As a child you are taught to be modest and not brag about your accomplishments. The opposite is true in the world of acting. Until you are a big time actor with a publicist, you are your own publicist. Don’t count on anyone but yourself to get the word out.

The smallest accomplishments can be considered success. A featured extra role is great because you were chosen from a pool of talent by a casting director.

So what’s the best way to get noticed?

1. Send out a cover letter with your resume that mentions your latest accomplishments, including any recent casting or upcoming performance.

2. Start your own website or join a networking site, such as InstantCast, and make your page both professional and eye catching.

3. Mail out postcards when you’re about to perform in a play or have an air date for an upcoming television show. Let people know so they can watch. Or put a note in a local publication.

4. Network. Get out there and talk to people at parties and premieres. Make an effort to meet more people in the industry. You never know who may have a contact with the “right” person.

5. Organize your own one man show or group theater performance. Get together your actor friends and put on your own showcase. If a good part doesn’t come to you, make it happen on your own. Once someone sees what you can do, there might be more opportunity out there.

By Casting Director Renee Godbout

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