It may seem silly to switch careers, probably even down right daunting if you live in Boston and if you have been a model for the past several years too in Boston. It can be done though, just takes a little patience and willpower. Though knowing the easiest path to take during the transition into acting can make starting a career in that area much easier and you can give your career choices the attention they should have.
There is no doubt here or there should be no doubt that modeling and acting are two different areas of the entertainment industry in Boston. Though they are two different career paths, they have many similarities which should make the transition from modeling to acting as a natural career route for many performance artists. Before Mark Wahlberg started his career as an actor he actually started out as a model doing work with Calvin Klein and Channing Tatum got his start in the entertainment industry as eye candy in Abercrombie ads before becoming the Hollywood star that he is today. There are many talented people that got their start in the fashion industry before starting very successful careers in film. So knowing that this transition is a huge possibility, where does one start the transition from model to actor or actress in Boston?
Do your homework on the subject in Boston, you may be surprised to find that there are others out there making that same transition or switching from acting to modeling. One great way to start your transition from modeling to acting is to be well read. Read acting books, blogs and start checking out play manuscripts. There are many websites out there that have great sources and resources that can help beginning actors learn about the craft and to start taking the steps that they need to take to start pursuing an acting career. Learn the basics and make a commitment by taking acting classes.
The training you get in acting school is priceless and can not be substituted. Any actor that is serious about starting a successful career in acting should invest in themselves by taking acting classes. If you are starting as a model, this should be no different because having a good educational background will give you the experience and confidence you need to succeed. There is an advantage to be had as a model breaking into the acting career. A model is already comfortable in front of the camera, though with that being said they should also still take acting classes as they can learn the aspects of acting that may not be all that familiar.
There are many advantages to taking acting classes besides learning how to analyze a script, break down a character and to make the appropriate performance choices while on set. They also provide the priceless opportunity to study with peers, directors and writers in the industry. Taking classes can be one of the best ways to build a huge network of friends in the entertainment industry there in Boston as well. Of course anyone that has common sense knows that having a huge network can be a true advantage in Boston.
While you may have been only modeling for a couple of years, the network that you have already built up in your career can really help as you have met many agents and other artists along the way in Boston. Many of these connections that you have established already can really help you in your transition from modeling to acting. Often you find that the agency you are already working with also represents actors or your agent may even know someone that has a good reputation already in the field that can represent you as an actor going forward. It does pay off to know someone who knows someone else after all.
You may find that other models and photographers may know people in Boston or even have great advice on the best ways to get started as an actor because they have already worked in film or commercials. The thing to emphasize here is that your connections you have already established can help you start your acting career in Boston today.
