How to become an Actor in South Africa

Have you ever wondered what Actors do ?

Acting role involves the following:

• Read scripts and meet with agents and other professionals before accepting a role
• Audition in front of directors, producers, and casting directors
• Research their character’s personal traits and circumstances to portray the characters more authentically to an audience
• Memorize their lines
• Rehearse their lines and performance, including on stage or in front of the camera, with other actors
• Discuss their role with the director, producer, and other actors to improve the overall performance of the show
• Perform the role, following the director’s directions

Most actors struggle to find steady work, and few achieve recognition as stars. Some work as “extras”—actors who have no lines to deliver but are included in scenes to give a more realistic setting. Some actors do voiceover or narration work for animated features, audiobooks, or other electronic media.

In some stage or film productions, actors sing, dance, or play a musical instrument. For some roles, an actor must learn a new skill, such as horseback riding or stage fighting.

Most actors have long periods of unemployment between roles and often hold other jobs in order to make a living. Some actors teach acting classes as a second job.

Where to find South African Auditions for acting?

Although you can still get an acting job on your own, but most Acting jobs are secured through an acting agency.

Do you need acting classes to become an actor?

Not necessarily, however it always helps to have some related qualifications in order to increase your chances of career growth.

Here are some of the universities in South Africa that offer acting courses

• Wits
• University of Cape Town
• Rhodes Universities

How much does it cost to study acting in South Africa

Well, it depends on the institution you are studying at and the level of your qualification

How to become a child actor in South Africa

Acting Agencies are the best in terms of making your child a star. List of Acting Agencies in South Africa