The new political landscape in Britain offers an uncertain future for actors. It may even be that the worst of the financial meltdown is yet to be felt, so if you having been wondering whether your next batch of acting auditions are going to be a safe bet, it may be time to take a look at your prospects.
Certainly the effects of the cutbacks will be felt in the subsidised theatre and the amount of theatre auditions available, but the contagion will almost certainly spread to the commercial theatre as people find themselves with less money to spend.
Plenty of acting opportunities exist, but perhaps in areas that you have not yet thought of. Quite apart from various different types of extras work – film, television and even stage – you should also consider other areas of the entertainment industry: film doubles work, or voice-overs for commercials to name but a few.
In financially straitened times, while you may be considering other areas of work, it is very important to try that much harder for the work that you really want. You should in no way be deflected from your main purpose, even if, temporarily, you may be required to supplement your income from other sources. Stretching yourself – by trying to get to as many acting auditions as you can – is a form of ‘belt-tightening.’
Here at Audition Now, we help you maximise your work opportunities, and we make sure that you get to hear of all the latest acting auditions. It’s an up-to-the-minute service that helps you stay ahead through these difficult times.
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