Acting jobs and Myspace

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How to Get Acting Roles on Myspace
These Steps Explain How to Get Cast for Film and TV Roles Using Myspace

By Ms. Nicole A., published Mar 29, 2007
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Have a professional Profile It is important for aspiring actors to have a professional Myspace profile. This profile should include information about prior acting experience, special skills, training and physical stats. The profile must also include several headshots or production photos. Those who already have a personal Myspace profile should keep it separate from their acting page. If it will be too much work to maintain two profiles on Myspace, the most important one should be kept.


The other profile that is less important can then be deleted by closing that particular Myspace account. There are many reasons why personal Myspace profiles should not double as an acting page. Many people tend to use flashy layouts and designs to decorate their pages. These pages may also include music, videos, random photo slideshows and other graphics. All of these items are not necessary or appropriate for a professional Myspace profile. Acting pages should have a simple layout and exhibit items that are relevant to the film and television casting process.


Men and women who inquire about roles using a personal Myspace profile can lose their chances of getting that particular role in a film. Sending filmmakers and casting directors to a Myspace profile that is filled with content such as risqué photos, Rap music and profanity-filled lines in the "About Me" section makes an actor look unprofessional. It does not indicate that someone is an actor seeking film and television work. Instead, it gives the message that more improvement needs to be done in order to be taken seriously. As a result, the casting director will ignore the profile and choose to cast another actor.

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