What may seem like a lull from a bird’s eye view is actually a long period of work, doing multiple auditions to get a job that will ultimately dictate every aspect of an Actor’s life. An audition consists of reading sides for a scene and performing for a Casting Director and/or Casting Associate, and perhaps a Producer and/or Director. Actors work quite extensively with their Agents and Managers on developing their careers and landing roles. When on set, the Actor’s main points of contact are the 1st Assistant Director, Director and any PAs. The Makeup, Costume and Sound Departments will also work closely with the Actors to get them ready for their scenes.
Working as an Actor involves bringing to life the scenes and words of a script both on set and in auditions. However, for any Actor to achieve a long-lasting and successful career, they must find a work-life balance that supports their craft but also allows them to maintain their mental and emotional health. The rates for an Actor working on a cable show, streaming show, web series, or short film will be considerably less and fluctuate greatly depending on the medium. In some cases, an Actor might participate in a project for no or deferred pay.
