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"A working actor is a prepared actor who met the opportunity," says Sue Porter Henderson, president of Henderson Enterprises Inc., a New York company providing actor assistance since 1983, former model and actress, and author of Secrets of Successful Actors, "If you want to be the right actor for the job, you need to think like the working actor."

The problem is for many people with aspiration of acting, learning the characteristics of a successful actor is challenging. The three following proactive steps will energize your acting career and put you on the right path to acting or modeling success.

~*~Persistence~*~
-You might not receive a part on the first try.

-Keep trying and refining your abilities.

-Experience both helps your portfolio and increases your chances of landing a bigger role or part.

-Remember to be optimistic. You may be turned down several times, or be told you do not have what it takes, but in the business today, all types of people, of all shapes, sizes, ages, and ethnicities can find work in acting and modeling.

~*~Presence~*~
-To get the right jobs, you must be where they are.

-Research and find the right agencies and conventions where you can meet the right people.

-Professionalism is extremely important. Always be on time and prepared to fulfill your duties.

~*~Training~*~
-Class or courses in drama will help develop your talent.

-Training helps your experience and expertise.

-Training also helps you better practice an understanding of the craft, to better enhance your ability to get a part.

Dr. Proactive, Randy Gilbert producer and host of the Inside Success Show enjoyed learning from his interview author and acting consultant, Sue Porter Henderson. You can learn these tips and many more on successful actors from Sue Porter Henderson by listening to the entire interview for free by going to www.InsideSuccessRadio.com/Guests/Sue-Henderson

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  • i wanna become an actor

    but not enough to watch this bull shit.

    zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz­zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

  • @sweeneyskeligirl tteeehheee

    dont you mean like 80.?XD

  • zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

  • LOL

  • Why do "profesional" people make money by talking to us like we are idiots?

    Everything she talks about applyes to any succesful person no matter if he is a lawyer or bankmanager.

    People who have a chance in the acting business, gets absolutely nothing out of that video.

    Get a real job instead of telling us shit we already know miss Sue.

  • that's is really stupid say somebody like me wanted to act i am 11 so i went online since i cant go to colloge duh? and guess wat i am gonna b the next new york actor i am a girl i am just righting on my bro's acc lolz

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