Like many 12-year-olds, Nevaeh Thompson loves drawing and watching cartoons. But she also loves using Backstage to book meaningful gigs on her acting journey.
Don’t be intimidated by the big leagues.
“I was asked to come to Charlotte, North Carolina, twice to film three scenes [for a recent project]. The filming day usually began early in the morning and completed in the late afternoon. We filmed in three different locations. It gave me an opportunity to develop my acting skills.”
Use Backstage to find those opportunities.
“I normally check Backstage at least once a week for updates and messages. Audition requests are sent to my message inbox on Backstage or my personal email after I apply for a role. I advise everyone to take a chance and subscribe to Backstage.”
Networking can help you grow.
“I built a relationship with [my recent] cast. Several cast members informed me that they also have upcoming projects they would love me to audition for. My goal is to apply for larger roles.”
Auditions are a chance to act—and to have fun.
“The process [for my recent project] began when I applied for the role then made a self-taped audition. Before taping myself, I rehearsed my lines and practiced acting out a scene. The scene was used as the audition. The process was fun.”
If you don’t have scenes for a reel, write your own.
“When writing lines for a reel, try to identify something that is familiar. It will help you remember your lines. I would encourage others to practice the scene for at least a week prior to recording.”
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This story originally appeared in the Jan. 26 issue of Backstage Magazine. Subscribe here.
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