So you’ve decided that you want to move out of amateur theatre and into the professional scene. You try to get an agent, but they turn you away. ‘No professional credits,’ they say. ‘You’ve got potential, but I can’t put your amateur productions on your resume. Go to drama school, get some professional training, and come back to me. Then I’ll take another look.’
Drama school is important for those who are serious about making the transition to a professional career. While technically you don’t need a piece of paper to become an actor, the piece of paper says you have achieved a certain level of skill. It says you know what’s required of you when you walk onto a film set or stage. It’s a confidence boost for you, your agent and future employers, especially while you’re still an ‘unknown’.
