Appreciating of the actor “Reza Rooygari” in homeland

A couple of more esoteric things to think about as you pursue your late-in-life acting career: if you could pick out one word you always hear when you talk with directors, casting directors, producers and agents about what they’re really looking for in actors, that word would be confidence. What this means in the context of acting – and where it gives older folks with more life experience a big advantage – is someone who is comfortable in his or her own skin, someone who knows who they are. Keep in mind that you being who YOU are, and the way your unique individuality comes out in your acting are what’s most important. That’s not to completely dismiss technique; keep taking your classes and learn the technical aspects of acting. But also work toward putting aside any lingering insecurities or doubts about getting into this if it’s something you want to do.

October 27, 2021 | 10:07 am