Having a career in the entertainment industry is no walk in the park. It is a competitive field where everyone is constantly working to their best potential to have the spotlight on them for as long as they can.
When it comes to the performing arts category, there are several things you can focus your attention on, such as drama, dance, theatre, design, production, music, and so much more. You have the opportunity to choose your pick from the pool- you can be an actor, a dancer, a musician, or even all of the above.
Yes, you can choose multiple careers within the entertainment market. A prime example of an individual who is currently excelling on this path is none other than Anna Moore- an American actress, producer, singer/songwriter, and entrepreneur.
Anna Moore made her debut in 2007 when she starred in ‘The Life Before Her Eyes’ and had the opportunity to work alongside many famous figures such as Uma Thurman, Evan Racheal Wood, Eva Amurri Martino, and Director Vadim Perelman. After that, Anna became a part of several films and TV series, such as “Shit Year,” “I’m Charlie Walker,” “LA Rush,” “Criminal Minds,” etc.
Anna’s lead role in the feature film “Fighting Fish” gained her recognition when the film won the ‘Best Picture Award’ at the La Femme Film Festival in Los Angeles. Anna was nominated and won the “Outstanding Achievement Award for Best Actress” for her lead role in “Fighting Fish” at the Vision Film Festival in NYC.
Furthermore, being a highly acclaimed actress isn’t all she has up her sleeve. As an activist, Anna has done a lot of work advocating that private prisons and slave labor should be abolished in the United States by changing the 13th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. While in high school, Anna was awarded the title of Lobbyist of the Year in the state of California while participating in the statewide Youth & Government mock legislature and court program.
What we have mentioned so far is just a fraction of what Anna Moore has accomplished. Many young individuals have been inspired by her successes and have reached out to know what qualities they need to be successful in the entertainment industry- and here are some of her thoughts on the matter.
Maintaining Confidence
As an entertainer, Anna knows just how nerve-wracking it can be to perform in front of a large audience. Anna knows that performers need a tremendous amount of confidence to pull off standing up on the stage, opening themselves to judgment, while still performing at their highest potential.
The key to maintaining your confidence is to be consistent at it- Anna recommends that you perform in front of others as much as you can to learn to harness your emotions and use your nerves to improve your level of performance.
Being Flexible
With the entertainment industry being as diverse as it is, Anna recommends that you make your skills equally flexible to meet the market’s ever-changing demands.
One day, as a dancer, you might be asked to perform hip hop and then classical ballet the next day. Or act as a villain for one job and the hero for the next one. Having flexibility offers you many benefits. Your skillset increases and your portfolio becomes stronger- plus, you will even receive more chances at getting a part in bigger projects that will continue to expand your range as a performer and fulfill your artistic dreams.
