If you are thinking of becoming a professional actor, it is extremely important that you start to get practical experience and start to build an acting resumé. The easiest, most accessible and, for beginners, the best way to get experience and build a resumé is to get involved in lots of local community, school and church plays. Why local plays? Well, unless you live in HOLLYWOOD, you probably won't get many chances to audition for major motion pictures. (Anyway, what Hollywood director would risk a 25 million dollar budget on an unknown with no experience. Sheeeesh! Get real!) So plays are the most likely place to start getting some experience. And frankly, theatre training is a great way to learn about acting. It's also great fun and you'll meet a lot of (ahem) how shall I say, interesting, people.