I want to go to Grad school and get a Masters in Acting or Fine Arts as they call it. Unless anyone knows a way to get on Broadway? Or where to start my search for a great school that will help me get on Broadway!
2006-06-13 07:50:36 · 8 answers · asked by lorialis1026 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
go to URTA - a large convention that helps college grads apply to graduate school. Or, get a headshot, and audition every chance you get! Try to intern at a company - even the smallest job allows for growth!
2006-06-13 07:54:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
To begin with, I can only speak for the U. S. The international scene is probably vastly different. That being said, most of the new and creative work is taking place in regional theatre these days, not Broadway. It's cost prohibitive to open a show in New York. The best advice is to WORK. Remember, whether it's summer stock or a local commercial, it's all training. Depending on where you live, you will eventually need an agent. Nevertheless, you've got to build a resume. The best scenario is one in which you look young, but have a good deal of experience. In the final analysis, you will have to go to where the industry is. In other words, if theatre is your thing, then you need to look at New York, Seattle, Chicago, etc… If it's film then, like it or not, L. A. is in your future. Remember, it’s just like comedy, timing is more important than talent and training. Good luck!
2006-06-13 22:33:12 · answer #2 · answered by Dave 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you've already got some training. I dont believe a masters in acting to be truly necessary. Broadway is a long shot for most people and often focusing there misses a lot of other good theatre in the US. Get your headshots and audition, audition, audition. Remember there are a lot of actors and a lot of parts. You shouldnt be discouraged by rejections. And a big city is almost always going to be necessary. Chicago, New York, Seattle, LA, San Fran, etc.
2006-06-13 16:43:37 · answer #3 · answered by chicojuarz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure if you only want theater, or if you want to branch out into other areas as well...but-The best way to get started in acting is to find workshops or some type of group where everyone is going to have the opportunity to learn together. It's both fun AND informative. The next thing to do is to seek out local theater auditions. These don't typically pay you, but it is an opportunity to get seen in your own community and to get a good idea of what your level of talent is (based on whether you get cast and what the audience's reactions are to your performance). Neither of these venues pay you but the experience is invaluable AND you can list it on your resume until you start to win the paid gigs! The next logical step would be to check out student films, independent films (indies), etc. You may luck up and find one that is paying and/or being shot to enter into festivals. That exposure would be great for you as well. Hope this helps. (I teach acting workshops and have my BA in Drama. I'm blessed to be a "working actor" as well). Thanks!
2006-06-13 17:20:13 · answer #4 · answered by Truly Uncommon 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No school will help you get on broadway. I suggest you AUDITION for everything you can. You might wish to hire an agent (it is expensive). Obviously your theatre education was not very good. They would have taught you this.
2006-06-13 14:55:37 · answer #5 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing to do is to get an agent, or if you can't do that start auditioning for alot of things on your own. Its better if you live in New york.
2006-06-13 14:52:44 · answer #6 · answered by ibnerd91 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Summer stock, commercials, street acts, the list goes on. You cannot get noticed if you are not doing SOMETHING!
2006-06-13 14:53:52 · answer #7 · answered by GRUMPY1LUVS2EAT 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the porn industry is a great place to start, then work your way up, or dont.
2006-06-13 15:00:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋