okay i know someone else all ready asked this but plz answer!!! how do i become an actress?

Question

if my parents dont want me to become an actress. they want me to be something else plz help. something stuck up and plain boreing

Answer 1

If at all possible, try doing both. I mean, you could study law for example and then take some weekend or evening courses in theater or something related to what you want to do. If you have to choose though, I would say go for acting because that is what you really want to do and determination will get you there eventually.

Answer 2

Well, some of this depends on your age and your location. But, in general, your first step should be getting training. Whether it is from a school or private coach, you need to know the basics. While acting in plays is always good to keep your craft up, knowing the technique behind acting is vital.

Headshots. Got to have them. Right now, in Los Angeles, that means color headshots. Get a professional, not your best friend.

If you are anywhere outside of Los Angeles, New York, or Chicago, find the nearest big city and look for agenies and production companies. These are the people that will help you find productions to start your resume. Not only will you build your resume, you will get needed exposure to the business of acting. In general it will be much easier to get resume building work in smaller markets so get it if you can.

When you have the opportunity, and when you feel you are ready, move to L.A. or New York. Start sending out headshots to agents and do some extra work. Not glamorous, but once again, it will give you a glimpse into the process. Continue your training, get an acting coach, attend acting classes. Above all, be proactive about your carreer. Know what it is you want, know what your deficencies are and fix them. Nobody will be looking out for you, so you have to look out for yourself.

Do work in student films and low-budget shorts. No pay, but it should give you something for your reel. USC, UCLA, and other colleges around L.A. have film schools and are always looking for actors.

Sign up with L.A. Casting (www.lacasting.com), Now Casting (www.nowcasting.com), and/or Actor's Access (www.showfax.com). You will have to pay a fee, and all you will see for the most part is non-union and student films, some non-union commercials, but it is a great place to submit for work online.

My final piece of advice would be to stay away from model or actor "searches". They are usually scams. Don't EVER pay an agent or manager up front. Agents take a percentage that is dictated by the union when you GET work, not beforehand.

Answer 3

1. Decide whether you want to be a professional actor (addressed here) or an amateur. If you want to be a professional, read on.

2. Move to a major city. Eventually, New York or Los Angeles will be your destination, but as you build your résumé of experience you can work in other major metropolitan areas that have good theater or film communities.

3. Enroll in acting class. Good actors study their entire lives. To choose a good class, ask trusted, successful professionals for references.

4. Get a headshot (see "How to Get a Headshot," under Related eHows).

5. Compose a résumé of all the work you have done so far. As your body of work grows, drop the less professional work (such as school plays) from your résumé.

6. Send your headshot and résumé with a brief cover letter to all the casting directors and agents in your area. Follow up with postcards every four to six months, updating them on your current acting projects.

7. Read the trade papers regularly: "Backstage," "Dramalogue," "The Ross Reports" and "Variety," as well as online publications such as newenglandfilm.com, as appropriate. Know what is being cast where, and send headshots and notes directly to directors and producers whenever possible, requesting auditions.

8. Always accept invitations to industry events and parties, and meet industry professionals whenever possible. Who you know is extremely important.

9. Persevere.

Make sure ur pretty, ppl only like pretty actresses

Answer 4

Get as much experience as you can now, doing community theatre or high school musicals or whatever you can. Having something to fall back on is always helpful, so you might want to study something else you enjoy as well. You don't have to go to law school, you could study other aspects of theater/filmmaking - for example, learn how to edit video and you can be a radio/television/film major :) Don't give up, keep working hard, and act every opportunity you get even if you feel like it's beneath you - anything to practice and get noticed. Also if you do any acting for someone get their name and phone # so you always have contacts!

Answer 5

Do what I did-Major in Theatre and Minor in Business...I now work for a theatre in the front of house during the day AND have time to act at night.

Answer 6

i have no idea but yes its true i also want to be an actress

Answer 7

be what you want to be! your parents should be happy for who you are. take auditions to start your career. i suggest taking baby steps and looking in the newspaper for commercial plays. start there. hope this helps!