Audition for films/TV shows-- I want one but how much experience should I have? Any tips on finding auditions?

Question

I like to act, sing, and dance. I am wondering how much experience I need to go on auditions for short films and whatnot. Of course, I understand you have to start small, but my friend told me that she HATED being an extra, and that next time, she's going to be auditioning for a more important part. I know I should get an agent, but how do I ask my parents? I mean, I have a lot of friends who say I should just do it, but it's not that simple, you know. Dakota fanning, Annasophia Robb, and a bunch of other child actors got their parts because they were simply good and their parents were supportive. My parents are, well, different. I don't really know teir opinion on my wanting to be in shorts and stuff. sure, I've done community theater, but that's different! I mean, I've seen resumes for some professional actors and they didn't do many plays or things on Broadway (which is another thing I'm looking into). Help, PLEASE!

Answer 1

Easy. Get experience in local community theater. You can learn acting , dancing and singing while having a good time, and will have something to list on future resumes when you are ready to go "big time".

We regularly get request from producers looking for people to do movie, tv, commercial and stage work. I have watched several members of my acting company go professional.

Plus we get the "heads up" on auditions, etc. before anyone else. (They go to the experience people before the amatuers).

Plus we can not only learn acting, but make up , customes, set design, lighting, sound, and more than will make you a better actor when you do go pro.

Answer 2

Honestly, I can agree with a lot of the others on this question. A few things though. The only way to get experience is to audition and audition as much as you can. Training is good, but you don't need a degree. Most actors, even famous ones still take classes while they work, because the learning process doesn't stop. Don't worry about whether or not you have enough experience, and really you don't have to get an agent either, because you can search for jobs on your own. As for your parents, impress upon them that you are committed to this and that you want to see it through. If they see that you are serious about it, they will more than likely help you.

Answer 3

In the end it all comes talent, desire and 85% luck.
It doesn't matter what one will tell you, it is all about how much you want it!

There are so many stories about people that struggle for years till getting a break, and some that never get one. There are also stories about people that just happen to find themselves acting and making a great career out of it.

So no matter what you will hear, it will always come to how much do you want it. So ask yourself, do you think you are ready?
If so start getting yourself out there. If you're not, then find yourself a good acting teacher and start preparing.

At this point you don't need an agent or a manager. You can buikd up your resume by finding good acting jobs at some great acting sites like http://www.actorspages.org or www.backstage.com

Hope I was helpful :)

Answer 4

I suggest you stay in school and get a degree. Get as much experience as possible with training and stage and acting in student films. Then try submitting yourself for roles. www.actorsaccess.com www.backstagewest.com are great sites.

Your right, most Broadway actors don't have tons of credits under their name. But one thing you will find is TRAINING. Most actors go to college and major in something not necessarily musical theater. There aren't many Broadway roles out there for teenagers mostly because that's a liability and a headache for directors.

Most broadway actors start off doing a show's national tour before they get promoted to Broadway company.

I definitely do think you should just be honest with your family. They may or may not support you. You HAVE to be willing and committed to work if you want your dreams to come true.

Good Luck

Answer 5

you should find an agent, and look in your local papers. those will usually have listings for such things in and around your area. you should go to your parents and discuss the hiring of an agent. this may take some finesse and patience. tell your parents how you feel and listen to how they do. sometimes this is hard, because one or the other is hearing what they don't want to. find out if anyone in your family has experience in or works inthe theatre industry. work with your school drama team. hope everything works out for you. remember: be patient.

Answer 6

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