2006-08-26 16:47:11 · 7 answers · asked by Megan A 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
If she really, REALLY wants to do it, then put her in acting classes at your local community theater or school. If you are in LA, NY, Chicago or other big city, do a web search for places that offer acting classes to younger people. But beware of scams and places that won't let the parent attend. Most legit places allow an audit before you sign up. If they don't, you should ask why they don't. I started taking acting classes in 8th grade at my school. And I am still acting 18 years later. It is a hard business, but if you love it you can do it--so make sure your daugther LOVES it. If not, do not subject her to it. It can be cruel and dangerous if you are not careful. I hope this helps.
2006-08-26 16:56:54 · answer #1 · answered by Kimberly A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you asking for advice about pursuing "professional" acting for your daughter, or just offering her chances for creative expression?
Some avenues you might explore for the creative expression route:
1. Check with local universities. They frequently offer children's theaters, workshops, etc.
2. Local museums and libraries often have educational theater programs or theater resources. Ask librarians and educational coordinators at those institutions about what's available near you.
3. School plays are good ways to get a child into theater. If your school does not have a theater program, sometimes parent advocacy is all you need to make it work. Partner with other parents interested in fostering more artistic opportunities for their children. Offer to teach, perhaps, or assist with costumes.
If interesting your child is what you're after, exposure to the arts (in my view) can be nothing but beneficial. Take your daughter to plays. Act with her. Give her and her friends time and space to *play*.
However, be sure not to push your child into anything that's not truly her interest. Many children are over-encouraged into theater and end up unhappily living out their parents desires. Make sure to remember that play is at the heart of theater. Theater is a great tool for learning language, empathy, community and expression, but becomes soulless if it is forced.
Good luck!
2006-08-27 01:55:37 · answer #2 · answered by Love 'n Joy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First, your daughter need a strong background in acting. It takes years! Many actors study for years before they start to audition.
Call the professional or community theaters in your city and ask them for recommendations on acting schools for your daughter.
2006-08-30 14:40:02 · answer #3 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you sure you want to do that? Does she really want to make the sacrifices required to be a star? Go for it. Hang around local productions. Call a lot of people. Find out if they are going to film in your area. Whatever you can do to get attention for her.
2006-08-27 01:39:33 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why? You looking to raise another Jon Benet? Give your kid a break, she should still be ahving tea parties with her dolls, for crying out loud.
2006-08-27 02:39:30 · answer #5 · answered by hudggy1983 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Buy her a mirror
2006-08-27 02:36:23 · answer #6 · answered by me 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
school plays are a good start.
2006-08-26 23:51:48 · answer #7 · answered by Call Me Babs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋