how can i improve my acting? like for comunity theatre, not Broadway?

Question

i read books on acting, i watch other really tallented actors and try to learn from them, i try to "be" the person, not just act out the script. im in the drama and speach clubs but all i get are chorus girl parts or townsfolk parts. what gives? how can i improve?

Answer 1

It sounds like you are doing the right things. Give it time- you are young. In a few years, you will be eligible for all those ingenue roles. In the meantime, the character parts you are playing can be fun and challenging. Give your character a whole backstory, even if you have very few lines. Then you will always know how to react, and you will have created a memorable part.

Answer 2

I don't know where you live, but I would try to find the most reputable acting class in your area that suits your budget. I have been a professional actor for approximately 20 years and I truly feel that there is no better way to hone your craft than experience. Keep auditioning for local productions and accept whatever roles you get. Keep doing it... it will build your confidence as well as your abilities. I also teach acting at a university and I feel any actor worth their salt owes it to themselves to stay abreast of as much new drama and as many playwrights as they can. Try to read a script a week. Their usually only 60 pages or so,so you can read one before you go to bed probably.
If you have a University near you, you might even call the Drama Dept. to find out if there are any faculty members who coach privately. Anyone who does usually charges by the hour. You can really cover a lot of ground and get into it with great intensity in 60 or 90 minutes when the situation is one on one. Not to mention the valuable feedback you may receive. Just make sure it is something you can afford. Be sure to specify what you want, ie. Scene Study, Monologue Work, Speech, etc. Try them for a couple of months and decide if you want to work on another area.

Best Wishes to You!
"Break a Leg!"

Answer 3

maybe you're just not a very good auditioner? i know i'm not. i know when i go in for a singing audition i don't sing like i usually do when i'm practicing at home. i just try and go into the audition as relaxed as possible.

in terms of acting (not trying to sound conceited, but i'm a better actor than a singer!), when you're saying lines, say them as naturally as you can - go with your gut feeling of how the sentences should come out. don't think, just do. let the words in the lines dictate how you should say them.

and no matter what, KEEP TRYING! don't give up! because the more that directors see you shine in your chorus parts, the more likely they will give you bigger parts, or at least bit parts that other chorus members don't have.

Answer 4

You may need to improve your singing if you are in musicals. You should take voice lessons to help you improve. What you've been doing otherwise seems like you are doing your best to become better. Just keep it up! You'll get famous eventually. Also, always be in character when you are chorus. It will get you noticed if you look the part.

Answer 5

Watch "Inside the Actors Studio" on Bravo channel

Answer 6

When we have a talent we get a good teacher for the basics, then practice, practice, practice. Acting is creative...be sure that a part of what you do is open that creative centre within to get the most from any part.

Answer 7

it's one thing to act, it is another skill to understand the situation, if your part consist of crying, it will be alot easier for you to understan WHY you are crying. those small parts will get you recognized sooner or later. if you really have passion for acting it will show with dedication. plz tell how do you get into "community" theatre!

Answer 8

It may be time to work with an new acting teacher/coach.