How do I get into a theatre carer?

Question

i've always loved watching musicals and plays thats one of the reasons i moved to london but if i wanted to try to be on stage myself were do i go and who do i ask for help?

Answer 1

www.thestage.co.uk

Answer 2

I didn't read all of the answers that you got before I submitted mine, i read a few though, which really weren't too helpful. The advice about RADA for instance. If you are wondering where to go and don't know about the Royal academy of Dramatic Art, then you really ought to be thinking about another line of work.

RADA has produced most of our great actors, though by no means all. Certainly if Musical theatre is what floats your boat, then RADA would be an utter waste of your time and theirs, even assuming you could get past the first audition. Mountview would be the first port of call for this genre.

You can take my advice as a professional actor or not, but here goes.

1 ask yourself "Do I want to act and nothing else? Is it an all consuming passion? Can I take the heartache and dissapointment?" If your answer to all of these is a loud and resounding yes, then you have to go for it. If it is something along the lines of "Maybe, but there are other things that interest me too". Then for God's sake choose one of those. The life of an actor is the biggest emotional roller coaster that you'll ever climb on board.

2 If you go for a career in drama, then here is the sound advice.

a) Buy yourself a copy of "Contacts" about 10 quid from French's or The Spotlight most good book stores keep it as well though.
b) look up training and you will have the details of all the schools.
one reply was to look in THE STAGE. good idea, but you do get the Good the Bad and the downright ugly advertising there.

c) Try to go for an NCDT school if you think you can raise the incredibly high cost of the fees.

d) Should the fees be a problem then THE POOR SCHOOL in Pentonville road might be worth a look as their courses allow for you to learn as you earn.

e) Pick a school that will offer you London showcases at the end. Agents will not travel the length and breadth of the country to see student shows.

f) Read and see lots and lots of plays. Get yourself a good coach who will assess you honestly first and work with you on your audition pieces before you apply to any school.

g) If you'd like to ask me about coaching, I'm good and honest too and quite reasonable on the rates I charge
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Lastly good luck, and By God you'll need lots of it.
John

Answer 3

Just keep going for auditions and don't give up! The Stage newspaper (www.thestage.co.uk) lists open auditions - when you go to these, be as friendly (and as good!) as possible, as then if you're not right for that part, the director might remember you and contact you for something else. You'll need good photos and a theatrical CV - again the Stage lists suppliers of these things.

If you can afford it, I'd recommend going to drama school. For experienced people, you can go on a one-year postgrad course. If you don't have the experience, and don't have the money for a full-time three year degree, many schools offer part time classes. I know, for example, Mountview operates a part-time Musical Theatre course that you could do. Going to drama school is also a good way of meeting important contacts who may give you work later on.

If you are involved in any amateur productions, invite along a couple of agents, and see if they will sign you. Your agent will then be able to get you jobs on stage. To find out which agents are good, I'd suggest checking out the theatre school's websites to see which agents usually turn up to their end-of-year showcases.

I know www.whatsonstage.com organises musical masterclasses every year, so you could pay to go on one of these. You work for the day/weekend with a top production team from one of the main Westend shows, and then on the last evening put on a performance that your family can come and watch. Not only is it great experience, but you also get to meet professionals working in the business who might be impressed with what they see!

Failing all of those (and it is a lot of hard work, believe me!), you could audition for a reality TV show. The most obvious, 'How do you solve a problem like maria' has already finished, but you could always audition for Big Brother or X-Factor next year. A lot of B-list celebrities find themselves gracing the West End stage, and I don't see why you should be any different!

Remember - learn from any negative criticism, don't take things to heart, and keep on trying.

Good luck!

Answer 4

1. Get the best training you can.
2. Audition as much as you can.
3. Get an agent.
4. Meet as many people as you can in the industry.

Answer 5

Start by learning to spell. This would be of great assistance when drafting a formal application. Incredibly there is a tool masquerading by the name of "spell checker" that can be found in most word processing software and you can even check the spelling of your post direct at Yahoo! Answers.

Answer 6

I would check into the Royal School of Dramatic Arts. RDA, is a well respected school that has turned out numerous wonderful working actors. Be persistent and don't give up on your dream!

Answer 7

Yes, I would try being in school plays first and I would also try out for broadway plays. If they do not pick you the first time, there is always plenty of other times they can choose you!

Answer 8

Do you mean "career?"

Locate an acting school, with excellent teachers, it will take 5 - 6 years of acting lessons. Your acting teacher, if she/he is honest, will tell you when you are ready to audition.

Answer 9

start out small then slowly become great

start at the village thiadraeretere

teathre

theartre

theatre (there we go)