If someone never gets cast in school plays and they plan on majoring in theatre, should they choose another?

Question

major?

Answer 1

No--in my old high school...the teacher who casts the plays ALWAYS chooses one of her kids to star in the play. I am not saying you are in the same situation, but I guess what I am trying to say is that your high school teacher doesnt know everything. And he/she especially doesnt know you and your abilities if he/she has never given you a chance! Definitely go for it. Oh, and I have to give you this website: www.luther.edu
You may already have a college picked out, but just in case, this is a really good and well-known college that does very well with the performing arts.

Best of luck; believe in yourself :)

Answer 2

One of my best friends is currently studying at The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City, they gave her a huge scholarship and she never had a leading roll in anything. She's done well over 50 shows throughout high school and community theatre productions and only got bit parts or supporting rolls because they type castes her. Although the people in your community might not see how talented you really are, someone outside may see something in you and give you a life changing opportunity. That's what happened to her, and she's never been happier. Always follow your dreams!
But it never hurts to minor in something else that can pay the bills while your auditioning and getting started in the business. Its a tough career to get into so expect it to be hard! And take a good long look at the life style. I wanted to be an Actor my entire life, since I was 3 year old, and had success in local productions, but last year I was in a college program and finally looked at the life styles these people have and had a wake up call that it wasn't for me. So keep that in mind.
It never hurts to try a major and see how it fits, especially if you have a passion for the subject. Good Luck!

Answer 3

Personally, I wasn't cast all that much in high school but I'm majoring in theatre now. I'm a junior and I've learned the major difference in high school and college (at least at my college) is that you are incouraged to try a little bit of everything in the theatre realm. Then you know you can do something else in theatre even if you're not cast all the time. And if you're not cast much in college either, you should know that even in college directors make bad casting decisions. If you're prepared to work hard and it's what you really want, GO FOR IT!!!!!!

Answer 4

Ususally the people who end up performing in all the high school shows don't do that well when they get to college. But then again, the kids who perform all the time in college may or may not deserve to work all the time either.

I didn't do a lot of theatre in high school and I majored in theatre in college and didn't get to do a lot of work because of extreme bias in the department, but every show I have every auditioned for outside of an educational institution I have been cast in.

Don't let your high school experience shape what you will end up doing with the rest of your life. If you want to major in theatre DO IT. You'll learn more than you ever thought possible, way more than you would ever learn in a high school theatre program.

If you get to college and you aren't cast a lot, take all the classes and workshops. Theatre is political and full of cliques, but as long as you take learning and working seriously and you're devoted to your craft, you will succeed.

Answer 5

That's a tough call. I'd hate to be the one to tell an aspiring actor that they DIDN'T have "what it takes" at such an early age. However, there's a practical side to the equation as well. If you're not getting cast on a regular basis, it might be time to take a little inventory, and at least ask yourself why.

As for whether such a person should go on to major in theatre...why not? Acting isn't the only field of study available in that major. There's also directing, playwriting, technical theatre/design, theatre/stage management...lots of ways to go.

Answer 6

no. If you think you have a talent for it go with.
Sometimes you're just not what your school is looking for.
I have the same problem. Im 6 feet tall and i can never get a part becasue Im taller then all of the guys, but I still want to major in theatre.
Just keep in mind that acting is a tough world.
dont give up on it

Answer 7

No one can really answer that for you... What do you feel in your gut?The levels between HS (I'm assuming HS!?) and college theatre are completely different. In HS you learn the foundations of theatre....of which in college, you place an emphasis and go from there, learning techniques and how to step out of your comfort zone. When I was in HS, a lot of casting was biased....but that can't stop you, otherwise you really aren't strong enough to be in this business. What's really important is believing in yourself, NO MATTER WHAT. You are going to fail 9 out of 10 times....what's important is getting back up there and giving it everything each time. You can't lose sight of that. If you are passionate about acting, WANT it enough, and are willing to work your butt off to get it, you will succeed. That goes for anything...but it's something actors have to keep reminding themselves of constantly. Also, try community theatre for experience...basically go to any auditions when you have a chance. Take every opportunity to step out of your comfort zone....that's a really big part of acting...dance classes...any groups or clubs that focus on communications...voice lessons.... Read Uta Hagen's, "Respect for Acting"....this is what acting is really about. Read plays, tons of them. Take psychology courses....paint...do anything artistic that will make you more creative. It could change your mind or strengthen your beliefs... Again, you REALLY need to be comforable with failure....it's a very difficult thing....but failure is a blessing. I was told by my acting prof today that I won't progress if everytime I get up and fail, I don't like it. You kind of have to embrace it. Also, imagine A LOT...and daydream. It's silly, but when you get up on stage, and your creativity is strenghtened, it is amazing what can happen. To put it bluntly (and hopefully not offending anyone or yourself), you need to basically say **** it to not getting cast. Take no prisoners, if they don't cast you, search elsewhere and believe it's their loss. It's sort of like an ex bf...learn from the experience.... I wish you the best of luck. :)

Answer 8

No. That just means you need to work harder. Watch more movies, study your favorite actors, read books on oration, expression, and Greek and Shakespearean classics that illustrate the height of stage drama-- some really great actors didn't have acting backgrounds at all before they landed their first movie, and now they're incredibly famous. These things take time and practice, just like anything else.

Answer 9

No. You should still major in theatre. When you are in college you will learn more than you are currently being taught.

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