i need a moms advice!?

Question

i know it sounds weird but i always feel gulity and the end of the day...or sometimes i feel i cant do anything like my dream of acting..i mean you hear all actors saying"whatever you want to ndo in life you can,never give up" i mean im live in florida and in order to act you have to be in like la or ny...iv talked to my mom she says me making it in the bussiness is a 1 in a million shot deal..i dont think she understands that i really want this!i mean im a straight a student,i do my chores without being asked..for no allowenece!and my room is always clean.does she think its becuase im not responsible?any moms out there with advice?maybe to get my mom to see it threw my eyes,how bad i want this?

Answer 1

first, if you can, take a drama class in school,, if you are still in high school, participate in the school plays,,,,,, then, if going to college, either find one with a good drama program and major in that, or else take drama classes and act in the plays they produce,,,,,,,,,, for right now, contact your local community theater,,,, you can audition for the plays they put on,,,,,,, look in your phone book or newspaper, or ask your drama instructor at school,,,,,,,, there are many things you can do now, to help you prepare and get experience, that is how alot of well known actors make it, they are not just "discovered" ,,, they do alot of education and ground work first

Answer 2

From the sounds of it, you're still in high school. What I would do is go to a community college and take an Arts course, and drama classes. I would also get involved w/ your community theater and participate in the plays and musicals they put on. By doing this, it will prove to your mom that you're serious. After getting your Associate Arts degree from your Community College and being in several plays w/ your community theater, I would get some professional photos done and make a portfolio and see about trying to get an agent that will try to get you some commercial spots. If you're successful in that, than I would try L.A. or New York, but have a back up plan, because actors are always in between jobs. With your portfolio and resume w/ your acting gigs on there, you can get more work, but you will need an agent. No one will hire you without one. I would also join the acting guilds, and the actors union. You won't be hireable if you're not a member.
Good Luck

Answer 3

Are there any amatuer theaters where you live? You can get some good experience that way. Are there drama classes at a local school that you can take?

Your mom is right that it is hard to be a success in acting, but most " overnight successes" spend years trying!

If you want it badly enough, you will find a way. Try to do something every week that will take you closer to your goal. Even a small step --like calling a theater group to see if you can join.

Make a list of your major goals --then list the steps you need to take to reach them. Check them off as you get them done. Look at your list at the beginning of each year and see if you need to adjust your goals.

Wanting it is not enough --you have to make progress toward your goal little by little.

Answer 4

Im a mom of 2 boys. What I'd do if I were you, to get your mom to help you out some. Tell her that you are asking her advice...tell her that you want to be a actress/actor and you need help on where to start. If she tells you that your crazy cause not everybody can be an actor/actress...tell her that its something your really wanna do and even to just have a shot at it what you need to do to start. Have her do some research. Im telling you, once you get mom's researching something they really get into it :). If she plainly doesn't wanna help just bluntly say " ok I see, You just don't beleive I have what it takes" And then you'll have a little bit of room to get in and explain in more detail what you wanna do what your ideas are. Or if you want to go about it another way, type up a paper. Start with your goals and put things that your going to do to try to acheive that goal. I just wanna add that if your asking your mom for lots of money to help you get started this may be the reason she is saying no. You can do it without bumming money from her! But good luck!

Answer 5

First of all, there is no reason that you can't break into acting just because you live in Florida. I live in Florida and I am an actress. I waited until after college, after I got married and after I had kids to pursue my life's dream. Don't wait as long as I did. Go to college and study acting. Act in local theater stuff...act in school plays...do whatever you can to get training. You didn't say how old you are but it sounds like you have a while until you finish school. I am sure your mom is just worried that you won't get your education. She is right when she says that it is a one in a million chance for you to be a STAR. If you are trying to pursue this profession because you want to be a star or to get rich, you are in it for the wrong reasons. Take it one step at a time...take classes after school....audition for local stuff...pursue your dream but be smart about it. Good luck!

Answer 6

It IS tough and sometimes, it's all about luck. My mom would probably disapprove of the same thing, and I know it's because she's always been grounded in her job in the medical field. Your mom wants what she thinks is best for you, even if it may not necessarily be your dream job.

I say if you have the talent, skills, or determination to get you wherever you're headed and are very passionate about something as tough as acting, get yourself involved and show your mom that's what you really wanna do. In the meantime, pick up a back-up plan: decide what you're gonna study in college in case the acting thing does work out, even if you're not entirely sure that's what you want to study.

Good luck!

Answer 7

Your Mom is just looking out for you, she wont see it through your eyes until you show her you came to this responsibly and understand how hard it is to make it in the industry, and the advice to finish highschool is the best advice. Also the advice about drama club and all things related. As a Mother my first concern with you as my daughter would be school, and to amke you understand what you are pursuing is hard and your chances are slim since the disappointment of not making it could be horrendous and the critism you get from the pro's is hard to take. Focus on another sorce of income besides waitressing while you pursue your dream, your mom doesn't want you to be a struggling artist.

Answer 8

I am a mother of two, 24 and 19. Your mother already knows how bad you want this. It is instictive for us to protect our children. She wants to protect you from disappointment. Feed your passion in Florida however you can. When you are old enough to be on your own, you can make the decision to move and pursue your passion. Nobody can stop that except you.
Engage your mother's help with a long term plan. Maybe a 2-5 year plan. If you ask for her help, she will be more open to helping you figure it out.

Answer 9

well all i got to say is fallow ur heart. and it is not right for ur mom to say that. moms r here to help us with r dreams not bring them down. i would try talking to her and letting her know how bad u want this and that u will do it with or with out her help. just let her know that u love her and that dreams can come true. u just have to show her that u can do it. u can do anything u put ur mind to. i am sorry that u do not have ur mom to back u up. she may be doing that bc she does not want to lose u. she may think that is u go off and become a actor that u will forget her or get hurt and no mom wants to see her kid get hurt. she may be trying to protect u. but in the long run she is only hurting u by not supporting ur dreams. i know u can do it if u really want it and if u put ur heart in it. good luck.

Answer 10

My daughter wanted to be a dancer. To show me how serious she was, she stuck with it ALWAYS. She went to dance classes. She went to dance competitions (and started winning -- BIG). She won scholarships to dance schools on both coasts. She won a position as a student to Arthur Mitchell (from the Dance Theatre of Harlem). She auditioned, auditioned, auditioned and when she was 18, she started working professionally. She had "honed her skills". You can do the same, but you have to really want it enough to work at it now. I'm sure there is plenty to learn and opportunities to practice in your state. Get parts in local plays. Audition for everything. Become an actress and then when you are 18, assess whether you are good enough to begin working or whether you need to attend university to gain more skills. Good luck dear.