What’s a successful way to get a start in the performing arts? Or how do people get started?

Question

I'm not in high school anymore.

Answer 1

Well, I can tell you that there are probably a lot of ways, and a lot of artists will give you different advice. I had finished college, and was reading the Newspaper. I saw an "Audition Notice." I called my sister and she created a "resume" of the things I had done in High School and College, beginning with the most recent roles. Then I had a friend take a black and white picture (we're moving to color now) and blew it into an 8x10 for my headshot. I called the number on the notice, and signed up for a time and prepared my audition according to what they asked for. I got the job and have been working professionally for nearly seventeen years now. After I had a few shows under my belt, I contacted a local casting agent and offered her tickets to my show. She came and saw it, liked what she saw, and signed me up without requiring that I take any acting classes or pay any fee. I am still with that agent (sixteen years) and work film, tv, and voice as well as theatre. (Though theatre is the place I spend most of my time.) That's my story and how it worked. I am not famous. I am happy. It's up to you to decide if you consider that "successful" or not. Break a leg -- and if it's what you want to do, do not give up!

Answer 2

Get professional training in whatever aspect of the arts you wish to pursue. The more you learn and train the better. Find opportunities to get on stage and perform: community theatre, studio recitals, talent showcases, competitions, etc. This will help you hone your craft in front of an audience.

When the time comes and you're really ready to pursue a professional career in the industry, look at submitting to a talent manager and talent agent for representation. An agent will help find you paid work and negotiate your contract for a fee or percentage of what you earn.

Answer 3

if you have enough determination you can audition anywhere.

once you have enough acting or singing or dancing experience from being an extra in a movie or a play, then people will recognize that and start hiring you for big stuff

above all make sure that when you send in a head shot, that you don't have anything that could make you look 'nice or mean' which means that you shouldn't have any jewelry or make-up

black and white pictures are the best

keep trying and you will be able to excel in anything you do

Answer 4

Be more specific. Well if I know what you are talking about, than you would join a center for Performing Arts!

Answer 5

Renaissance Festivals & reenactment groups are a relaxed way to get back into performing successfully.

And it can be a lotta fun! ;)

Answer 6

Well I am going to college fo rmusic composition. You could take some classes on whatever you want to do. Weather it be acting, singing, conducting, or whatever.