if i want to act,what do i do after taking acting classes?

Question

and im only 13 years old and i live in puerto rico.

Answer 1

Here's an Idea; take your favorite actor/actress and watch thier movies. Now pay attention to his/her body language, attitude, the speech, and study off of that. Drama class helps. And try some Shakespear. Try to get the flow of the speech.

Hope it helps!

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Answer 2

Well, Roxy, acting isn't like following a recipe in the sense that it has a precise, exact order of what to do first, second, third, etc. There are lots of possible "next steps."

Many professional actors continue to take classes throughout their careers. It helps them gain new skills and keep improving.

If you've taken a class or two and want to push yourself further, I suggest finding a local theatre company and volunteering there. If they do youth shows, audition. But even if they don't, you'll learn a lot and make great contacts just by being there. Do whatever they'll let you do--help with tech work (sound, lights, etc.) or assist people or empty the garbage cans or whatever.

Since you're a minor, make sure it's a reputable place and always take someone with you--a reliable friend or, better yet, an adult relative. At your age, there's no reason for you to be working alone or with only a few other people around.

Get involved in any sort of theatre or acting activity available for kids in your community or at your school. Is there a drama club? A talent show? Think also about related skills--is there a place you can study singing? Dancing?

You should also make it a habit to see and read every play and movie you can. Think about which you like and which you don't and why. Look carefully at the acting and try to articulate what you think is good acting and which is lousy. Pick a couple of your favorite actors/actresses and research their career paths--what training do they have? What do they look for when choosing a role?

And finally, know that the very best training for acting is having life experiences. The more you see of the world--the more you know about history and sociology and psychology--the better prepared you'll be to step into someone else's shoes.

Best of luck to you!