I've always loved movies. I've always loved how I could watch a performance and be changed completely in one aspect of my life. And I've always wanted to be able to do that. Change peoples preception on something or get their minds of something that has been bothering them for 2 hours at least. I've learned that acting and movies helps me and that it's a beautiful thing and takes alot of talent. I've been on these forums seeing people talking about how they want to act and how they want to become rich and famous. And I've been thinking about it lately, and from the bottom of my heart, I don't want it for the fame or money, I'll even do a film for free. I don't get how people could be shallow about it. Why say, "When I grow up I'm going to act for the fame and money," because acting is something greater than that. I want what movies do for me. I guess I mean, I love and want to, but I think I'm afraid to dream. I'm afraid I might be here wallowing when I could be practicing acting.
2007-02-07 06:51:09 · 3 answers · asked by Jessica M 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
Don't be worrying about it. You should audition for acting things and see how good you are. If this is something that you really want to do then get out there and let it be known. You won't get anywhere in life if you don't try. Don't worry about what others say...Just be you.
2007-02-07 07:59:36 · answer #1 · answered by Chelsea 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
With anything in this life ....you maybe disappointed if you fail, but your are doomed if you don't try.
I have belonged to a theartre in our community for over 20 years and in that time I have seen people go and come, some have gone on to more serious acting (professional) some found it wasn't what they expected.
I just love the freedom to do what I want (direct, act, makeup etc). I enjoy the atmosphere of our theatre and I love meeting the fresh and enthusiastic people who may or may not continue in acting.
Join a theartre group in your community and you will learn a great deal about all aspects of theartre an if your lucky enough to find a group that encourages you to go ahead and learn more by going to an acting school (mind you they are very selective) then go for it.
Don't ever let your self say....if only I did or I wonder where I would have been if.....
Follow your dreams, act on them ...after all life is not a rehearsal.
2007-02-07 15:03:34 · answer #2 · answered by slipper 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You are wise to eschew fame and fortune (F&F) for the love of the work. Fame and fortune will take care of themselves. Often when we chase after the F&F twins, and catch up to them, we feel hollow and empty inside. They don’t fulfill any of our needs.
Keep your true goal in your sights, and don’t be sidetracked by F&F. You will have a spiritual fulfillment that, if F&F come your way, will sustain you and give you the strength to handle it.
2007-02-07 15:22:00 · answer #3 · answered by Maddog Salamander 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋