My 11 year old loves acting dancing and singing. When he is on stage for anything he is so confident and laps it up.
He really wants to go into acting, but I haven't got a clue of where to start. I have done a search on www but it seems to be firms just wanting to take money and nothing else.
we are on a limited budget living in the west midlands.
Any advice would be much appreciated.
This is important to my son so anyone taking the micky will be reported for abuse
2007-02-18 04:27:59 · 7 answers · asked by barneysmommy 6 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Television
To all those who think I am a mom who wants my son to go into showbiz, please be advised this is not my dream it is his and I am just trying to help him live his dream.
Personally his father and I would prefer that when the time comes we struggle to put him through university and he goes into a less competitive profession than showbiz.
2007-02-18 05:28:18 · update #1
There are lots of part-time stage schools (listed below) around the West Midlands, where you son could learn the basics of show business on Saturday mornings for a few pounds a time. Once attending classes, his drama teachers will hear of up-coming auditions and let the kids know about them. (My daughter has auditioned for Byker Grove and the stage show Billy Elliott for example). It is a chance to make new friends too, and kids seem to love it.
Jane Stevens (Broadway)
Allesley School of Dancing (Allesley)
Betty Fox Stage School (Birmingham)
Big Youth Theatre (Birmingham)
Birmingham Theatre School (Birmingham)
Carrie Bianco Stage School (Rugby)
Centre Stage (Wolverhampton)
Gazebo Theatre-In-Education Co Ltd (Wednesbury)
Harlequin Stage School (Worcester)
Novelli Stage School (Sutton Coldfield)
Pamela Tidmarsh Dance Studios (Shirley)
The Rainbow School Of Speech & Drama (Birmingham)
Shayne Guiness Stage School (Wolverhampton)
Templar Theatre & Arts Company & Templar Agency (Birmingham)
You could also try looking in The Stage newspaper, which lists auditions for adults and kids around the country - or get him to keep an eye on the Newsround website at bbc.co.uk, which is where Rupert Grint heard about the Harry Potter auditions when he was the same age as your son is now!
2007-02-18 04:34:16 · answer #1 · answered by Sassysaz 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If he goes for acting lessons it's ok to pay but the other day I saw something on GMTV about this woman who took her daughter to a 'modeling agency' and it turned out they only wanted money. They disappeared afterwards and they never got to see the photo's or anything. Be very careful, there are some dishonest people out there. Also when you take him for auditions etc, make sure he has a resume with everything he's done so far, it looks good if he's been in competitions etc.
Try the websites at the bottom. There are a few that look ok. Otherwise google 'acting agents, uk' which will give you loads more info
2007-02-18 04:41:07 · answer #2 · answered by happy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi
I have worked in the casting industry for the past 15 years so think that I can be of some help to you.
You say that you son “wants to go into acting” and that “you are just helping him live his dream”. Sorry, I am not convinced.
Your son is 11 years old and loves to act. Great! Where’s the problem? Let him act. There are no shortage of drama activities at schools, youth centres and at kid’s drama workshops being held in your local area at weekends. I can guarantee it.
I very much doubt that your son has a burning need to act professionally at the age of 11. Why would he be so desperate to make money from it? Or is he (or you) desperate for fame and celebrity?
If he is such a good actor that working with other kids and amateurs is stifling his enormous talent, then he will soon be spotted and whisked into the industry without you so much as lifting a finger.
I wish you (but mostly your son) the very best of luck in whatever HE chooses to do with his life!
Harry x
2007-02-19 12:22:01 · answer #3 · answered by Harry S 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are 11 year olds all over the world who think they want to be actors. You claim to live in the midwest - think of all the kids who live along the east and west coast who have more access to such things. You live on a limited budget. I'm a mom and a single mom at that; we all think are kids should be models, actors, singers etc. Just let your kid be a kid and don't force him into a life of a childstar so you can live your dreams through him. Do some research on childstars and how they turned out as adults. If he wants to go into acting, let him make that decision when he is of age to make a sound decision himself. Enjoy his childhood; it will not last long.
God Bless.
2007-02-18 05:23:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Buy 'The Stage' newspaper and check out the agencies in the classifieds. Found out if they want money up front. A good agent should supply work first before they can take their 10%.
2007-02-18 04:36:26 · answer #5 · answered by Benny Zuko, The All-Knowing cat 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Stagecoach is what you want.
3 hours a week split into 3 hour-long sessions, one each devoted to drama, singing and dancing.
Check the website for your nearest franchise:
http://www.stagecoach.co.uk
My daughter went for quite a few years.
2007-02-18 06:46:22 · answer #6 · answered by chip2001 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The same way he does on the other thread that you started
2007-02-18 04:36:22 · answer #7 · answered by Paul B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋