Is anybody nice enough to actually hire a fat girl? I am a fast learner and a dramatic person!
2007-02-20 03:28:16 · 10 answers · asked by Lassie 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
The industry is cold. Some industries r only taking fat girls! It's true!!! I dont understand whats the difference between skinny and fat girls?
2007-02-20 03:34:55 · update #1
please try this website
http://www.performersacademy.net/?OVRAW=acting%20classes%20for%20fat%20girls&OVKEY=acting%20class&OVMTC=advanced
2007-02-20 18:25:27 · answer #1 · answered by eunice norvor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are certain roles for which a larger actor (male or female) would clearly be more appropriate. But, if you're hoping to become involved in the performing arts, you're going to have to deal with some of the built-in prejudices that DO exist out there.
There's a great old book called "Acting Professionally," by Tom Markus. And, at one point, he addresses the weight issue. Basically, he says that, if you're 10 pounds overweight, either LOSE the 10 pounds...or gain 30 more! The point he's making is that you either have to become like the OTHER actors who are vying for the leading roles, or embrace the possibility of becoming a castable "character" actor by being REALLY large.
As for acting classes...I wouldn't think that there are any that make SIZE a pre-requisite for getting in. Large or small...acting is acting, and the same principles apply.
2007-02-20 04:40:39 · answer #2 · answered by shkspr 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fat girls can take acting classes any place skinny girls can. There will always be roles for good actresses -lol, remember how fat Ophrah used to be and that is when she gave her most memorable performances!! Just hang in there and keep auditioning.
2007-02-20 03:39:33 · answer #3 · answered by elaeblue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you really never seen any play, movie, TV show or commercial with a heavy-set woman or girl? There are parts for anyone with talent - old, young, beautiful, not so great looking, etc. There are even actors/actresses who are blind or deaf, etc. Just have confidence in your talent and go for it! How old are you? If you are still in school, there are acting courses in most high schools & colleges. Otherwise, ask other kids in school or check the phone book or internet for theatre groups in your area - call a larger theatre in your area and ask if they have or know of any classes for kids your age. My kids went to theatre classes for years and loved them. Now my son is at an ackward stage. He is 18 and over 6' tall. He is usually told he is too tall for parts of sons and kids, too young looking for parts of adult men - it has been awhile since he has had a part. He now works behind the scenes doing lighting and looks forward to growing a bit older.
2007-02-20 03:36:41 · answer #4 · answered by mmct21 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Fat people are in movies and on TV all the time. They're funny.
2007-02-20 03:41:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do you call yourself fat ? I don't see why no one would not hire a woman that is over weight.
2007-02-20 03:31:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Acting classes are available at most Universities. And they
don't care about your weight, just your money.
2007-02-20 04:59:02 · answer #7 · answered by producer_vortex 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i didnt know they were segregating heavy women and thin women. of course they hire heavy people, dont you watch the biggest loser or celebrity fit club? lol what a silly question
2007-02-20 03:32:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
as long as your money is green, they don't care what you look like. acting lessons are not free.
2007-02-20 03:31:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-02-20 03:36:51 · answer #10 · answered by wang w 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋