I'm here, in NYC, ready to begin acting. Can't afford to pay for acting classes, besides I learn better by jumping right into things. Anyone have tips on how to get involved with theatre, extra work, film, auditioning, getting an agent, anything? I'm think I'm a smart guy but I feel sort of helpless when it comes to this.
2007-03-30 13:14:47 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
There are several possibilities. Off-off Broadway companies are often in need of help, and you might want to have a look at joining one of those.
Pick up a copy of "Ross Reports" and look for Extra Casting Agencies, like Sylvia Fay and Amerifilm and Grant Wilfley, and send them a picture and resume.
Acting classes are very valuable not only for learning how to do the work, but also for developing a network of contacts. The Acting Studio, operated by James Price and John Grabowski, offers good training in the Meisner technique and is well worth checking out.
Send me an e-mail and I'll try to be of help however I can.
2007-04-01 02:44:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You MUST get some training. If you're as good as you say you are then why not audition for AMDA? You're in NYC and they have a 2 year program. You can still audition while you're building a solid foundation and good contacts. You actually need an Equity card for most auditions for stage. I mean a short cut might be an MTV audition or an modeling agency but then you have to consider your larger goals. It's not going to hurt you to take some classes. Scholarships are available and they can help you make the right connections. There are a lot of cagey agents looking to take your money without actually getting you work. Be careful, get some training and good luck to you. I don't know many people who have just 'acted'.
2007-03-31 03:46:13 · answer #2 · answered by Yogini 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An agent wants to see a lot of theatre on your resume. They want to see that you studied acting at one of the best schools for theatre.
Backstage is a newspaper that lists auditions. It is published every Thursday and can be purchased at major newstands in NYC. It is also online.
2007-03-30 19:07:45 · answer #3 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The vendor determines the schedules that make sense.
The good news is there is work in associate areas. Tho
you already know that the privacy of the investors is key.
Two good jobs I looked at myself were madison square
garden is looking at booking plays towards old Euro
events. This live TV live audience is possibly looking
for writers, rehearsal directors with some advertising giant
beliefs. Writing catchy tho, done be spotlite reader key
is musical voice, love, educated soundscope. Second I
heard of and interviewed directors looking to make a
total new line of television spinning off of american idol.
A show troupe will open at mtv soon for gidget goes
old world riverboat farmer, adventure shows. This area
of selling entertainment for the positive guiliani town is
very likely to do well. Tradition. Try some sensible work.
http://www.mtv.com
2007-03-30 13:40:41 · answer #4 · answered by mtvtoni 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
For Acting and Modeling, I would recommend
http://www.hollywoodnorth.com
2007-04-02 09:03:42 · answer #5 · answered by Lance F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋