My dream is to become a broadway actress. Im only 13 so I have some time. You have to be extremely talented to be on broadway and I need to develop my talents while I have the chance. What should I do to develop my talents and Make me qualified for a role on broadway?I think I would just die if I never played a role on broadway.
2007-05-12 14:38:38 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
probably not a good chance u cud do that. but if ur rlly rlly good at acting i guess u cud go 2 1 of those musical colleges or classes somethin & hopefully u already take voice lessons & dance classes like rlly good cuz unlike those unsucessful movies u hav 2 b rlly good at everything not jus ur only experience is at a local dance studio.
2007-05-13 13:59:50 · answer #1 · answered by bubblegum9872000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
New York Girl has everything right--but I have this to add:
When you go to college, look for a program that offers a BFA in acting (bachelor of fine arts). Lots of schools offer a BA (bachelor of arts), but the BFA is the professional actor's degree--it involves lots more studio work.
If you get into one of the very best BFA programs, they award an equity membership when you graduate. If not, after you graduate you'll need to move to New York, work in low-wage jobs to make ends meet, and keep taking acting workshops, voice lessons, and dance classes. You'll hit every audition you can (but most auditions are closed to anyone who's not a union member). Eventually a never-say-die person like you will get enough union-approved work to qualify for membership--and then your career will start to pay off and Broadway will become a clear possibility.
Note that almost nobody in professional acting gets to star on Broadway--but having a small role or being in the chorus can be plenty of thrills, and the pay isn't bad once you're established.
2007-05-12 15:46:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must be a well-rounded performer.
If you are not in the drama department at school, join it. You must be a strong actor. When you graduate from high school, go to a University that is well-known for their theatre department.
If there is no drama department at your school, ask your parents to call the Community Theater and ask if you can become a volunteer.
Take lessons: singing, dance (tap, ballet and jazz) Must have a great vocal range. Which instruments do you play? In which dialects are you proficient? In which languages are you fluent? How many character voices can you do?
Make sure you get a good background in voice, dance and theatre before you go to a University.
When you graduate, go for your MFA (Master of Fine Arts) it will look great on your résumé. Casting Agents and Talent Agents like to see it. Try to get some regional theatre work on your résumé if you can.
2007-05-12 14:56:07 · answer #3 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My suggestion would be to invest as much time as you can in studying such things as singing and dance and literature and history. I'm sure that somewhere in your area there are community theatres with which you can become involved. Ellen Terry, the great English actress suggested that one should "try to be useful in the theatre." I would tend to agree with that. Get involved in any way you can. Paint sets, do backstage work, get to be familiar with the world of the theatre in every way. When you can, take acting classes from reputable teachers. When you go to college, choose one with a good theatre program. Bear in mind that most of the shows on Broadway that have decent runs are musicals, and the better prepared you are to do them, the more likely you are to find work.
Be prepared for some disappointment along the way. It has been estimated that 95% of Actors' Equity members are unemployed as far as work in the theatre goes. You might do well to learn a marketable skill to serve you when you are between acting jobs.
If I can be of any help, please e-mail.
Best of luck to you!
2007-05-12 17:30:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
first you have to get an agent, look up some on google and then you send them your pictures and a resume. if they accept you you go in for an interview and then they decide if they actually want to sign you. when your signed with an agent they will book you for auditions and things like that and then if your good you will get to be on broadway. i would recommend doing a lot of plays first cause that's what is great practice especially for broadway.
2016-05-17 04:02:32 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not only do you have to be an excellent actor as stated above, you have to be an excellent singer and dancer. Lessons, lots and lots of lessons! Major in theatre and dance in college and research the best colleges for theatre. Every chance you can, audition, audition, audition - Oh, and you do have to be blessed with natural talent (singing!) - Good luck!
2007-05-12 14:48:24 · answer #6 · answered by cjm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What a great goal.
Get involved with the drama club at school. After High school graduation you have to move to NYC. There is no way else to do it.
For now read The Village Voice and Variety. You can probably get them online.
2007-05-12 14:44:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You actually have to be good at acting to go to Broadway. Unlike Hollywood. And become student of performance/acting.
2007-05-12 14:43:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋