first thing to acting?

Question

where is the first place i look for that should i start at a school or look for auditions for independant films what and if so where do i look for that at

Answer 1

Education and experience. You can't waltz up to a producer or casting director and say "Hi there, I don't have any experience and I'm a scared rabbit, but I have always dreamed of being on stage or in a movie and I am wondering if you can give me a role in your production." You know what your answer will be unless it's a school play? "You and the other seventy percent of the world. Come back when you're ready."

Read the book Act Now and see if it helps you. That's one of the books I read and I thought it was really good. There are a few more, but I can't remember the names. Just go to a bookstore and get a few books out of the theater section that look good. Don't trust one person's opinion, read a lot, go to a lot of classes, and develop a sense for good advice and bad advice.

Without any skills or confidence under your belt, talent won't get you very far. But, hey, someone's got to be famous, why can't it be you? :-).

Good luck!!!

Answer 2

My suggestion is to get as much training and role experience as you could. If there is a High school in your area for the performing arts I'd say go to it because there is a lot to know. You have to build your resume and just be friggin awesome.

Singing is a big thing as well, most shows require some sort of singing these days so I would suggest that you get a singing coach or a voice teacher if you haven't really sung before, Build up your dancing. That is always a plus. The more Ballet and Jazz you have the better. all other dancing forms come from Ballet, but you probably already know that.

I would say just keep going on and audition for EVERYTHING you possibly can. You want to show people your package and all that you have to offer. After a while when you are really good and you've won a couple of awards, and you think of yourself as a tripple threat, then move. Move to L.A. or to New york but don't rush it. Get lots of roles first and all the training you can and do TONS of research on the business. Actors, directors, theaters, play writes, producers, and all that Jazz. it's important to know what to expect and who you are auditioning for once you get out there.

Actors and Actress these days are expected to do it all and I think you are on the right track to ask for help or ideas.The truly smart ones ask instead of trying to do it on their own. But the smartest are to take the advice and make it work specific to them.

Have Fun!!!

Answer 3

I believe that preparation, knowing your material in n out and
truly believing what your acting out is first....after you find out you have the "talent". Some people can't, as they say, act their way out of a paper bag. I've been told I'm a "Natural Born" actor by a pretty influential person but my nerves get in the way and I need to conquer them every time...Good luck and believe in yourself!

Answer 4

The first thing you must do is take acting lessons. Agents want to know that you are well-trained.