what is the best way to get into acting classes?

Question

i really want to know if there are any free or inexpensive ways to get into acting classes. no stupid answers please

Answer 1

Sorry but the only way you'll get any training for free is to be in a show. There are no free classes that I know of except for some places do give you the first class free just to try it out, but of course you have to pay after that. You can aways ask about scholarships. They may have some available that no one has asked about.

The only thing the phone book can help you with is finding local theatres. I highly doubt acting classes are listed and if they were would you really want to go to ones in the phone book? Look in trade papers for people that advertise where industry people look. If you're in Los Angeles look at WorkingActor.com, click on Actors, then training. Even if you're not you can look here to get an idea of what you're looking for. Also checkout Backstage in print or online at Backstage.com

These classes are not usually cheap, but they do vary greatly in price so call around and like I said some places may have scholarships so don't be afraid to ask about that and ask about a free class to try things out. Tell them you want to make sure it's a good fit before you make a commitment to their particular one and you'd like to come try it out :-)

Good luck!

Answer 2

Hi,

if you want good training, you will need to pay for it. Good training costs money. You might find some free seminars here and there, but they are structured that way so you can first see what it's all about and then be convinced to come and take the class, which you'll have to pay for.

My suggestion is for you to start to think differently about all this. Why not ask yourself what you can do to get the money, so that you will be able to take the classes you want?

Here are some things to think about:

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Hope that gives you a little different perspective on things. So now the question back to you: What are you going to do now?

Tony
http://www.actingcareerstartup.com

Answer 3

The phonebook is really a really good place to start. I am not sure where you live but maybe you have something like the yellow pages that lists businesses and their contact numbers. Just have a flick through and call whichever ones you like the look of!! They should accept all people so you dont need to worry about 'getting in'! Acting classes are really fun so I hope you find something!! Best of luck!!

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Why would you deprive the acting teacher of getting paid? Many Community Colleges have low-cost acting classes.
There are some free/low-cost classes In NYC.

If you are just cheap, offer to do something in return for free classes, such as cleaning the aparment of the acting teacher, running, errands, etc.

There are free acting classes in NYC.

Answer 6

Take improv classes. There are improv classes. Those are inexpensive and help you grow in your acting skills. You might also want to join a theater near you. Normally those don't cost much. If you are still in school go to drama classes.

Answer 7

Try the continuing education program where you live. Not free but affordable. There are school plays of course. Seek and you will find.

Answer 8

maybe you can look threw the phonebook and just call differnent places and see how much the classes are and ask how you can join then.


good luck.