I am going to be taking drama class as one of my electives in middle school next year ... what are some more ways?
2007-07-14 13:58:53 · 11 answers · asked by iLoVeNaThAn 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
I don't want to join in shows or plays quite yet though!!
2007-07-14 14:05:16 · update #1
Get involved in community theatre and take classes outside of school. Your class may be great but it also may be very limiting. Don't leave it to chance and have your 45 minute class be your only outlet.
Do an audition search on backstage.com. You have to pay to get all of the info, but the initial search is free and you may be able to see enough info to find out the rest on your own without paying by looking up the theatre's own site. They usually have the audition info posted as well as what shows are coming up.
You can also start an improv group after school. If your teacher turns out to be a good one, see if he/she will help you sponsor a new club! You can look up tons of improv games in the library and online and your teacher can help guide you through them if he/she's willing. If not, you may be able to do it on your own, but there are improv classes out there that will help you overcome a lot of typical acting fears and hangups.
Good luck!
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2007-07-14 14:07:58 · answer #1 · answered by Marianne D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've done some plays and they are really fun and they are a good way to start as a young actress. Be sure to build up your confidence (it really helps). Do simple mirroring exercises and practice moving. Stay in shape too cause you'll never no if you'll have some moving around. Practice your facial expressions (happy, sad, shocked, ect.) Write a script or read aloud from a book and use alot of emotion when you are doing it. Re-watch a TV show and speak some of the lines that the character says in the way they say it. (Hey, they're pros!) I hope this helped. I wanna be an actress when I grow up too so, good luck!! :)
2007-07-14 14:57:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-30 00:30:00 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well that's a good start. but if you want to be a success and have good acting parts, you might want to consider an acting class. like john robert powers for instance. they've had many successful actors and actresses. they get you auditions and classes to take for your soon to be acting career. and no, they're not phoney. i personally had got call backs for the new movie, "bratz" but didn't quite make it. but one of my friends in the acting class did. so i wouldn't say they're phoney. it does cost alot though. so just keep practicing in front of huge audiences, make up some monolougues, get into plays, and you'll be on your way.
2007-07-14 14:07:19 · answer #4 · answered by Avina 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
-take drama classes around your town or community
-practise improv games and exercises. Check out my answer for this question here: http://ca.answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AhjSNfvCAI0EvaCjkBooXUzBFQx.?qid=20070626115444AAOTWCR&show=7#profile-info-4Mu9M1xUaa
-Memorize and reharse monologues from the internet or monologue books. Maybe even Movies or Tv.
-Tape yourself acting something out. Put it on Youtube!
-Put on skits for audiences of friends and family
-Practise infront of a mirror!
Break a leg! xox
2007-07-14 14:10:37 · answer #5 · answered by JoJo M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
practice some expressions in a mirror (silly but works) try simple lines but put emphases on different words.
Ex. did Jon Tell You That?
DID Jon Tell You That?
did JON Tell You That?
did Jon TELL You That?
did Jon Tell YOU That?
did Jon Tell You THAT?
Print out some script from the net and practice them.
2007-07-14 14:08:53 · answer #6 · answered by Abbey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neighborhood or community theatre groups put on plays all the time. they would be an excellent place to start and hone your skills.
g-day!
2007-07-14 14:10:29 · answer #7 · answered by Kekionga 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Observe other people. Become an eagle-eyed observer of human behavior--body leads, mannerisms, voice patterns, etc.
2007-07-14 14:06:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
take a acting class
2007-07-14 18:04:33 · answer #9 · answered by Kevin N 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out any theatre groups that may be in your city, and join those.
2007-07-14 14:01:12 · answer #10 · answered by thesoapgoatsoapshop 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋