To become a child television actress at age 14 in PA? Can someone give me like really good directions on to become an actress? I have experience with local theater productions and school plays, now what?
2007-07-18 05:57:00 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
You're off to a great start but you need training. Get into acting classes and keep building your resume. If you want to find a legitimate agent to represent you for commercials, TV & film go to Sag.org. Use the dropdown menu on the right labeled 'resources' and choose 'agent information'. On the next screen, on the left choose 'Find a SAG franchised agent' and follow the directions. You can look up agents all over the US, but there are higher concentrations where the work is (Los Angeles, NY, IL, FL, GA etc.)
Then you can send them your headshot, resume, and a cover letter stating that you are seeking representation and wait to see if they call you in for an interview.
Once you have an agent, they will get you the auditions, but until then you can check out actorsaccess.com. You can also see if your state has a film alliance. Sometimes they post audition information for projects filming locally. For theatre, you can go to backstage.com or http://www.actorsequity.org/castingcall/... If you find the audition on the Equity site, you still may be able to go, as long as their not taking appointments from equity actor's only :-) 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.
good luck!
2007-07-18 06:25:18 · answer #1 · answered by Marianne D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best bet is to move to LA or New York...wait until you're 18 though, and find a good place to be surrounded by good people...unless your parents have relatives or will take you there, There is just too much garbage in those cities otherwise. For now continue your skills and find a local talent agent, extra agency or advertising agency to get some exposure.
Also, send pics with correct format resume and a DVD video promoting yourself to reputable agents so they can see you in action. You can pick up a list of reputable agenices from the screen actors guild website...only contact reputable agencies the others can decieve you or try to just make money off of you. Don't sign any contracts until you have someone to help you. A buddy of mine signed a contract for a year with an unreputable agency...after he signed the agent wouldn't send him to an audition unless he performed sexual favors...he isn't acting anymore. There is a lot of garbage in Hollywood, you have to be as wise as a snake and as peaceful as a dove to survive there. Good Luck!
2007-07-18 13:37:19 · answer #2 · answered by TAHOE REALTOR 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Getting your 'break' in television or film is half hard work & talent and half pure luck. On the hard work side, take all of the classes you can in acting. Learn as many styles and skills as you can - and work hard to be an actor who listens. Talk with your parents about joining an agency, but make sure your parents check diligently into the reputation of the agency to make sure you are safe and well represented. Get good headshots taken by a professional. And audition for Everything that you can... Develop your natural talent.
As for the luck side, remember at every audition you go to that it is an Honor to be there. Treat each person working the audition as well as your fellow actors with respect and kindness.
For each child you see on television there are literally 1000's of talented kids out there ready and able to take there part. You need to stand out because of your talent, your dedication, your hard work and your stellar personality.
2007-07-18 13:09:28 · answer #3 · answered by VL 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all, finish school! Stay involved with your community theater, in any way you can (help with sets, look for props etc)go to a good college and take classes, you'll find a good majority of actors have a formal education.
Also ask yourself, do I want I to do this because I like or am I doing this because I want to be famous?
I wish you the best of luck!
2007-07-22 07:31:28 · answer #4 · answered by pumbaaco 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im 13 and i have been in a few plays but even if u start taking drama in school or outside it will help in the future
Look out for local auditions
2007-07-18 13:07:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
to begin, find someone who is very close to a producer or directer (like their relatives)
then anything is solved. its not even necessary to have experience.
try it and good luck
2007-07-18 13:23:43 · answer #6 · answered by smk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋