Im 15 years old and i already know what I want to do in life i want to act. But how do I get noticed and involved? Alot of my family and friends say im vary good at it and i should get involved but i have no clue how to help!
2007-07-24 04:47:33 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
You need to get training and experience. Find acting classes and gain experience outside of school if possible. Start with local theatres and branch out from there. What live theatres are neares to you? Check out their websites and see what shows they have coming up and if their auditions are listed on their websites. Would your parents make the commitment to driving you to rehearsals every night? Figure that out first and then move on.
Once you find that you and your family can make that commitment, you can move on to auditioning for student films and other projects to build a resume and then try to get an agent.
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 www.actorsequity.org (click on casting call) 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
2007-07-24 07:34:19 · answer #1 · answered by Marianne D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before anything ask yourself this, why do I want to be an actor? If you answered for the money and/or fame you've made the wrong choice. You're going into a field where you most likely won't make a living. You'll need another job even if it's teaching acting. If someone wanted to become a surgeon simply for the money with no passion for it they would most likely wash out. Same with acting. There are tens of thousands of professional actors who's names you will never hear. If you don't care and are willing to live with being one of them then by all means do it.
2007-07-24 09:10:52 · answer #2 · answered by Big R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
True beans True Beans.....i'm 14 and LOVE performing and i have the same problem....mostly you just need to do as many musicals and plays at your school and at the local community center....you should try and get involved in a Theater like....center.....get some acting lessons...if you sing singing lessons...dance dancing lessons...whatever works for you!
In the words of Dory-
Just keep Swimming Just keep swimming just Keep swimming swimming swimming swimming!
2007-07-24 05:50:11 · answer #3 · answered by MusicalChic123 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
School plays and community theatre are the best way to start to build up a resume. than gradually work your way up to professional productions.this could take a while, but its the only way to do it right
2007-07-24 05:34:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lucky! Your parents agree with it =). Audition for plays in local theatres and get an agent.
2007-07-24 05:16:15 · answer #5 · answered by ☺♫Ellie♫☺ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your school put on plays join them cause my school travels around to bigger places to put on shows and to win them and you will slowly move up the ladder if your school doesn't put plays on then find an actingplace close to you and join there cause they would also go to other places to compete for titles and if another school/acting school see's how good you are they might ask you to goin them (sometimes they even pay for it if your good enough) so good luck
2007-07-24 04:58:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i'm 14 and i loooooove acting too. you should audition for plays at the community center.
2007-07-24 04:51:25 · answer #7 · answered by Becca 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good for you, man. do your best and stay confident, God will open up doors if it's what he wants for your life. Remember that his plan is best
2007-07-24 05:43:22 · answer #8 · answered by Andrew G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just keep trying
2007-07-24 04:55:04 · answer #9 · answered by MYAB 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋