Now, when I say this, I'm not saying it like, "OMG I WANT 2 B3 ON DIISN3Y CHANN3L!!1!!!!!" I simply want to take up acting as a hobby. They do have productions in my school, but they're musicals, and I'm not very good at singing and I'm stiff when it comes to dancing. I have been told I have potential and it seems like so much fun!
Does anyone know how I can get into some plays and stuff? Once again, I am a young person who's looking to act for fun. I'm not really looking to pursue it as a career or be famous or anything.
2007-08-10 18:58:00 · 8 answers · asked by αccoladεs 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
I live in north eastern New Jersey.
2007-08-10 19:22:02 · update #1
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2007-08-11 03:38:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only way is to try out. Even if you can not sing or dance, if you get choosen for a background performer, your singing and dancing will improve over time. I promise. You can also look for acting classes as well. You probably have a group that puts on local plays without the need to sing or dance. I would just keep my eye open for things like this and just audition for things. You never know unless you try.
2007-08-11 02:04:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good 4 U! Did you know Ashley Tisdale is from NJ? She is on Disney Channel. Anyways, it is pretty hard 2 just get on disney channel. Unless you have money to hire an agent which would book a try out for you... I wouldn't be looking in that direction! Continue to do local theater, and productions in your school. Have Fun, and enjoy it! :)
2007-08-11 10:33:51 · answer #3 · answered by Kelsey M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Atta girl! Love to see someone who wants to act because they want to act. There have got to be local live theaters. Call them up and ask about kids classes and workshops. Ask whoever teaches drama at your school. Check the yellow pages but beware of scammers. There's stuff out there. If you look hard enough you'll find it. Much luck to you!
2007-08-11 05:28:43 · answer #4 · answered by Big R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you just want acting for a hobby, don't sweat it or get too anxious. Do the community theatre and acting class thing. Have fun. Avoid scams and book sellers.
2007-08-11 16:34:13 · answer #5 · answered by Theatre Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out your local performance theatres. They are not all musicals and there are plenty depending on your area esp. if you are willing to work for no pay. Do an internet search, look in your local phonebook, look for auditions for local theatre online. www.productionhub.com is a good site. If i knew what general area you live in it would be easier to send you to some web sites.
2007-08-11 02:16:57 · answer #6 · answered by Chrissy R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For Acting, I would recommend
http://www.hollywoodnorth.com
2007-08-12 12:10:19 · answer #7 · answered by jjackston 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to go an acting school
2007-08-11 17:55:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋