im 14. it might be a lil too late to start. but I cant really find anything other than acting and singing that want to do for a living. I like to write my owns songs adn I love to act. I havent done much acting latley but I used to do church plays and everything. then i was shy growing up fromt eh ages of like 11-13 and now im all out there and I know this is somehting I want to do. Im not sure if my parents will think its a good idea but I want to sing and play on stage in front of large amounts of ppl and get in shows. I just dont know where to start to get there. any suggestions?
2007-08-23 04:44:08 · 6 answers · asked by lovely2. 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
ok so ive talked to my parents about it and my mom and dad said they thought it was a great idea im already taking piano lessons and now Im going to start singing. Ill be going my church paise band. after that ill probly pick up acting lessons and then to dancing. then I will see where I can go from there. hopefully far.
2007-08-24 03:27:59 · update #1
You really need to talk to your parents because you will need their support if you want to do this. Rehearsals for shows can take up an enormous amount of time and of course you will need to get to and from these rehearsals (sometimes 6 nights a week) and without their help you just can't do it.
High school theatre and local theatres in your community are the best places for you to start. Check here:
www.backstage.com - casting search
www.actorsaccess.com - create a free account, then look at the breakdowns
You should also look at the Calendar section of your newspaper to see what theatres are near you. Check out the websites for those theatres and see if they list their auditions online (most do). Some even have an email notification list you can sign up for.
good luck!
2007-08-23 05:00:40 · answer #1 · answered by Marianne D 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Marianne D's answer is very good. I would like to add that if you can get dance lessons as well it would be very helpful, also explore the many other diverse areas of theater: costume, set construction, painting, lighting, stagehand, stage management etc. The full thespian experience is very gratifying. I've been doing it for about 40 years now and would not trade the experience for anything. There is nothing akin to playing to a full house in a hit show, or just being a part of the group of craftsmen and artisans that is required to achieve that end. Go for it and enjoy.
2007-08-23 06:11:01 · answer #2 · answered by JOE N 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Singing and acting is a very tough business to get into. But that doesn't mean it can't happen.
Take some signing and acting lessons.Try out for the school play and join a local theater group.
2007-08-23 04:50:48 · answer #3 · answered by heartzablaze215 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You start in church, in the community, and in school. Take advantage of every opportunity to perform in these venues. Take voice and acting lessons. Later, when you have something to offer, you can get an agent.
2007-08-23 06:39:19 · answer #4 · answered by Theatre Doc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
what you can to is get involved with a school or community. I am 14 too and i am in choir and the school productions along with communtiy theater you can start with that and you are never to old to be in the theater just keep your mind open to other careers too.
2007-08-23 07:11:47 · answer #5 · answered by Rae 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brittany Murphy can actually sing really well. I would buy her cd. And she can act. And yeah, Beyonce isn't a good actress...
2016-05-20 23:37:09 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋