i love to act and everyone says im really good but i dont see it going anywhere in the future. what do u think? should i keep doing what i love or focuse on reality? if so how?
2007-08-28 17:11:51 · 14 answers · asked by ♥ ʇɥbıuoʇ ǝıp sʇǝ1 5 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
Theatre does not have to "take you anywhere". You don't have to be professional to do theatre. If you are not confident that it is the right choice for you yet you still enjoy doing it, then there is always community theatre, sometimes called amateur theatre.
I know dozens of Full-time, desk-job employed people who engage in evening community theatre. Many still have not given up on the dream of becoming professional and yet are full-time employees!
Besides, who's reality are you talking about, your own or the reality of others? My parents used to tell me things like "theatres all good and well but it'll never get you anywhere." Now they regret having said those things. There is always a way.
What about the reality for those that have "made it?" Do you think they gave because it looked too hard or thought it was more a pipe-dream? Dreams don't go anywhere without some drive and goal setting.
Evaluate your feelings. It is truly what you WANT to do? If there is passion behind this thought, I think you should let it out. If you don't feel any drive, passion or motivation, then let it go.
Hint: If you truly love acting, and you don't follow through, you will regret it ever more.
2007-08-28 17:49:47 · answer #1 · answered by labrug 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Really, no one can answer that question but yourself. You need to look at the realities of the business; you probably won't always be a working actor (over 90% of SAG's members are unemployed at any given time). You might have to deal with a second job to support yourself. It's going to be really hard to have a family and attempt a career. It's going to be financially hard. It's very stressful and requires a lot of hard work. If none of that deters you from acting as a career, then by all means try it. Most people see the choice to pursue acting as the final end all question. But it's not. If in a few years you decide, screw it, I want a normal job, you can do that. No one says this has to be your job for life. However, if the negatives of the business really question how much you want it, then perhaps acting as a professional career shouldn't be your focus. I heard of many people who have full time jobs and wonderful families who act in their community theaters and they feel they are adequately fullfilling their need to act. So don't think that just because you don't choose to have acting as your career means that you'll never act again. The bottom line is, neither choice is permanant. So don't look at it like it is. Choose whatever makes the most sense for you right now and try it. If it doesn't work out for you, then go the other way. I think it's always important to have other interests to fall back upon. I, for instance, have, in addition to acting, photography and public relations as major interests. If acting doesn't work out, I'll try those. But I continue to work on all of them in the meantime. It's projected that our generation will change careers (not jobs but careers) an average of 7 times in our lifetime. So don't feel like you have to have only one interest to pursue for your entire life. Just keep doing what feels right to you and the answer will come. I wish you the best of luck with this question!
2007-08-29 06:25:58 · answer #2 · answered by Chopsueybrandy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wish I knew more of your story, but my first inclination is to tell you to keep acting. Are acting and 'reality' completely at odds? Does 'reality' mean making more money? I am in total awe of people who follow their creative talents as far as they may go. I write, but I wish I went with it years ago. Now it's so hard to produce a good piece because it takes so long to get it all down. 'Reality' takes up most of my time.
My hope is that there can be some compromise between the two; that you can do both.
I'd love to hear more of your story, so email me if you want to connect.
2007-08-28 17:25:21 · answer #3 · answered by gerard 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Need more info. What do you mean that you dont see it going anywhere in the future? What is the difference between doing what you love and reality? What do you want to know how to do?
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2007-08-29 03:50:17 · answer #4 · answered by Theatre Doc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion, it sounds like he just isn't interested anymore. I don't really understand why he would randomly bring something up from when you first dated as simple as "you were always busy with work," but It sounds like he just wanted that feeling of being wanted while he was gone or something. I don't know anything about the past of your relationship, but I agree with the last comment, just leave it alone. You shouldn't have to be worried about if you're being stringed along or not. Exes are usually exes for a reason!
2016-05-20 22:52:46 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't give it up, but don't do it professionally. If you love it as much as you say you do there are great community theaters you can join, or you could even study to become an acting teacher. There is no greater joy than in helping young, passionate people learn.
Give up on trying to make a living acting, and just do it on the side. ust because you don't get paid for it doesn't make it worthless.
2007-08-29 01:12:42 · answer #6 · answered by iamawitch06 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you love it, keep on with it.
Acting doesn't have to go anywhere to be fulfilling and worthwhile.
Acting builds confidence, fires the imagination, increases understanding and keeps your mind and body toned and fit.
Acting frees you to explore your self and the world around you, helps you to know other people and relationships, deal with the world outside the stage.
It's an art.
2007-08-28 17:36:10 · answer #7 · answered by Palmerpath 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ask yourself if you love enough to do even if you're never discovered. The other thinking is to pursue acting but learn a second trade for a backup.
2007-09-01 15:41:24 · answer #8 · answered by ta 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Give up. You have absolutely no chance of EVER being an actor. Acting is hard. Just go away. Flip burgers. Reality has no place for you as an actor. You have no talent, and no fire in your belly. Do not waste my time.
If you believe that, then take my advice:
GIVE UP
2007-08-28 18:41:48 · answer #9 · answered by d_cider1 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There are way too many actors out there.
So if you are not 100% sure you want to act DON'T DO IT!
As all my teachers always say... If you are good in anything else beside acting, do that.
2007-08-29 15:02:32 · answer #10 · answered by SuperClara 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋