im 13 and i wanna know the easiest way to break into acting. ik now you have to take acting lessons so i think im going to join my theater group in school. what do you do after that? plus i know there are those ads that are handed out in malls or their on radios about breaking into the industry by auditioning even if you dont have any experiences. i live in nj and near ny. anyone know the websites of any of these ads?
2007-08-29 07:37:34 · 7 answers · asked by Mrs. Timberlake 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
Get an agent. Build a portfolio by doing different roles. Learning how to sing and dance couldn't hurt. Act in more roles and in more plays and then send that portfolio to an agent
2007-08-29 07:40:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of the ads you hear on the tv and radio are scams. They tell you how great you are and what they can do with you if you just take some of their classes. It costs a lot of money for no real payoff. Getting involved in local youth theater is a great idea though. Get some experience and a feel for what you like and if you can afford it, get headshots and a some private lessons to strengthen your talent. Also, though it's still a long way off, go to college. It's getting harder and harder to break into the business without a degree. A masters in fine arts will help tremendously, and if not a masters, then at LEAST a bachelor's degree. Some people get lucky and get picked up without needing the schooling, but most people don't. Be smart about it and even if you never end up a super star, you'll be able to support yourself doing what you love.
2007-08-29 14:49:40 · answer #2 · answered by onyx1985 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is no easiest way (unless of course you happen to be the relative of a celebrity). You have good advice (except for the first one). Do everything you can in school and when you are older take acting lessons. Read all the plays you can. Big R is right ads on the radio and invitations in malls are scams.
2007-08-29 15:22:42 · answer #3 · answered by Theatre Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Join the theatre group at school and audition for upcoming productions. If you do not do so well do not get discouraged. Take acting classes and possibly volunteer to work in the backstage areas. This way you will learn and you can help actors study their scripts and pick up hints from them in the process. It is always good to know both sides of the stage because when you want to become a professional, you will be able to work in the business and meet people while you audition. It pays the bills!
Break a Leg! (Good Luck in Theatre speak)
2007-08-29 14:44:42 · answer #4 · answered by B. D Mac 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
READ DIS IF U WANT 2 B AN ACTRESS OR SINGER. ITS LONG BUT USEFUL SO READ ALL OF IT PLZ!!!
Sry but the chances of you becoming an actress is very slim. There is millions of people dat want dis job 2 but its not a gud 1. i wanted 2 become 1 at 1st but my parents said no. First cuz ur education wont b gud cuz ur always acting n homeschooling wont be good cuz its not up 2 da state standered. Also its not a life time thing. You can only do dis wen ur young and look, think of at least 10 seniors that are still acting rite now. Besides, your agent can betray you. Like dats wat happened to my mom's friend. He made her do all this crazy things even marrying a 67 years old man. And finally he said "oh i quit. i dont want to be your manager anymore" And another of my mom's friend daughter was studying to become an actress all her life. after 4 long years of collage, shes now a waitress hoping dat some1 can accept her to be a actress. ALso, think about all da money they spend on make-up, clothes and all dat. Those stuff comes out of ur pay so practically, ur pay isnt dat much. And think about all dat make-up. It's just gonna ruin ur face n wen ur 30 or 40, u'll have wrinkles. Its tough out there and im not tryin to put u down but im just sayin, just focus on ur education n wen u grow up, u can do w.e u want 2 do n make lots of money 4 it 2.
2007-08-29 16:29:00 · answer #5 · answered by ily♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start small,audition for plays at your school.Listen for auditions on the radio.Maybe even get an agent.Just keep your ears and eyes open for opportunities.But be cautious.Lots of scammers out there.
The spetember issue of J14 Magazine has a page advertising iPOP.My cousin and I are going to that.Call the number and ask questions!
2007-08-29 17:50:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just one word of advice. Those things at the mall and on the radio are scams. Stay away.
2007-08-29 14:48:46 · answer #7 · answered by Big R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋