acting help?

Question

I have wanted to be an actress for as long as i can remember. However, i dont really know where to get started. I attended a modeling and acting school, and i have just recently found an agent.

Many people that i talk with tell me that i need to move to a bigger place; New York, California etc, but i cannot do that!!! I am a junior in High school and i want to go to a good college for acting.. do you think that will gaurantee any work, or is that not such a good idea to base everything on an acting career!

please help

serious answers only please, i don't have time for insults and things.
thanks

Answer 1

To be an actor, act. If you have a regional theater, audition there, and since your in high school, do as many of the shows as you can.

I have a good friend who made the main stage at Second City Improv troupe...(Google it if you don't know it--Bill Murry and many others came out of it) ...decided in high school to produce a play. He staged You are a Good Man Charlie Brown, and even made a little money producing, directing and staring in it.

The thing to do is act. If you town is not large, you might get some commercial work. Have fun.

And when you are looking for colleges, a great fallback school is California State University, Fullerton. It is one of the best kept secrets, and the theater arts department is one of the top 15 in the country. Oh, yeah, it is about 30 miles from Hollywood.

Answer 2

First let's have a reality check. What modeling and acting school did you attend? Who is your agent? Where are you?
If there is an agent there, you don't need to move for a while. And the only good colleges are very expensive and very exclusive and difficult to qualify for. The rest are a waste of time if you want to be an actor. the other answerers are trying to help, but some didn't even read your question right. I am a retired actor who helps people become actors for free. I want to help you the same way I am helping students all over the country and throughout the world. That is why I asked all those questions at the top. If you click on my name, read my profile and write me at my aol address, I will help you at no charge.

Answer 3

Being a full-time actor is a dream job for many, but it's a tough road to follow. There are many factors involved...location, amount of work available in your area, number of other candidates for roles, pay rates, etc. Not every full-time actor is a multi-million dollar star - some live from check to check, taking every audition available, and generally running themselves ragged...but they love it, and I think that's what really matters.

I haven't seen an agent, college program, or anything else fulfill a promise of constant work for actors. To make it, it takes talent, dedication, hard work, a thick skin, and a steady source of income until you can get on your feet. In the beginning, take whatever roles you can, even if they are non-paying, to get experience and resume material. Get a quality headshot done. Make sure you have an agent who will actually work for you and has a good reputation. Take acting classes. Network with other actors, directors, and/or producers in your area. Show respect and a good attitude - word of mouth can go a long way. Watch, listen and learn. Find your own style, something that makes you distinctive from all the rest, and make it work for you. Don't be afraid to make your own breaks or grab opportunities in more uncommon areas. Most of all, make sure you are having fun - it shows to all who see you onstage, onscreen, or in the audition room.

I wish you the best of luck following your dream!

Answer 4

First of all congratulations on getting an agent. You & your agent should actually discuss these things together, but rest assured that you don't have to move to a big city. Especially when you're starting out.

A big city definitely has more opportunity, but it also has more experienced competition. It's a good idea to build up your resume & experience where you are, then move up when you're ready.

Unfortunately, there are no guarantees in acting, but that shouldn't stop you from pursuing it. If you want to act then that 's what you should do, & going to college for acting is a great idea.

For someone in Jr High you sound very grounded & it seems like you're on the right track.

Best of luck to you!

Answer 5

Audition, casting notices, talent searches, how to get an agent, etc. is all listed on this webpage:

http://acting411.blogspot.com


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