I really want this more than anything but if i cant catch up to this dream before college then ill go into the medical field.
i have little experience but am willing to learn and take classes
does anyone have any suggestions as to how i can accomplish this dream?
I have tried websites but people say they're scams but if a site has worked for you give the site to me.
and do you have anything you can refer me to like acting classes that are reasonably priced, people, agencies etc...
thanks
2007-09-23 15:25:19 · 11 answers · asked by MIkee 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
I am 15 yrs old and a sophmore in HS
I live in chicago, IL
2007-09-23 16:42:08 · update #1
this is not just a teen pipeline dream but med school will be my fall back choice
2007-09-25 11:55:29 · update #2
Try acting. It helps. Find some good acting classes, Los Angeles and New York have a lot. Do small productions, get seen. Get an agent. Then you have a shot at TV and Film. If you are planning on this real soon, and college is real soon, medical is a real good fallback.
2007-09-23 15:34:19 · answer #1 · answered by Songbyrd JPA ✡ 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Hi,
this question comes up so often that I created an ebook that you can download called How To Start An Acting Career. Just go to the right-hand column, sign in and you can download it for free. It will give you some important considerations about what to do to get started. http://www.actingcareerstartup.com/acs-blog.html
One thing you must realize however, that is, thinking that you will do it before med-school is not realistic. I didn't say it's not possible. Anything is possible. But it is simply not probable, no matter how hard you work. If you have special connections, have extraordinary natural talent AND there are the right projects for which your type is right, then you might have a chance. Let's face it, statistics say that that is probably not your situation.
So, my suggestion is that you begin to investigate what it really means to be an actor, start taking classes, study the industry and build your base for long-term success. Those are the kinds of things you will find in the free ebook.
Good luck!
Tony
http://www.actingcareerstartup.com
2007-09-24 03:56:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, for starters, you're in the home of improv, many fine serious (Sinise, Malkovich) and comic (much of SNL alum) studied and performed there before heading West or East to pursue their TV careers. And some of the best, most creative improv in the city is being performed there I suggest you look at classes either with Second City or Improv Olympic in your town. Both are reasonably priced.
Agencies don't come into the picture until you've developed your craft and gotten on stage enough to be noticed.
Break a leg.
2007-09-24 00:58:41 · answer #3 · answered by William M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Happy med. school. There is no way you are going to get there before med school. It would help if we knew how old you were and what city you are in, otherwise how can we answer your questions? All websites are scams. There is no quick and easy, magical way to become an actor. It takes years of careful training, experience and know how. Unless you are really, really good and really really good looking, you have a long row to hoe.
2007-09-23 23:21:47 · answer #4 · answered by Theatre Doc 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Try getting an agent and building up a resume any way you can
Like school plays
your friends internet show
your uncles used car dealership commercil
Get yourself out there.
2007-09-24 00:58:20 · answer #5 · answered by ... 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You mean, how do you become an actor. You, as an actor, do not have control over what you do in the industry.
Your agent, is the professional and will submit you for projects that are "right," for you.
The actor is not involved in that process. Show up, audition, go home and hope you book the role.
2007-09-23 23:12:13 · answer #6 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Believe me, if you have a timetable you should just forget it. It has to be an all consuming desire. Not a teenage pipe dream. Get it out of your head and plan a future that does not include professional acting.
2007-09-24 19:18:53 · answer #7 · answered by Big R 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You need to take acting classes and try out for roles at school
2007-09-23 22:39:44 · answer #8 · answered by Experto Credo 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get lots of friends in high places and be energetic. Directors want that in their movies. Display your talents whenever you can too. It will help you be confident.
2007-09-23 22:33:30 · answer #9 · answered by lightsandaction 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
if you're a man, work hard, take classes, take advice from others. study it in your own time. if you're a woman, get a boob job.
2007-09-23 22:33:14 · answer #10 · answered by the_chosen_one 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋