I am so upset!!!!?

Question

Well... near my house is a acting place and this is my second year doing it.... after my first play I worked my butt off... I would act at home all the time and try to think of characters and act them out and I even practice making my self cry. So I auditioned (everyone makes it even though they are good or bad at it) and I spoke loud and clear and I thought I was pretty good... I got into character and everything. I get a call saying I have ABOUT 4 lines in the whole 3 or 2 hour play! 4!!!!!!!!! I can't stop being upset about it! I know alot of kids auditioned but most of them weren't loud enough and were REALLY young like 6 or 7. I am 13 and last year I was a cat and I had more lines as the cat last year! this year I am barley in the play and I want to cry! I worked my butt off and this is what I get! I want to quit but I know my mom will say no! I HATE this and I don't like it... please help and tell me what can take my mind off it... I tried watching t.v. but it hasn't worked... :(

Answer 1

At least you got a damn part! Geez, take this as an opportunity to improve.

Answer 2

Okay maybe the main roles were designed for younger children? If you are really interested in acting then learn that rejection is a great part of it .. and ALL actors have experienced it at one point in there lives. What makes a successful actor is someone who doesnt give up and who looks at ways to keep improving their talent. I think its GREAT that you are so passionate about acting .. trust me continue acting .. you will never feel happy unless you do what your meant to do .. what you love. So either take your 4 lines and make them the BEST lines in the whole show .. or talk to the auditioners to find out what you need to work on. If you dont agree with their feedback then find another acting place there are pleanty. Just with other things e.g modelling agencies .. there are some good places and bad places. Find a place that encourages your passion and talent .. even if its further away from home. Good luck ..

Answer 3

Listen sweet heart. Last year I was put into this EXACT same position. I was the stupid crocodile from Peter Pan. And it was one of those 2 person costumes, and to make matters worse- I was the BUTT! Haha I was so ticked off because I didn't even have any lines! I know everyone is going to tell you to be thankful that you got a part and blah de blah, blah. I'm here to tell you to have FUN WITH IT. There was a point throughout the production where I sucked it up and had fun with it, and I relized if I had done that all along than I would of had a wonderful experiance instead of being angry about it. So have fun and go to the cast parties and make friends! Oh and by the way, our crocodile stole the show! ;)

Answer 4

I've had five years of Meisner training and have a Bachelor's degree in Theatre. Let me tell ya, honey, take what you can get. Might as well get used to it now if you love theatre that much. Also, (as my wonderful teacher, Elaine, would put it) you can do so much more with bit parts. You can create a whole universe, background, everything for your character that the playwright did not. The people might not know it because you don't have a lot of lines and prolly aren't on stage much, but I've seen someone with only one line completely tear the audience up with laughter and be remembered off stage, so don't whine, suck it up and work with it. Every actor has to start somewhere and sometimes they will get less than before. Of course, there is always nothing at all, is that what you want?

Answer 5

Aw, I totally understand.
But you know at least your getting experience and learning, and show off your stuff and be absolutly fabulous at your role, the casting directors may remember you next time there auditions. Because this year I was in a production I only said about 7/8 lines but I was on stage half the night because I was titanias follower, so in the play your doing you might actually be on stage more than you think...? If you get what im saying...



Break A Leg and Just do it, you'll feel better in the long run.
And remember its experience...X

Answer 6

If you quit, you have no intention of becoming a professional actor and it is best that you quit soon if you can't take rejection. Kid, the acting profession and show biz in general is nothing but rejection.

Each time you do your best, no matter how small the part is an opportunity to hone your skills. At least you got a part al beit a small part. I know at 13, you are immature and you have an immature attitude about the whole situation, but when you grow older, if you want to be an actor, you'll have dues to pay, if you love the profession, you'll pay them.

If you're a spoil sport and a quitter, tell your mom I said let you quit because you don't have what it takes to succeed.

Answer 7

maybe they needed certain looks.
The best actor or actress in the world wouldn't get the main part in a movie if the stars needed look a lot different than the best actors. See what i mean?
If you work hard and try out for another play that needs a main character that's a good fit for you, then you'll probably get it. And the play your doing this time, 4 lines worth, will still be good experience especially if you do a good job.

Answer 8

i know how you feel. a few years ago i did a acting camp and everyone thought i'd get the lead part, but i was sick on audition day, and got stuck with the part of the flower!! i had one line, so i decided to be really witty and make my character memorable. even thought i was on the stage for the shortest amount of time, and with the lamest line, i got the most applause and laughter. you really just have to make the most out of your character. put a funny twist on her. play your part to it's fullest!! i know this may sound impossible, but be better than all the lead part actors. make the audience leave talking about you and saying "she should've been the lead!" good luck! and definately stick with it!

btw, if u were wondering, i played a rock n roll flower. lol

Answer 9

You have a chance to really show your stuff, so stop being
upset over something you can't change and work hard to
show them you have talent. You have the want to, but if
you are going to blow a gasket every time something happens and you get so upset then is it worth it? Just saying lines isn't actually being a good actress. It's putting something into the part that no one else has but you. You must take the good with the bad.

Answer 10

Aren't you being a little prima donna? Stanislavski, the father of modern acting, said, "Love the theatre in yourself, not yourself in the theatre" which means the play is more important than your ego. You think you were good, but your opinion not only doesn't count, it's biased. A big person (one who is above such petty things as ego) would be pleased to be able to continue with the group and do everything they could to make the production a success. Finally, rejection and disappointment are common things that all actors have to learn to live with. I think it is attitude adjustment time for you. And, oh yeah, in spite of what people would like to believe the world is not fair and will never be fair.

Answer 11

well I love acting too...don't give up on it though because you'renot always gonna get a really big part.
When i was about 10 i tried out for our school play and i got about 4 or 5 lines and i was really upset but two years ago i tried out and i got a much bigger part.
try out again each time they do a play at the acting place. if you keep coming back the auditioners will also probably respond to your apparent dedication so then they'll consider you for big parts!
Good luck and don't give up on this play either!