My name is Rodly i am 15 years young, i have always wanted to act. I was told that i am a good dancer, singer and at times a great actor. I would love it if somebody out there could help me! (and please dont say something like move to another state )
2007-11-02 05:38:49 · 3 answers · asked by ro ro l 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
This question is asked at least 100 times a week. And the answer is: Try out for community theater in your area and school plays. No one out here can help you. (At 15 you really should not even be thinking about getting an agent. That is putting the cart BEFORE the horse.) YOU have to take the initiative and do these things. You need to start locally and get a little bit of experience. Meanwhile, do well in school in case your big dreams don't work out. Most people never make it to the big time where acting is concerned.
2007-11-02 05:57:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it depends. You are going to need your parents' help if you are going to make some real progress while you are in school. So here 's the plan: 1. get your parents' approval of your wanting to be an actor. 2. be in all the school, church and community plays you can. 3. get a mentor 4. do some guided reading, 5. take a professional class. 6. be in more plays and take more classes until you have a good resume, 7. get a good head shot and write a good cover letter. 8 try to get an agent and professional work. For more info, read my profile and write to me at my aol address.
2007-11-02 05:49:10 · answer #2 · answered by Theatre Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Follow the advice about getting your parents involved. This can be a tough business at times with people preying on youngsters just to take your money and promise you great things, stardom, etc.
Have a look at this page link: http://www.actingcareerstartup.com/how_to_become_an_actor.html
There you will find 17 ideas, things you can start to do today to get started. Also have a look at this one: http://www.actingcareerstartup.com/how_to_start_acting.html
There are less steps there, but they are the essential ones
And, you can just have a look around the site. There is a lot, lot, lot of good information that's all free about things you need to know about starting your career.
After all that, just don't forget two very important things.
You need to study, take classes, get yourself into a good school that wil teach you the craft of acting.
Secondly, you will need to treat your career as a business. It is a business and you must market yourself.
Good luck!
Tony
2007-11-02 13:10:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋