I want to be an actor and was wondering which would be better for my career, going to college and earning a theatre degree (which would take 4 years of very valuable time) or jump straight into acting classes?
2007-11-09 04:41:05 · 6 answers · asked by axeps2 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
If you still have a few years until college, take some classes. Why not?? There are roles for people of every age, so no need to wait until you're an adult to begin acting.
As far as what's better for your career, the thing is, there are no garauntee's either way. Having a theatre degree is not going to automatically mean you're going to be a working actor. Taking 5 years of acting classes is also not going to garauntee that you'll become a working actor.
Now, if you get into a conservatory like Juilliard, which is highly selective, one would assume that you at least have the talent to have a career as a working actor, but again, no garauntees.
So, for now don't think about what would or would not be best for your "career". If you enjoy acting and theatre, sign up for an intro class and just start auditioning for plays. As you get more experience and learn more about the business and industry, you'll know what's best for you come time to start applying for colleges.
2007-11-09 05:41:31 · answer #1 · answered by Ashley 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely you will need a day job while you're struggling to become an actor in New York or LA. Having a college degree will make sure you're not just another waiter when you try to make it big. You'll actually have a job with a college degree, theatre or not.
And trust me, you think it will take four years? If you get the higher batchelor's, the Batchelors of Fine Arts instead of the Batchelors of Arts, you'll be hard pressed to find anyone who gets out in four years.
It's worth it.
2007-11-09 06:06:03 · answer #2 · answered by Eleni 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As an actor I would recommend taking classes and actually doing productions over an educational, insulated environment.
BUT there will be many times when the chips are down and the acting jobs are not plentiful. It is in those times that a degreeee can help you find some a decent job to support yourself while you continue to pursue acting
2007-11-10 07:04:32 · answer #3 · answered by javlx1234 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you qualify to go to one of the few colleges that actually train actors, it would be a good idea. They take high grades, lots of experience and your ability to pass an audition, plus a lot of money. An ordinary college's theatre major is no real help for someone who is determined to be an actor.You almost sound like you have read part of my free book, The Tao of Acting. For more information, read my profile and write me at my aol address. Doc
2007-11-09 04:57:08 · answer #4 · answered by Theatre Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do some plays, after that go to Cornish or something like that, they are great in the performing arts (acting)
2016-04-03 03:58:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES!!!
2007-11-09 05:27:22 · answer #6 · answered by Lane 4 Wolborg 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋