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Okay, so me and my school went to our One Act competition to do the play "Cut" by Ed Monk.
What we recieved that night was extremely unfair, and I want to hear if you think it's unfair too.
Our school isn't the richest, and all the schools we went up against have got money.
1. We got a STANDING ovation in the B division, and we were the only ones.
2. The judges ripped our piece apart in critiques.
3. A schools were INTIMIDATED by US in the B division before we even got on stage and afterwards, ALL of the schools absolutely LOVED us. LOVED us. We got so much support.
4. We went to the award ceremony. All of the schools got many awards. We recieved ONE award for comedy. Later we found out that 2 of our cast members got awards as well, but they "mysteriously" disappeared.
5. The final awards came and we didn't place. Our entire school was crying their eyes out, because we got singled out. It wasn't fair.
6. ALL of the schools came up to us and wondered why we didn't win or place, even the A schools.
7. Some guy called our director a dirtball.

This was truly unfair and I've never EVER been treated with so much disrespect in my life. Looks like only the schools care about us. It was unprofessional, unfair, and embarrassing.

Do you think it was unfair?

I do think that this seems very strange of the judges. If your school did a great job (and it sounds like you did), you should have been recognized for it. However, I did not see your play, & I don't really think anyone on advicenators can give you the type of answer you are looking for if the did not see your play. I am an actress myself, and I know it is hard to face rejection. You need to realize that these judges are trained to do what they do, and they may just be looking for something different, that most audience members may not be trained to look for. Also, keep in mind that there are some great movies in the theaters that get awful reviews, but people all over the country love anyways! So just because the judges didn't like your play does not mean they are always correct. I am sure your play was fantastic, and I don't think you sure worry too much about what the judges think. I know it;s hard to hear, and sometimes you disagree, but don't let them get you down!!

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14/f
I would really love to be a model or an actress, but I need help getting an opportunity. My school's drama club and plays are casted soley by seniority, so I don't have a chance of getting in. If anyone knows of any open call auditions in the New York area, I would greatly appreciate it.

www.playbill.com

go here & on the left look under "Casting & Jobs"
then click "Job Listings"

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can anyone give me advice on acting..i want to get better...i have theater at school and i love it..just want to know what makes a great actress..thanksss

This quote really affected me when I saw it on the wal of my Acting Coach's studio:
"Acting is living truthfully under imaginary circumstances."
This quote is so right...when you act you can't really act...you need to be true to the way that character would act. You basically need to react the way you would in a circumstance, but still keep in mind how your character might act differntly as well. Let's say you are doing a scene where you need to cry because your great grandmother died, but in real life this has never happened to you. I know that makes it really hard to react, because you've never experienced that before. However, if you think of something similar...let's say a pet dying, or even a breakup (something sad that HAS happened to you) then you can sort of feel the way the character would feel (sad). However, the object is not to try & "fake cry"...instead you need to REACT to the situation like you would in real life & your reaction will natuarlly lead to the fake crying, instaead of just fake crying being your objective. The same thing goes for happy, excited, scared, ext. If you need more help just IM me at emalieee x3

hope i helped!

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so i tried out for my first musical, actually my first anything, and i found out from some people that i was not a good singer at all. i think it was cause i was really nervous but i mostly think its just cause i dont sing good.well i always wnated to get a careerer in acting and theater like that. i just want advice/ your opinions about if i could still pursue my dream to be famous in theater even if i do sing horribly. because that same friend told me that i was amazing at acting. thanks!

i am an awful singer as well...but i have been acting for 6 years and believe me you don't need to know how to sing. obviously if you want to star in musicals having a good voice is necessary, but there are also plays. in my school we have one act plays every year - no singing, only acting, and i won the award for best actress out of 75 kids. so yes, you can be an actress/actor even if you can't sing...just do dramas, not musicals! good luck!

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I've always been told that I am a talented actor. Lately though, I have been restricted from acting by my parents. This is due to my average and not superior grades. I've been trying for nearly 7 months to get the great grades my parents require so that I can do the thing I love most. I just can't get focused enough, I come home and just forget to do my homework after my chores. I am smart, and know that I am capable of good grades, I just can't get my brains together. I would like to go to a study group, but my parents won't let me do that either. How can I get back in my honor roll tactics, and into theatre acting again?

I am sure many people have problems concentrating on things that need to get done, so first of all...you are not the only one!

Now about those grades! Here are some tips to not getting sidetracked:

1)Do a little bit of homework/studying (15 min? 30 min?) and then take a ten minute brake! It is almost like a reward system, where you get to take off 10 min for a snack or just to relax each time you work. Once 10 min is up, get back to working again, and keep doing this until all your work is done.
2)In school, talk to a guidance counsler about getting help from another student, perhaps during a study hall. This can be instead of your study group, and will surley help improve your understanding of your studies.
3)Ask your parents about getting help from a tutor.
4) Talk with your teachers, and go in for extra help in the morning or after school.

Now, once those grades get back on track, you need to talk to your parents calmly like an adult, and hopefully you can convince them to let you take up theatre again...all you need are your acting skills for that persuasion (and a little bit of luck)!

HOPE THIS HELPS!!

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