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Actress in waiting
Ok, I really really want to be an actress. And after my friend Claire Lyons got a part in a movie, I want to be an actress even more. But my parents won't let me do auditions and told me to stop dreaming. I am only 13 and I think that kid parts are way more fun than grown up parts. But at this rate, I have to wait till I grow up. So help please......
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Hmmmm...this sounds an awful lot like a book I've read before =] but I'll answer anyway
basically, if your parents say no, then nothing much can happen. what you can do is stay in school and community plays, and try and see if you can take acting and voice lessons. the better you are, the more likely your parents are to let you audition for something. and since your friend Claire has some credit to her name in the acting world, it couldn't hurt for her to ask around for auditions. after all, it isn't what you know it's who you know... =]
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well the acting profession is hard but the best thing to do is look for open casting calls and go to them and see where it leads you . as for your parents juust tell them that tis is something that you really want and that you will stick to it . i have been acting for 9 years now and it's worth it when tou see yourself on tv, or a newspaper. that's what makes it special.
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Hi -
If you bring your parents with you to an audition at a local community theater, they'll see the degree of professionalism that is shown there. There are many many theatrical performances that feature those under 18.
Does your school offer acting classes? Does your community offer them?
Prepare a two minute monologue and cater to your strengths (comedy/dramatic). Do you sing well? Can you do acrobatics? Can you dance (ballet/tap/jazz/modern)? Are you able to do accents well? Can you really get into the emotional breadth of the character?
Don't let anyone tell you you're too young. (People with dreams don't have much.) Learn about the craft of acting. Ask your friend for tips, too.
Good luck!
~ Cavatica
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honestly, i agree with your parents. Being an actress isn't just glamour and spotlight, it's hard work. You seem to only care about being cool and are jealous of your friend and i don't mean to be harsh, that's just what it seems like. I suggest giving it time, take some beginning acting courses, see if you actually like theater. I suggest finding something else to strive for.
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Are you asking a question or whining?
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