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Should i try?
I have always wanted to be an actress or singer. Im not that good at singing but im very very good at acting, im not trying to sound conceited but i am and i have been told that many times before.
Lately i want it so bad i can taste it. Its amazing. The only problem is, I have no idea how to get into acting or how to start out. My mom doesnt really like the buisness because of how some of them end up.
So my main question is:
Should I try? How should I start out? Should I wait till im 18 & on my own ? [[im 13 now]]
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a good place to start is always acting in school plays. these will give you a chance to shine, more experience, and you can put these on applications when trying to get into acting camps and schools. its always good to have some actual experience. acting camps are good to go to, and will teach you a lot of the stuff you need to know for the business, however, if your mom isnt really into it that might be difficult to do. talk to her about why you love acting, and see if you can work out a deal with her so you can go to some camps or something of the sort. if that doesnt work, then just stick to working on school plays, and when you turn eighteen you can start looking into acting camps and schools, and minor acting parts. good luck!
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What you should do is look on the SAG (Screen Actor's Guild of America) or ACTRA site in Canada under reputable agents. What you want to do is get an agent called "Background Talent Agent" and book an appointment.
This agent will get you on to film and TV show sets in the closest metropolitan city nearest you. After doing a few days of shooting that often last 17 hours per day you'll learn if you really want to be in this business. This agent will get you work as an extra consistently.
Right now though you have credits and a great singing voice you won't be able to get a principal agent to represent you no matter how good you are because you don't have a well-known name and are a bit of a risk.
You might be able to get an agent that handles only kids/teens and can find them work. A kids/teens agent and a background agent are the only ones who can charge a yearly fee because extras often bail as do kids when they see this is work and usually 14-17 hour shoots.
Scams include putting your picture on the net for casting directors/directors (these people never cast that way), paying for lessons, photos etc. Never go to anyone advertised in a phone book or newspaper either as REAL agents never advertise and can only be found listed on the sites I told you about above.
When it comes to a background agent or any agent listen to see if the phone is ringing left and right as this tells you whether they are busy (which they should be all the time) or not. You also need to ask how many people they represent as you want around 200-400 but also want to make sure they don't have an unmanageble amount because you won't get enough work.
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I deffinetly think you should try. But I think for right now you should make movies of your own with a video recorder and act in them. And do as much of that as you can! And then when you're 16 or 17 look online and other places for acting school and local acting jobs and such. and then go from there!
Good luck!
Abigail
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If you're acting at school in drama club or theatre, keep at it. It not only looks good on your college application, but could attract someone who wants to employ you.
If it's possible, see if your mother could get you into a performing arts school in your area. I have a friend who goes to a performing arts school where I live & I'm pretty sure there's talent scouts there looking for kids. If there isn't & I'm wrong, then I'm sorry. But try to get into a performing arts school. It could help you out majorly by sharpening your skills & getting you noticed.
Keep talking to your mom though. I know she's afraid of what might happen, but those things happen to most of those kids because they let things get to their head & it screws them over. You know you're better than that, so explain it to her & see what she says. Let me know how it goes, good luck.
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i think that if you really want it you should start now. Maybe find some local plays to be in (that aren't musicals if you really don't think you can sing) or maybe radio commercials or local tv commertials.
Good Luck!
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ahh you're just like me :D
i want to go into acting lately sooo bad.
i'm waiting till i'm older
A. so i can make my own choices.
B. so i can practice.
like i'm joining drama at my school && stuff.
but that's just me.
talk to your mom about it.
because you can't really do anything
on your own without her permisssion, etc.
until you're 18 =/
hope it helps <3
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