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Getting out of here!
I live in a small town of 1200 in the middle of nowhere. I hate it here. I'm destined to be somewhere else like Hollywood. I know I can make it there, but I just need help getting there.
First off my parents tell me I won't make it and I know they won't help me pursue my dreams. I won't give up. I will do it on my own, but I'm not sure how just yet. So what is the best way about this to go? I want to be an actress. Is it better for me to try and get an agent? Acting classes? I need all the information I can possibly get about anything that pertains to acting in Hollywood.
Second, how do I get my parents to believe in me?
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It's good to see that you are determined to pursue your dreams, but giving that the field of work you are going into is notoriously inconsistent, in regards to pay, a sound advice would be for you to study a different line of work, which provides for a consistent line of support, while you find some time to pursue your dreams. If you are still in school, then finish school before you go off anywhere. Also you don't necessary have to go to Hollywood to get a taste of film industry. With outlets like youtube, you and some friends can work on putting a film together and sharing with your friends for feedback. Who knows someone with a lot of influence could discover you, you never know. For more insight, you can visit [Link](Mouse over link to see full location).
As for how to convince your parents to believe in you? You don't have to convince anyone to believe in you, in order to pursue a healthy passion. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, and that should always be respected.
Good luck.
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Many people have got those kinds of dreams: needing to get out, thinking that they're stars and they'll be recognised in Hollywood. But they need to work towards that dream and they expect everything to happen magically for them and they'll get all the fame that they need. This cannot happen to those whom don't work for it. The stars which we see today used to be like you or me, except they worked hard to get to where they are.
So this is what I'm going to say to you: go to acting classes first and then see how you feel about it. Don't aim to high just yet because IF (and only if) they say 'no', then you're going to be in for a lot of dissapointment. Just make targets which you can reach for now, put Hollywood out of your mind just for the minuet. Just focus on what is to be done to get you there.
There's going to be a lot of hard work (which I'm sure you know) and one hell of a lot of commitment from you. Because to get to Hollywood standard, you need to be able to act well and also act in different genres.
Aas for your parents: just tell them that you want to act. DON'T tell them that you want to go to Hollywood. Keep it to yourself for a while until the time is right and you'll know when that is. Your love for acting should be enough to convince them, but for them to keep on believing in you, you really need to work you butt off.
Nobody has the right to take your dreams away, just hold onto them and you'll find a way to get them to believe, just don't force them. Go into a local production and try and get the leading part because then they'll know that you're serious about this.
Good luck with the future,
triquetra
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Well, honestly those dreams are nice and you should not give up on your dreams but in reality just going to Hollywood in hopes of being discovered off the streets is pure fantasy. Yes, get into some acting classes. Once you get into an acting school, they'll give you all the information you could want about getting a job in Hollywood. Usually it takes someone to know someone and bingo, you are in. My friend who's been a limo driver for the stars has had his hot rod Impala car in a few shows and he actually got cast in a part as an extra in the TV show Jericho. Here's a screen shot of him on the show "Jericho" [Link](Mouse over link to see full location)
and him standing next to his Impala.
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Here's CBS's website for the show:
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Dang, almost for got about your second question. Your parents may understand how hard that goal would be to obtain and yes it's difficult. If you just show them that you are not going to take no for an answer and not let them get you down, then they might start believing you. My advice on that is just take it one day at a time, one step at a time. You'll first need to prove it to yourself you are able to succeed before you can prove it to anyone else. If your heart is in it then they'll believe eventually. Until then, prove to yourself first this is what you want to do. Just remember nothing can every replace an education. If you ever do make it in the big times, don't forget about me! ;) LOL.
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