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How and should I become a professional actor or singer? Where do I start?
I'm 13/f,and I always get told I'm a great actor and have a great singing voice.I've sung in front of big groups of people three times.And i've acted in front of thousands of people twice.I would love to do those as prefessional jobs,but I don't know how to go about doing it.How should I?And should I do it?
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Maybe give some free advice about: Music?
First you should practice more. Apart from singing, you'd better learn to play some musical instruments. You can upload your music video to Youtube or other sites. Chances are that you'll be discovered by some one.
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Hi. I'm 16 and also looking to start a performance career. However, because of the fact that my family aren't super rich, I cant afford to travel all over the country to auditions and such or afford professional acting classes. Instead, I am planning to study Drama & Theatre at sixth form (I'm from the UK) and take the college's extra curricular dance lessons on the side to improve my performing 'status'. This will make me look better to agencies and will also help me to become a better, more professional actress and performer. Also, by the time I have finished college (in two years time) I will have saved up enough money from my weekend job to be able to afford to travel for auditions and will also be old enough that if I do get a role (E.g. In London) I will be able to move there for it.
Basically, what I'm saying is that while its nice if your parents can afford this for you at your age (go for it if they can and support you!) then if you're in a position like me, then I would wait and see what you can get through school and college in the ways of qualifications.
If you only have a small amount of experience (and is it amateur or professional?) then agencies are less likely to sign you without professional acting classes/qualifications. Amateur experience doesn't count for much these days, unfortunately. Although I still recommend putting it on you Acting CV, especially if you have little or no professional experience.
Unfortunately, most people who are acting at your age will have been taking lessons while they were younger.
I say, go out and get some lessons and then start applying to agencies. Agencies cost nothing, they only charge a commission of typically 10-15% of any salary you get for any jobs you get through that agency. And never be afraid to ask your parents for support with your acting, they'll be proud of you for even trying. Oh and also, don't take any criticism or rejections to heart, it's a very harsh industry, be prepared for EVERYONE to reject you at first but be confident in your own abilities and stick at it girl!
Good Luck!! And sorry for rambling on.
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You should always follow your dreams so long as they're logical and realistic. Becoming a singer or actress very realistic. Learning how to fly...not realistic at all. You're very young, so you've got a good chance of starting off. First join a drama class or maybe choir, be sure to keep your grades up as well. Good grades are very important so people can take you seriously about you acting. Second, you could look into some commercial casting online around you or even some extras in a movie. Try your local news paper to find activities around, you need to really put yourself out there to get noticed. Try some modeling if you're comfortable. You should also take advantage of any school activities like plays, talent contests and such. You might even want to talk to your school's guidance counselor and have them help you, keep in mind they might tell you it's unrealistic with all the competition today holds but if you're really passionate about something go for it! Besides as years go by, who's to say you won't make it. You might even fall in love with some other proffesion. Good luck and remember the sky isn't the limit, just look at the footprints on the moon. (:
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