Acting, how do you know you are ACTUALLY TALENTED? and do you think you ARE A GO

Question:I dont know if im a good actress!
Sometimes i am sometimes im not?

Help with facial expressions, i noticed that in film not many expressions are used, how can i do that??
What makes a good performance, what skills are needed?

Also do you think you are a good actor?

PLEASE HELP !!!!!!

Im so sad!!

:)

12 points to DETAIl and good explanations!

ThankS!

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: I dont know if im a good actress!
Sometimes i am sometimes im not?

Help with facial expressions, i noticed that in film not many expressions are used, how can i do that??
What makes a good performance, what skills are needed?

Also do you think you are a good actor?

PLEASE HELP !!!!!!

Im so sad!!

:)

12 points to DETAIl and good explanations!

ThankS!

Well for starters if you call yourself an actress than you probably don't have very much experience in theater. Acting classes will help more than anything but being in a play is always a good way to improve. Experience is the key.

Do you use a lot of attitude when you're acting? If you do than you're not very good. Many people often mistake attitude as good acting but it just makes you seem like a bad actor and very naive about theater.

Do I think I'm a good actor? I've been in about 15 musicals but I know I could do better. There are always going to be people who seem more talented than you.

Facial expression is key. People do use it in films, but it's very subtle. Also tone of voice and body language is very important. By the way movie acting and theater acting are completely different so don't compare yourself to movies if it's the theater you're interested in.

Apply yourself to your character. Remember not to overdue and don't look like you're acting. Thinking is a great way to demonstrate what I'm talking about. When people are acting out thinking they usually put their hand and their chin and look inquisitive. That's bad. When you're really thinking you usually stare at something and your eyes get glassy. It's subtle things like that that make you a good actor.

Theater classes will help you more than anything. I hope this helps you with your performance skills!

well im an actress myself im sighning with CAA this year =]
well hopefully lol.
but practice in a mirror.
if people tell you your a natural they your an amazing actress.
you need too have courage and the strength too push forward and succeed.
dont let others drag you down and do not ill say this again DO NOT DOUBT YOURSELF!
your good enough.
if you have had experiance and have gotten the lead in alot of plays they what are you waiting for??
if you wouldnt be happier doing anything else then acting is your calling card.
you have too fight for it and its not gunna be easy at all.
and you having problems with facial expressions??
practice in the mirror =]
you know when you get mad at your parents..
right after you have an arguement look at yourself in the mirror...
it sounds difficult but its very easy
you have too channel that emotion.
if your doing a really sad scene then think back too something that hurt you really badly emotionaly...
and show that emotion.
i think you know what i mean haha
good luck <3
-Stormi.