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Question:ok so i really want to become an actress, but i know before you go to auditions and stuff they look out how much acting you have done how much experience do you need? and how do you get noticed from all of the other people who want the same part as you? I really want this to happen and i am starting to loose hope ( i also dont live in LA) so there aren't alot of auditions here. Also where do you find out about auditions for disney channel, and how do you get an agent(how do you know if their a good agent or if their scamming you)


Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: ok so i really want to become an actress, but i know before you go to auditions and stuff they look out how much acting you have done how much experience do you need? and how do you get noticed from all of the other people who want the same part as you? I really want this to happen and i am starting to loose hope ( i also dont live in LA) so there aren't alot of auditions here. Also where do you find out about auditions for disney channel, and how do you get an agent(how do you know if their a good agent or if their scamming you)

I can't help you will an agent, agents are tricky people who like to scam, it is their job.
you will want EXPERIENCE before you start. I live in a place where there is a very small amount of auditions, but I've landed some plum roles by following this etiquette:
I'm thirteen, and have been acting since age 3.
But this is about you. Be prepared to be Ridiculed, pained, and worried, and scared, because all of the good comes later. You will have people look at you and decide that you aren't into it, and you will have people who like you right off the bat. This will be one of the scariest times, as well as the best, worst (and you will end up breaking out at times)and most incredible.
Now... take a deeeeep breath, if you have read this and decided that you still want to do it, you are ready to become totally addicted. There is no way to act without being absolutely dedicated. You are now an addict. If this didn't work, you aren't ready, keep up with those classes, and read enough Shakespeare to get to the point were you want to start speaking like Romeo and Juliet. At this point, come back and try this again.
If you are ready to take on the filthy acting mind, you need to start auditioning today! Or as close as you can get. Just get out there, that's all I can say.
Bonne chance, Break a leg!!!

You didn't ask a question about acting. You asked about getting famous. Here's the thing, it's a nice fantasy, the reality is you have absolutely no chance of making it real. If you live your life wishing for things that cannot happen you will be perpetually miserable. Try to do something you can actually do. Like a school play or a kids drama group.

Don't listen to Big R, he has a thing for answering lots of questions about peoples dreams negatively. Maybe he tried to become an actor and failed? But that's not how all cases are. Take it one step at a time, and you'll get there. =)