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Question: Do I have to know how to sing!?
I want to become a huge actress and I've heard from my parents that you have to have the 3 deal package (acting, singing, and dancing)!. Is this true!? Just to be an actor do I have to sing and dance!?

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You don't need to know how to sing or dance, but if you want to really get into acting i would at least take classes for singing and dancing even if your not very good, at least you tried and you can put it on your resume!. Good luck :)Www@QuestionHome@Com

If you're looking for a future in musical theatre, then yes, being a "triple threat" is ideal!. The more skills you can possibly have, the better!. (Though there are things called "character roles" - such as Miss Hannigan in Annie - that usually focus on comic acting and don't necessarily require a strong singing voice or dance ability!.)

However, if you're solely focusing on straight shows (plays, without song and dance numbers) or acting for film or television, then it is less important!.

Focus on lessons for the areas you feel the least comfortable with, but try taking lessons for all three to improve as much as possible!.

Don't get discouraged! Break a leg! :]Www@QuestionHome@Com

I have a similar situation!. My dream is to become a singer, but I can't really act or dance professionally!. I sing every day, and I love to do it!. I don't think you need all 3, it is just an added bonus if you can I guess!. Do what you love, and love doing it!. Train in what you love, and pursue your dream, no matter if it is hard or scary at times!. Just keep your head up, and your heart in what you do!. I wish you luck girly!Www@QuestionHome@Com

Well if you're not planning on going down the singing road, then you don't have to know how to!. Just focus on what you do best, acting!. Many famous actors aren't able to sing, I could make a huge list of them!
So the bottom line is, no!.!.!. you don't have to sing and dance unless you are going into musical theatre!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

You should get a degree in Theatre or music!. That's what I did and they gave me a job playing for a famous singers funeral!. The music/theatre business is often rigged!. just watch yourself and get some experience!.

Get into school plays, shows and anything you canWww@QuestionHome@Com

depends what u want to beWww@QuestionHome@Com