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Question: How much experience is enough experience!?
okay so far i've only been in one play and two musicals lol
im not sure if thats enough to try out for hollywood roles

does anyone know how much u need!?Www@QuestionHome@Com


Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:
That's like asking how much money is enough money!.

Really, most Hollywood roles are what is called 'closed call'---they will only audition the people who they want to audition!. You will need to get a REALLY good agent to break into Hollywood!. Keep on acting, and do some research to find a reputable talent agent in your area!. If you're under 18, ask your parents or an acting teacher to help you!. You can't trust everyone who says they're an agent; some are just out to exploit or hurt you!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

ok thats not enough
i am at about an intermediate level when it comes to this and here are the things i have done

3 national commercials
2 regional commercials
2 regional television shows
1 full length motion picture
1 short film
about 30 plays and dance productions
and many many many classes!!!
and i am 14 btw

get to about this level or maybe a little less and then you can get an agent and so forth but you really need to do your research on the buisness and become prepared you have a very long way to go before you are going to be auditioning for "hollywood roles" come back in 2 years when your training experince and knowledge is at least at an intermediate level

after you are at this level start getting an agent but NEVER STOP TRAINING AND GETTING EXPERIENCE there is so much to learn about the performing arts you can never stop learning so you must be very dedicated

good luck!!! :)Www@QuestionHome@Com

While I might not be so harsh as answer # 1, I wish in a professional sense people would stop using comp/slang!.

In a more personal opinion, directly answering the Q and disregarding the details, "When does learning stop"!?!?!?

I've been in theater a long time!. I've been on the planet 64 plus years!. i still don't know everything,,,certainly not all I want to learn!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

do wayyyyy more plays, drama class at school, take professional acting classes, then do on camera work like student films and commercials!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

People with MFAs and 20 years of training and trying don't get what you want!. Get real!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

pathetic!.!.!.!.you have no skills!.Www@QuestionHome@Com