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Question: My mum dosen't really do much to help me in acting, what should i do!?
Hi there,
I am twelve years old and I really want to be an actor!. It just make's me happy!. But, even though we don't have alot of money and where i live there is hardly anything for people who want to be actors, my mum dosen't really do much to help me!. I feel like she dosen't take it seriously!. I really need her to help!. Please don't give answers like talk to her because that would seem like i'm being selfish!. Becuase, she is a great mum and does alot for me!.
Please help!.Www@QuestionHome@Com
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Riding on that first answer, you will have a better CHANCE of convincing her to help you if you know more about it than she does and if you show her just how serious you are!. You have to eat, drink and sleep it, always be studying about the acting business, classes, places to audition, acting techniques, where to get head shots, what other actors are doing, commenting about scenes you see on television, asking to go to the theatre, reading plays and talking about them, looking on youtube for information and showing it to her, etc, etc, etc!.
This is what you call passion!. It's just something you have in you!. If you don't know something you find out and you don't stop until you get that information!.
When you know more than she does about it, because you overwhelm her with your knowledge, when you also start to understand from her point of view, why she doesn't help you as you like and show and interest for that, then maybe she will start to listen to you!.
Doesn't mean it will work, but one thing is for sure!. You will learn a lot about what it really means to become an actress AND if you find that you really enjoy doing all those things I mentioned above and just can't wait to do the next thing, then you will also discover that you have true passion for the acting business!.Www@QuestionHome@Com
Many mums tend to respond to a child who'd taking initiative!. Try to find out if there are any community theatre groups in your area and if they're having auditions!. If you can bring all the info to mum, she may see that you have more dedication than she thought!. Although they may require a membership fee to join, it's a great way to learn while doing!. The down side is, if your mum is like me (I have a 10 year old daughter who acts) she may ask that you keep your school grades at a certain level before you commit to the time required to rehearse and perform in a show!.Www@QuestionHome@Com
I'd say you would have to wait until you got a little older, get a job, then go out into the world alone and make your way up there!. You can do It!. XX
Mum's sometimes are too busy in them situations, and don't ever do much if they know they can't, although inside I'm sure she wishes she could, she probably dosn't want to show it!.Www@QuestionHome@Com
Search online for theater companies at least near you and when they're holding auditions!. Then when you find one you want to do and know all the details about the audition and stuff, go to your mom!. Ask her if she'll take you to the audition!. Know all the facts beforehand so when she asks you about it, you know already and she might realize you're prepared and serious about doing this!.
Email me and I can help you find theater companies if you want!.Www@QuestionHome@Com
Go to www!.talenthunter!.com and make a profile!. Once you make it, you can put in your zip code and it will give you auditions nearby!. It would be a lot easier to ask you mother "Can you please drive me (this place) at (this time) for an audition!?" rather than "I want to be an actor!"
It takes a lot of the work off of her shoulders!.Www@QuestionHome@Com