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Question: Should I pursue a career in acting / and how !?
I have been acting (professionally ) since I was two , I take voice lessons and I am naturally at a pitch that's for classic broadway ( quote on quote from my singing teacher ) I have been dancing in jazz , tap and ballet since I was 5 !. My loves are dancing , singing , acting , baking and makeup!. I have a relative who will give me there condo ( there retiring ) when I am old enough ( which is one street off of broadway ) and I have a fall back nest egg !. Any suggestions should I pursue broadway also I am going into high school soon should I go to a special school of the arts !?Www@QuestionHome@Com


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Sounds like you're already answered your own question!. also sounds like you're looking for 'hope' from us!. We can wish you luck but ultimately none of us here can predict the future or say with any degree of certainty whether you will "make it" or not!.

There are many, many steps involved in getting to Broadway and it is by no means a direct route!. There'll be years and years of theater and regional theater involved!. You will have a day job that pays the bills while you pound the pavement looking for acting jobs!. If you're lucky you will be able to supplement your day job income with the occasional guest spot on a tv show, commercials and even voice overs!.

Broadway is a business so do not fool yourself into thinking talent alone will be enough!. Every show that goes up costs a tremendous amount of money and just like in the film world, producers look for every marketing advantage they can get!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Only pursue it if it's something you are EXTREMELY passionate about!

As for schools: I would apply to Professional Performing Arts School in the city!. This is the only performing arts school in the city, though, so you would have to live with your NYC relative during the week to be considered eligible for the school!. This school is home to many greats!. Currently Taylor Momsen (Jenny in Gossip Girl) goes there but in the past they have had Alicia Keys, Britney Spears, Claire Danes, and the list goes on!. It caters to kids that work so it would be good for you if you pursue a career!.

http://www!.ppasinfo!.org/
^their website check it outWww@QuestionHome@Com

hey if you're really good and want to pursue it, go for it!Www@QuestionHome@Com