How do i become a teen actress if im extremely shy?

Question: How do i become a teen actress if im extremely shy!?

Ok so i want to be a teen actress!.Im 14 and i live in a very small town in South Carolina!.There's not many opportunities here!.But the thing thats holding me back is my shyness!.Im EXTREMELY shy!. But i know i have what it takes!. also we dont have enough money to put me into a acting class/workshop!.

so please answer respectfully!Thanks!(:Www@QuestionHome@Com

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Lots of actors get stage fright!. Some top stars even throw up before taking the stage!. I used to suffer from it, but then I got my BA in theatre and learned techniques!.

Too bad you can't get direct instruction, it would help more!. But OK:

Is your stage fright physical or mental!? Or both!?

If both, do everything here--

If physical (trembling, knotty muscles or stomach, blushing, sweating for no reason, shaky voice, etc!.) then you need muscular relaxation to burn off excess adrenaline and to get your body ready to respond!. Stretch out completely every day, and don't forget to stretch the muscles of the face, jaw and tongue--that's where people get the most tension!. If you get physical tensenes in one part of your body, try to tense-release it; for example, when I used to do a performance, my hands would shake and my wrists would perspire!. If I just tightened my fists (not to the point of pain, and think "tense" when you do it) and then let the hands go limp a few times--and then stretched my fingers out as hard as was comfy and released them several times--the shaking/sweating would go away!.

If it's mental (forgetting, foggy thoughts, blurry vision) then you need psychological relaxation exercises to do on your own time!. Look up "guided imagery" and try going to a bookstore that sells relaxation records to get some of it!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

To be frank - if you are extremly shy - you can't be an actress!. Acting takes alot of courage and the ability to just not care what anyone thinks if you and to be comfortable with making a total idiot out of yourself!.

you cannot be shy in auditions - you have to be as open, out there and bubbly as you can otherwise they will not look at you twice!.

Just try not caring what other people think of you and make a tit out of yourself - its the best way to learn to act comfortably in front of people otherwise - you are looking in the wrong industry for your personality!.

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Most theatres offer summer camps!. Practice in front of a mirror!. Start small and practice monologues in front of your family, then add a few friends, and keep building from there!. Get involved in school drama!. Good roles come from experience and if you are not willing to break out of your shell and go for it, unfortunately, acting may not be for you!. However, there are other aspects of theatre that you may be more suited for -- such a stage managing, light management, or directing!. Those people generally stay "behind the scenes" and work directly with the cast, but do not have to show their faces during productions!. Good luck!Www@QuestionHome@Com

I know this sound really mean but it kinda needs to be said!.!.!.

If you're shy, then how have you got what it takes!?

Yes, there are many actresses out there who are shy, but they opened up, they did countless school theatre productions!.

Overcome your shyness, then start looking for opportunities - if you audition now, chances are they won't accept you - many casting directors want an actress who is bubbly, outgoing and full of life!

Think about - if you did make it and you were shy, how would you have the courage to go and say hi to your fans!?

Sorry it's so negative, but that is my honest opinion!.!.!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

!.!.!.I dont know what to say to you because shy is the last thing any actor is!. You have to dig deep into that actress in you, and think to you self that you are on a mission to become an actress, and cant let a little personality slip up stop you!.

Gain confidense by talking a lot to people at school, join danse or sport clubs, some kind of club, go a lot to public places like a mall, etc!.

Generally try to be more social, that helps confidense a lot!. And dont hesitate to talk to people, theyre talking to a potential actress here! ;)

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First remember Acting is just making believe or pretending!.
Stage Fright stops many a performer from success!. There are many suggestions running from picturing your audience in their underwear to eating a certain fruit!.
I have found a method that worked wonders for me and I have taught others to use it with great success!.
Focus on the performance!.
You concentrate on the story, What mood you are supposed to be in!. Your mind is on giving the best performance and if you are into the production, you will not be thinking about the audience!. Not only does it eliminate your stage fright, you become a better performer!.
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Try a community theatre or a school play to start with!. The auditions will help you overcome it a bit!. You need to start small though!. Experience on a stage that is small is the best way, then work your way up!.

Just remember you're not you when you audition or perform!. You are whoever the director says you are!. If you have to do it in front of other people just pretend you'll never see them again!.

As cheesy as it sounds, if you're serious you and your parents have to believe you can do it!. If you don't nail your first audition, well it's your first audition! No worries, you'll get better!. Practice facial expressions and small scenes from t!.v or plays, in front of people would be best!.

Best of Luck!
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im really shy too, but i am 13 and have an agent!.
most people say that shy people make the best actresses because they can become someone there not!.

you probrobly hear this alot, but try to join a school drama class and getting more talents!.

people usually look for people that can: sing, dance, play a sport, or anything really!.

and you do need money because you have to be able to pay for head shots, and this happens like every 6 months!.

agents are free, which is good!. and they find you commercials and things to audition for!.

i am begging to over come my shyness just by getting out there!.

well i hope i helped!.
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well, even if u r shy u shouldnt let that get in the way of something that u are clearly very talented at!.
yes, you may be performing in frount of lots of ppl, but think, you r the one that has been chosen to do that, to perform, because the ppl that chose you know you are capable!.!.
at the end of the day what the worst that could go wrong, that anyother actor hasnt done, going wrong is just getting one step closer, and improving towards ur dream, if no-one made mistakes, then the world would b a boring place!
they are only people, and as you have such a gift, show it off, show it of to all of the ppl you can!. think how singas must feel b for they go on stage, they must b peeing them selvs, but wen they get started its fine! show off to all the people your talent, and anyway it doesnt matta how shy u r, its ur talent, so dont let ur shyness get in the way of your potentially amazing career,
charlee!.!.xWww@QuestionHome@Com

there're a lotta actors/actresses that are shy!. as long as you can get in the zone while you're shooting, you're fine!. think of it this way; you can read the script 2 ways!. either you do an excellent job, or you let your shyness get the best of you and wind up doing terrible and giving everyone a bad impression of you!.

good luck :]Www@QuestionHome@Com

A lot of famous actors are very shy you know!.!.!. But they made it!. Practise makes perfect!. All you need to do is pretend that you are somone else on interviews!. That sounds wrong, but what I mean is that you should play an extrovert person, because acting is what you want to do!. You go girl! Www@QuestionHome@Com

Practice talking in front of people!. Doing school presentations is very helpful, believe it or not!. The more you just jump in and do it, the more comfortable you become!Www@QuestionHome@Com

go to acting workshops!.it helps!.!.also try to practice a lot!.!.!. or audition to be an extra!.!.so you can practice your skills!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

When you act!.!.!.jsut forget about EVERYTHING around you!.!.!.!.and pretend no ones there!.!.!.!.lots of HOLLYWOOD actresses of these days were shy little girls!.!.!.so yh!.!.BE CONFiDENT !! ;]Www@QuestionHome@Com

Um i do believe you should still be in school if your a teen!. so get back to work and ask later! Www@QuestionHome@Com

you should just practice in front of people or just pretend they are not there

GOD BLESSWww@QuestionHome@Com