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Question: I Really want to be a Teen Actress!.!?
I am 13 years old and i cant imagine doing anything else! do you have any ideas how to help me or no any good websites giving tips!. I have had some experiance but i really want some more!. im also on grade 3 singing so please help! i really want to be a actress!Www@QuestionHome@Com


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Some will tell you that you need to get an agent or to get pictures taken and things like that!.

Contrary to popular belief, the first steps to becoming an actress are not to get a head shot, resume and an agent!. Before you do those things, you should know how to do something!

Go to school or classes for acting to see what it's like, if you have the talent and if you even like it!. Start looking into drama classes at school!. And just have fun!. There's plenty of time to think about whether or not you will actually make it or not!. But when the time comes, be honest with yourself!. If you are not, you will not be happy and you will probably never make it!.

Find out from other aspiring actors, books, websites, struggling actors (to see what they are doing wrong!. You won't have too much trouble finding them!) and just do research about the industry!. Read the trade papers like Backstage (also the website) and Variety (also has a site)!.

also, have a look at this page on my site for new and aspiring actors!. It has 23 links to different pages that have to do with starting an acting career!. http://www!.actingcareerstartup!.com/teen_!.!.!. !.

Good luck!

TonyWww@QuestionHome@Com

the first thing you need to be a teen actress is parents who are actively trying to make that happen for you!. Want isn't enough!. Before you waste your money on classes you had better find out it you are any good at it by trying out for every play you can find and after a couple of years evaluating your ability!. If you stink, quit!. If you show some really really good ability, keep doing plays and take some acting classes!. that is how it is done!. Acting classes are the second step to becoming an actor, not the first!. First you have to be good at it, really good at it,because you will be competing with the best actors in the world for every role!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

SAG
AFTRA
Actor's Equity
Agent
Manager
Auditions
Roles
Headshots
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You need all these to make it in the business of Hollywood, L!.A!., and the industry!. Maybe not at first, but you'll need it later on!. I suggest starting small, but then you can build up your game, and compete for big casting directors and producers and directors!. When you go into an audition, be polite, friendly(but not friendly so that you're annoying and/or psycho), and show that you want this role more than any other person there(just don't be go overboard and get obnoxious)!. Basically, have an all around award winning attitude!. And if you're auditioning for a happy part, smile! Duh!. =) And if they criticize you, don't blow up at them-take what they say and apply it for next time!. And if acting ever seems like too much work(sometimes work at all, not always), pack, leave, and take a rest!. Cause this is what YOU love to do, what you WANT to do!. So have fun, and never, ever give up!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Take theater classes and dance classes!. You want as many talents as you can have!. You need to find an agent and really look for jobs!. Keep your grades up and keep fit!. Take some other classes as well (learn to play something, sports, ect)

but really - stick with theater in school for a while because you perform there to and you might find an agent or casting dir!. while you are there!. Get as much experience as you can!.

Warning: Acting needs time, so relax and learn as much as you can while waiting!.

I wish you luckWww@QuestionHome@Com

Same! But the best thing to do is, with ur parents permission, hire an agent who can find you auditions for things, look in newspapers and online for auditions!. And if you havent yet, start of at a drama club like Stagecoach, or one in you local area!. BUT do not rely on just acting to carry you through life as it is a full market and it very wary, meaning completely unstable!. Have it as a hardworking hobby and you'll get somewhere! There are many internet sites that notify you when auditions come up and that sort of thing but nearly all of them do cost, theyre all on google + yahoo if you look hard enough! Good luck! Hope to see you on tele soon! xxxWww@QuestionHome@Com

That's cool!.!.!.!?Www@QuestionHome@Com