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Question: Where do i go for auditions!? please read!?
Im 14 going on 15, i love drama and most people say i am very good at it!. I see , say in programmes actors/actresses my age on say hollyoaks etc!.!.!. and i want to know how they get the auditions!.

I know some people say you need to get an agent, but i want o now if any programmes like have open auditions!.

Please reply if you have any details on anything!.!.!.even your experiences if you have been to an audition for acting and what it was like!.!.

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I started acting at your age, and I just graduated this year with a BFA in Musical Theatre!.

I would suggest just starting with community theatre!. You should be able to find auditions in the paper, or just call the theatres near you and ask if they are having any auditions soon!. Get comfortable with being on stage!.

Most people auditioning for those type of programs have a lot of experience, and quite a bit of training!. Start taking acting classes somewhere local, that either don't require auditons or that have minimal audition requirements!. They will help you get the training, experience, and repetoire that you need!.

If you really want to continue after high school, audition for both Fine Arts programs at 4 year schools and 2 year conservatory programs, and determine which ones you think will fit your needs!.

Right now, the biggest thing is experience, experience, experience!. it doens't matter whether it's you high school play, or community theatre, or a regional production, you can learn something form all of them!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Sorry!I cann't help you !.
But please do search about it!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

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You honestly don't sound ready for auditions just yet!. You need to get into classes and train first!. If you're in the LA area look here: http://workingactors!.com/ Click on actors, then training, then children's training!. You can also find classes via ads in Backstage and Variety!. I would advise you to make a list of questions, make a few copies, then start calling!. In the end you'll have all those sheets of questionairres to compare and see which studios you should try out!. Some questions you may want to ask: What class would they recommed you begin with!? Is there a start up fee in addition to the class fee!? Will they allow you to audit the class (try it once for free) before committing to a long term class or workshop!? Who teaches the class!? What are their qualifications!?

While in class you should network with other actors and the teachers!. Let them know you would like to get an agent and they will help you get ready for that!. Ask other students who they are represented by!. Once you've built good relationships ask if you may use them as a reference when submitting yourself to their agent!. Your teachers are also a good source of audition info!.

Again, if you're in LA use Actorsaccess!.com, backstage!.com, LAcasting!.com though I only highly recommend the first 2!. LAcasting is more expensive but it is legit and can be worth it!. You do not need an agent for these sites!. They are a good way to build credits but don't expect top tier auditions from them!. Just stuff to give you experience!. There's still a lot of competition out there so don't think it will be easy!. Another way to gain experience would be local theatre and student films!. Contact colleges near you with a film department and ask how their students cast their projects!. For theatre, backstage has most of those auditions unless you're not in NY or LA!. Check your local newspaper for theatres near you and look up their websites!. If that info is not there, call them directly and ask where they post audition info!. Theatres also have acting classes so ask about that as well!. Theatrical training and experience is highly valued in the industry so don't knock it!.

good luck,
MarianneWww@QuestionHome@Com