What acting oppertunities would a teenager in Missouri have as far as acting?
I am 14 and i would like to expand my acting carrier. I have been an extra in a movie, an extra in a music video and a lead role in my school’s play. I just don’t know of any acting opportunities in Missouri. Can anyone help me?
The following is the answer:
Answer by Anna
Step 1
Enroll in some acting classes. Without these, you will get absolutely nowhere in the business. For starters, I would suggest a basic acting or theatre class. If you’re looking to break into film or television acting, I would suggest taking an on camera acting workshop to get familiar with working on a set. Basic classes shouldn’t cost more than a few hundred dollars, if that. Stay away from companies such as John Robert Powers, Barbizon, or the like. These are scams. Many classes are offered at your local theater. With some research on the internet or the phone book, finding an acting class for you will be easy. In addition to acting classes, try getting into singing or dance lessons. These will make you a better overall performer and give you a real leg up over the competition!
Step 2
After you’re enrolled in an acting class, it’s time to move onto the next step: gaining experience. Audition for local theater productions, school and church plays, and independent films. The most important thing is to get involved as much as you can! As an amateur actor, you will not automatically start out by doing films and television shows. It would be a major plus if you landed some leads or major roles in a production. Some local modeling and commercial gigs require no experience, so try looking into that also. To find auditions, call your local theater company or contact a local community college, which may be holding auditions for student films, which look great on any resume. If you are looking into auditioning for Disney Channel, please don’t send your audition tapes. Unless you have an agent and an impressive resume, you won’t even be considered – you’ll just be wasting the casting directors and your time. Also, “casting call” websites are not a good place to start. Many of those sites are usually scams or require you to pay money.
Step 3
Now that you’ve been taking acting classes and have some experience in acting, it’s time to begin your long journey in the business. The first step is to get 8×10 color headshots of yourself. When you are just starting out, don’t make these too expensive. Once you land an agent you’ll most likely be asked to get new headshots anyway. Get about fifty of these prints to start. Next you need to create a resume, which is a written copy of all previous acting training and experience, as well as your statistics and skills. You can go to http://www.bestsampleresume.com/acting-r… to find the best format for you. Paste your resume to the back of your headshot. This is your business card in the acting world, so make it a good reflection of you! Don’t embellish your resume. You are now ready for the next step, and perhaps the most challenging and exciting step… getting an agent.
Step 4
You now have your business card for the acting business so now it’s time for the most important step which is getting an agent! Agents help find auditions and casting calls for you to attend and they should not cost you anything, so never pay an agent. They only take around 15% of the money you earn when you book a job, so they don’t make money unless you do! Start out by finding a local agent. To find a list of SAG franchised agencies in your area, visit http://www.sag.org. Once you have selected a few agencies that you like, send them your resume and headshot, along with a cover letter in a yellow envelope. (A cover letter is a note briefly describing why you would be an asset the company.) Do not drop these off. If they agency is interested, they will contact you for an interview. This can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months, so don’t get discouraged! When they do call you in for an interview and you impress them, you may be asked to sign with their agency. Once you’re officially apart of an agency, they will find auditions for film, television, commercials, or theater depending on your type of agency.
Those are the basic steps on how to become a professional actor. Note that this does not mean movie or television star! You most likely will never become a famous celebrity. If you are truly into acting for the passion, you’re stardom level won’t matter to you. Do all the research you can. I would also suggest checking out http://www.theatredoconacting.blogspot.com. Theatre Doc tells the hard truth to acting and the reality of it all. Again, I wish you all the luck!
Check out these sites for acting tips, resources, and more:
http://startips.com/
http://sag.org/
http://www.aftra.org
http://www.redbirdstudio.com/AWOL
Answer by Soccer-goddesss
Well in show buisiness, being an extra doesn’t count as acting because your just standing there without saying anything. So don’t put that on your resume. Or you will look VERY unprofessional and they wont take you as seriously.
Anyway, there isn’t that much going on Missouri. You can check if there is a community theatre near you and keep doing school plays. But you haven’t really done much in the way of acting right now, so it isn’t really time for you to expand. If you have any more questions on acting, I’d be glad to help if you email me.
Answer by Theatre Doc
almost none. Look for a community theatre near you and if you are in an urban are look for a youth theater. thanks for the plug, Anna.
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