Prayers please.

[kittiekat93]

Heyy, I am really trying my hardest to convince my dad to let me do this acting thing. I havent gotten his answer yet, so could you pray for him so that he can realize how much of a good idea it is. since i am really depressed all the time, acting makes me a lot happier, i dont have a clue why, but it just does. I will post later if he agrees, if he does, can you please pray for me so that i can be good at it, because i dont know if i am or not.

[Storm]

Sounds as though you're really keen. What is this 'acting thing'? Is it a course?

[kittiekat93]

its a course type thing you take, and after they will get you an agent and represent you at your auditions.

[Storm]

Does it cost a lot of money?

[kittiekat93]

i dont have a clue.. probably a whole crapload!!!!!

[Sercee]

You should find out as much as you can about it, including the price and any time or obligational requirements that you and your dad (since you're a minor) need to be aware of.

The more research you do the more you'll appear serious and focused about it. These will greatly boost your chances with dad... though keep in mind, there is only so much that can be done to help your case if he simply can't afford it. You might have to look into part time work to help with the initial fees.

[kittiekat93]

HOLY CRAPSICLES i just remembered something my friend told me (he has starred in a movie and been in a few tv shows) if you get an agent, you dont pay them anything unless you get a part in something, then they get like 10% of what you were payed. I think its like that for this thing, you dont pay them anything unless you actually get a gig..........

[[Hearthwitch]]

They may not take a fee unless you're hired for a part but there are often a lot of associated costs. One common cost is for photographs that will be used to represent you when trying to interest producers and directors. Other costs may include any advertising campaigns or publications that your agent may feel would be useful for your career. My best advice is to not go into something blindly. Research everything and make decision once you know what you're getting into. I know a lot of people who jumped into the performing arts and were screwed over simply because they weren't cautious enough.

Finally, if acting is something you really want to do then start thinking about the kind of skills that will assist your career. Knowing how to sing and dance are useful skills for an actor to have and they look good on a resume. Find out if there are any acting classes and any special programs too. Volunteer your time at a local theater company or school productions and get some experience behind the scenes to get an idea of how things are done. It also won't hurt to find which universities have good programs for budding actors. Don't forget to check for scholarships, too!

Show business is highly competitive and ruthless, so work hard to get as many advantages as possible. Don't sit back and wait for it to come to you. There are hundreds of other people, just as motivated, experienced and qualified out there and they all want the part you're going for.

That's why I decided not to become a professional dancer. I did have friends who did go on to work as actors and dancers and it's a hard life. Most actors and dancers don't have a stable income from their career of choice and you get rejected for more parts than you'll ever get. If all that ceases to matter the second you step on stage... then go for it.

Hearthwitch.

[kittiekat93]

whoa thanks for the replies people
hearthwitch you really made me think

[Sobek]

if you do want to persue dancing or acting or something i personally advise you go to university and get some qualifications for another more stable career you have an interest, because acting and dancing are mostly risky type endevours that are short lived while a person is younger. so get your qualifications, then once your acting/dancing is said and done, you'll have something to fall back on.

[Storm]

That is some really decent advice from Sobek.

[kittiekat93]

my dad said almost exactly that, that i shouldnt start acting until i am out of school for good. i love to cut hair, so i want to be a hairdresser too. so i might start with that in a few years.

[Storm]

If you don't mind me asking - how old are you?

[kittiekat93]

not young. not old.

[Storm]

not young. not old.

If you are still at school - you're young. Be grateful for that, lol.

Young and old are all relative anyway. When I was 8 - 15 seemed old. When I was 15 - 21 seemed old. Now that I am 31, anything under 21 seems young and of course I have now pushed the boundary of 'old' to 40. No doubt when I am 40 then 50 will be the new 'old'.


Anyway, I was only asking so as to be in a better position to give you advice.