How can I become an actor at the age of 13? When the show I want to be in is in San Francisco and Los Angeles.
149935
take acting classes. Watch out for predatory old guys in floral print shirts. Develop your skills, take care of your mind and body. Don't do drugs, save your money for head shots.\n\nHire an agent. \n\ngood luck.
76510
no you are not to younge. jojo was what 13. but you do need to be on your toes and aware of what and who you are and what you want to do. the industry is crazy and can be deviouse and you do need to find a good agent and be open to critisism. and i suppose music college couldnt hurt.
825725
I can see that your parents/family are big influences to you. If you really want to do your schooling out here I think you would have to do some pretty big convincing. I think It may  be best to concentrate on the positives. If you do want to attend school in the entertainment industry it may be best to go to one of the film schools in Los Angeles. I know the University of Southern California has a good one, and there are a few other private schools with good programs. This is where Hollywood is you know. ;-) \n\nI feel you may have a better chance of getting your parents to let you come out here if you tell them that you are going to film school to be a director/producer rather than an actress. It simply sounds more prestegious.  Going in this direction may also benefit you professionally. Dont lie to them and say you dont want to act. Just tell them that you may want to only play small parts in your own movies, and that they can have parts too. Make a joke out of it. You can also let them know that you want to make Filipino movies also. \n\nDo research on the schools before hand, so that you can tell them all the good things about the schools you are planning to go to. A lot of film schools out here are very prestegious. You can find all the information on the schools websites.\nYou can also let them know of the huge filipino (and Asian) population and culture Los Angeles and America has. Or if it helps, and if you want to, say you will live with your uncle and he will watch you. Good luck! Remember ask nicely, be very very persistent, respectful, dont pout and concentrate on all the positives. Ask them like you are a grown woman and have already decided. See ya in Hollywood.!
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Experience. If you are of school age, see if your high school or college as a drama or theater department.  Look for a local community theater group and join it.  I promise you that you will have the time of your life performing.  Once you've join a theater group, talked to the director about who in the area teaches acting.   \n\nConsider some singing and dance lessons also, as they are helpful talents for any actor.\n\nLike anything worthwhile, it takes time, practice, and disciple. But unlike most other things, it is FUN the whole time.  Both of my daughters have acted in community theater and are now married to guys they acted with, and my oldest boy is engaged to a fellow actress.  So a local community theater group is an excellent social contact place as well.\n\nI would go on, but I have to leave for rehearsal for "Once Upon a Mattress" opening in August...(Tickets available of anyone who would like to come...)
1158546
uproot your entire life and move to the united states. if you're hot send your pictures to a modeling agency or something then maybe u can move into acting.
25531
No you don't.  BUT acting in the drama club will help.    Go ahead a join the Drama club if your school offers one!  \n\nGood luck on your acting career
504363
If the academy in Los Angeles you're talking about is the LAPD academy, you'd have to be hired by the Los Angeles Police Department - it's their academy, and they make the rules.\n\nIf you're talking about a "generic" police academy in California, they are almost always run by local community colleges.  You can enroll in one (as long as you're 18+) just because you want to, you do not even have to be interested in working in law enforcement.  You have to be able to pass a written test (your ability to read and write will be tested), and you must be free from any convictions that will prohibit you from being able to possess a firearm.  You also have to be able to afford the $1,000 + price tag....it's expensive because it's roughly 700 hours of full-time education.
222805
Well, you have to be 16 to go on American Idol.  Sometimes they have child superstar shows for kids up to the age of 16.\n\nYou can try looking for commercial auditions on www.actorsaccess.com, if they are looking for someone who can sing.
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i would sugest getting an agent first learning about the biz then being your own agent if you would like.\nto be an agent you must know where and when all the castings are and send people to the audtions. \nit would be a conflict of intrest to do both.\n\nmake sure you have your headshot/ comp card and your resume handy and ready to go
381003
Audition. That's how most commercial stars get in. Good luck.
467633
I'm 44 and my life is just beginning.  In writing, in sports, in business.  You come from a great era so go do it, man, go do it!!!   Don't ask these people if you're too old.  Six feet under is too old and not one second before.
708545
start with making a portfoliio of your work from grade school and on...\n\nYou will be played with often, so choose a smart agent by going to actor's guild website and follow the money.  But I would start in a theater such as small acting schools in Chicago, or go to college such as Columbia cologe.
927419
I don't have a professional background in film, but I have read up on it. Botttom line: get first hand experiance. If you want to an actor the hards are pretty hard against you (read: slim to none). But if you want to be involved in the production, you have some options. You can try the Second Assistant Directors Training Program, which is extremely competitive but a great opportunity if you get in. Visit dgptp.org/jobdues.html\nYou can also try getting in as a temp, in which you get a small job like answering phones but get to meet people who could possibly set you up. For that, you can call:\n\nThe Freidman Agency (310) 850-1002\nBlaine and Associates (310) 785-0560\nThe Job Factory (310) 475-9521\n\nThere are also film schools, most notably the New York Film Academy ( nyfa.com) and Los Angeles City College (lacc.cc.ca.us)
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Here is a good site to get you started in finding auditions and casting calls in your area:\n\nhttp://www.auditions.com/article_5.php\n\nGood luck in your acting career!
129870
Sure. Get some experience in community theatre. If you're good and you like it take some acting courses from your local college. They should have some contacts that can help you.
836519
You'll need to make a demo tape with you speaking in your normal voice, and then any character voices that you can do.  I would do some leg work and try to find some studios that do video production.  I'm not sure of LA, but Houston's ADV/Funimation studios do massive amounts of DVDs and are always accepting new talent.  Good luck!
829561
Im 18 and from Los Angeles, California. By the way,  very interesting results!