Help!!! Pre-teen acting question please?
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Listen to your Mom.  She's right, even tho you don't want to listen to her.  You're only 12.  You are not an actress.  5 plays and 1 commercial does not make you an actress.  You're still underage. Get a ladder and work your way to the top.\nP.S.  You write very mature for a 12 year old.  Hmmmm  makes me wonder how old you really are!\nAnd....12 yr. olds are not positive of anything.
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I am 15 and want to be a model. What can I do to get into this career? This is my dream! Please help me out here!\n\n1) First finish your education...learning how to spell is important for filling out job applications.\n2) Take modeling classes\n3) Go to cast calls\n4) Remember to keep it tasteful! Sleezy will bite you in the behind one day!
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Get recognize do more to get your face known in the industry. Go to a few interviews and make things for you a lot easier i want to be a cover girl i went to new york 5 months ago and they loved me. I did a few modeling shows and this summer i might be doing a commercial so just stay determined and focused. Your going to get turned down a lot but stay strong.
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I am a thespian who one day will have her day on stage..I applaude you for persuing your acting career. I have a free subscription to one of the best ezines ever that Chad Gracia writes. He gives you tips from how to make an impression in the audition to how to choose a manager. Just check it out and see for yourself..hoping you much success..
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take an acting class and see how it goes.\nlife as an actor seems tough, so best of luck.
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go to actstudent.org they can help you out.
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I found drama really helped me get over my shyness.  If you're in highshcool take a drama class.  If you're out of highschool, look into a theatre company and audition.  Even if you don't make it, the simple fact that you auditioned infront of -people- will slowly help you
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get a new agent\n\nor become a better actor
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Ha. I just answered your question! \n\n\n\nUm.... Apply apply apply. I'd say get a camera and learn to love the heck out of talking about yourself. It seems that they have open casting calls, but it also always seems that people who send in videos have a higher chance of getting on the show.
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Although being an actor is extremely rewarding, finding work can be a challenge. The profession requires great commitment and fortitude. \n \n   \n  Steps:  \n1.   Decide whether you want to be a professional actor (addressed here) or an amateur. If you want to be a professional, read on.  \n  \n2.   Move to a major city. Eventually, New York or Los Angeles will be your destination, but as you build your résumé of experience you can work in other major metropolitan areas that have good theater or film communities.  \n  \n3.   Enroll in acting class. Good actors study their entire lives. To choose a good class, ask trusted, successful professionals for references.  \n  \n4.   Get a headshot (see "How to Get a Headshot," under Related eHows).  \n  \n5.   Compose a résumé of all the work you have done so far. As your body of work grows, drop the less professional work (such as school plays) from your résumé.  \n  \n6.   Send your headshot and résumé with a brief cover letter to all the casting directors and agents in your area. Follow up with postcards every four to six months, updating them on your current acting projects.  \n  \n7.   Read the trade papers regularly: "Backstage," "Dramalogue," "The Ross Reports" and "Variety," as well as online publications such as newenglandfilm.com, as appropriate. Know what is being cast where, and send headshots and notes directly to directors and producers whenever possible, requesting auditions.  \n  \n8.   Always accept invitations to industry events and parties, and meet industry professionals whenever possible. Who you know is extremely important.  \n  \n9.   Persevere.  \n  \n  Tips:  \n Acting is a tough business; make sure your personality is suited for the ups and downs. If not, amateur theater is also a good way to practice your craft.  \n  \n Ignore negative clichés about actors and the entertainment business.  \n  \n  \n Warnings:  \n Be skeptical of shady services offered to actors; there are many scams that prey on the dreams of actors.  \n  \n\nActing teachings by Charlie Capen\nTo be a great actor, one must learn or study. \n\nSome good schools or acting teachings are Lee Strasberg, Stella Adler, etc. \n\nBy far, my favorite school (in LA) is The Beverly Hills Playhouse. It is an amazing school and teaches acting, administration (of your career, etc.) and ethics. The teacher has studied with many of the greats as a peer and student. \n\nBut most importantly, follow your heart and dreams, and don't let anyone squash them for they are future not yet come into fruition.
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first_time_mommy_92506 has it exactly right.\n\nI used to work with the casting director at MCA Universal and what she told me is that no matter what the parent wants, if the child does not truly enjoy the experience, no casting agent will hire the child.\n\nShe told me a story of a little girl who was a fabulous model, but when the agency met her brother, the little boy was so unhappy, they told the mother they would not hire him.\n\nSo if your child thrives on this, then most reputable casting agents will at least grant an interview.\n\nAVOID any agency that asks you to pay money up front.  That's a scam.  \n\nCertainly start with the well known agencies - Ford, Wilhelmina, etc. but also research what catalog companies, like LL Bean do when they seek child models.
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not a problem friend:-)\nno matter how you prepare yourself not to act....\nyou would definitely A C T :-)\nfor, we all want to sell us. Nobody is perfect but we all are trying to ACT perfect\n:-)\nsuggestion:- don't think too much, ACT normal.
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Pushy parent alert.\nDon't most 5 year olds want to be actresses?\nThere is little chance of your daughter becoming a movie star, and she will probably grow out of it and start thinking about serious career choices in the next few years. Most young girls want to be famous - it's normal.
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Take lessons, and practice, practice, practice. Get familiar with the classic techniques and adapt them to your own body (locking your abs, posture, breathing). Only practicing you'll discover what works better for you and get better. Also, put yourself out there: sing at parties, talent shows, and answer as many casting calls as you're able (maybe you'd like to try joining a talent agency)
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first u need to move to florida ao u are available for a lot of casting calls. You need to go and get some head shots done so you can bring them with you. You also need a very supportive family to bring you to the auditions. There is no easy route to success. You will probably be turned down hundreds of times but if you want it that badly, you will stick with it.
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find an agency, look in the phone book. make sure that they are a member of SAG (Screen Actors Guild) and they will not charge you. anyone that is legitimate wont at least. they will get something like 15% to 20% of what you make on each gig. you will have to go on casting calls and do not get discouraged, it will take a lot of them before you get a gig, usually. Good Luck.
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you don't get an application! an agent has to hear about you, but only if you're in the "acting biz"! start out by joining a school play and working your way up. if you are the best on the cast, then an agent will (a 50-50% chance) hear about you! Good Luck in the acting career!