Acting, for me?

Question

i got two calls to be interviewed for acting and modeling. i always really wanted to be an actor my whole life, modeling...eh, not so much. but, i am really shy when it comes to acting in front of people i dnt kno. so... my ? is, how do i become more outgoing?

Answer 1

haha your last question is really up to you haha. You just be more outgoing! I think you meant to ask, how do you become less shy in front of people when it comes to acting, right? Well, the only real way to do this is practice. Just keep practicing your acting in front of people. I use to be afraid to perform in front of audiences but my choral director kept telling me to keep at it. You just have to put yourself out there. Tell yourself that the audience isn't really there. A trick we use to do is to just keep practicing on stage. And we'll line up the seats in the order it would be during a performance night. We'd let people walk in during rehearsals to watch us. And gradually, we got used to it. If it really bothers you, try to make eye contact with a mark on the wall that you set for yourself. Hope this helps.

PS: Usually acting and modelling calls are for Movie acting, not stage acting. Which one are you talking about? Stage acting is completely different than acting in front of cameras.

Answer 2

If you start taking some acting and modeling classes, they will put you in situations that make you uncomfortable, like doing things in front of the class. The more you do this, the more you should start to feel comfortable.

In the end, if you can't get over that hump, it will be almost impossible for you to be a good actress. If you really want this, you will find a way to overcome this.

One more thing. Today should be the last day that you tell yourself you are REALLY SHY. Don't keep reinforcing that to yourself. Start telling yourself that you are outgoing and asking yourself what people who are outgoing and self-confident act like. Put your acting skills to a test and start acting like them!

Tony

Answer 3

I've always been a shy person myself when on stage,

but a couple of years ago my drama teacher pointed out that i needed to become more confident in myself especially when acting!

she sugested that just practising in front of neighbours and friends can really help!

she also sugested  that i could then try to do some more acting in front of crowds i dont know!

but just think if you make a mistake the crowd wont know you!

and its alot better making mistakes in front people you dont know than people you do know!

just remember when your on stage and when your off-

its not the person you are that counts- it s the person you think you are!

i hope i have helped and good luck for the future

bouncin!

Answer 4

Unfortunately, Caroline, the quickest way to become more outgoing is to become comfortable with whatever you are feeling inhibits you.

So, for acting and modelling, I would suggest that you build your confidence. If you have a boyfriend (or girlfriend), I would suggest that you first start by acting and/or modelling for them. Be sure that they know how serious you are and don't let it turn into something that doesn't boost your esteem.

Once you are comfortable with that situation, move up to acting in front of friends and family. Again, be sure that they understand how important this is to you.

Once you are fully confident with that situation, all that you can do is take the bigger plunge of acting in front of strangers. You can do this by auditioning for bit parts in theatre companies and then building your way up the ladder to lead roles.

Unfortunately, that approach takes an exceptionally long time for most people, and if you have offers now, they aren't going to last forever.

The fastest way to get over bashfulness or a case of stage fright is to bite the bullet and get some experience. When I started making films I was dead scared to be on camera, and I felt like my every move was amplified, but after some time, I became quite comfortable with acting in front of other people.

You just have to remember that people are taking you seriously when you act or model at this level, and they are not the immature jerks at the back of the class that are waiting for the perfect moment to laugh at you.