Acting Camps.?

Question

Ok, I'm 13 years old and I want to be an actress, but not for the fame. I've always wanted to act but never knew what to do. In school I've done small plays but nothing major. In my 7th grade year I did the news for the school and we filmed it and it was broadcasted through the enitre school. But I know thats not enough so I want to go to some sort of acting camp. Do you have any good ideas? And would you recommed being a Disney actress or just get roles in movies? I know it is hard work and all but im bound and determined to be an actress. Im really good at it too. So can someone give me camp ideas and help me become an actress?

Answer 1

I'm going to have to agree with Theatre Doc on this one. Too late for camps, they'll already be filled out. You can try getting on a waiting list, but I doubt you'll get in (but hey it's worth a shot).

I again would agree with Theatre Doc that you should take whatever you get for roles. Audition for anything in your area (community theatre, independent film, school) and worry about getting experience and learning technique- rather than what size the part is, and who it's for.

If you take acting/singing/dancing lessons during the year check to see if your school offers summer intensives. Often camps are offered through colleges, or through your town/city.  If you don't know of any try searching Google "[your city name] summer drama camps."

If you can't act in a structured environment this summer, than grab your a camera and make your own movies. It'll keep you acting and give you a chance to be a writer, director and technician.

Break a leg!

Answer 2

IT is probably too late to get into a good acting camo for this summer, you have to appy in Feb or March. Don't care what kind of role you get, take what is offerred. The best camps are in LA -- Young Actors Camp and SOCDA -- check their web sites. I teach aspiring actors how to prepare for a career.

Answer 3

Probably right, it is too late to get into a good acting camp. I'm in a couple, and I signed up a couple months ago and now they're full. Shows you how many people want to get into acting camps. Look into community theatre productions for the rest of the summer, and try looking in to camps for next year.