Auditions in New York? I want to become an actress..?

Question

Where can i go or what do i do to get roles? Like an extra or just something small. I don't know who to contact. I am a girl, 15.

p.s i do not like theatre, im talking about like t.v and films

thnx!

Answer 1

what do you MEAN you "do not like theater"

With that attitude, you can never make it in acting.

Answer 2

Acting is tough, and it's good that you know so. Talent, determination, skill, and perseverance are all must haves. And even then it's not enough. You often miss out on work for reasons beyond your control, i.e you're too pretty, young, old, fat, skinny, dark, light, funny, nice etc etc.

You need to be properly trained (drama school, courses etc). You also need a good agent, who understands what you want, and sees your potential. Then you need a VERY thick skin. You will receive a lot of criticism, and it will feel personal. And you need to be willing to sacrifice a lot. Move away from your family, friends, boyfriend/girlfriend if work calls for it.

You need a great photgraph. This is how you open the door that leads to agents, then auditions, then work. Do not skint on this expence. Be prepared to pay a couple of hundred to have you picture taken by a talented actors photographer. You can find them in the phone book, or often through recommendations of agents whom you approach.

Once you have a great photo, write up a performance cv, stating any performance or related experience you have. Do NOT put your normal jobs (paper-run, waiting tables etc) on this, only performance, training, theatre, voice, sport ability, accents, height, eye and hair colour etc.

Then produce lots of copies of cv and photo, and call agents, requesting a meeting. Sometimes they'll see you in person, other times they'll ask you to submit your forms. Attach a self addressed stamped envelope if you want your photos back. Any agency that asks you for money in order to represent you is a scam. An acting agent takes a percentage of your income for each acting job, that is the legitimate way they make money. Where I am it varies between 10% and 20% depending on the agent and the type of work.

Good luck. You'll need an abundance of confidence, a thick skin, and plenty of perseverance. It can very often be years before you get good work. As Don Cheattle once said "If you can do anything else, do it". But if acting is really you passion, all the sacrifices will be worth it if you succeed. Bear in mind most people do not succeed, and that is a risk you must be willing to take

Answer 3

you need to be a bit older for most of the roles out there and extremely talented.  start small.  community theater, college classes, more exposure and then take it to Broadway.

Answer 4

You have to start with plays and then branch out...My daughter was in many plays even worked as a director....then got an agent  (who only gets paid if she gets jobs) and then auditions started coming in and she did get turned down sometimes but that is part of it....she did get a part a 3 day job as an extra in the movie starring Queen Latifa...Hairspray...it is so cool to be a proud mom and see her in the movie.....she was paid well too and it goes on her resume for future auditions.....Can you sing and dance???

Can you memorize lengthy conversations?????? These are things you need to work on....My daughter took some dance lessons.....and had a vocal coach.....

Start by looking in your local paper for auditions...and try out...

Answer 5

Buy a copy of Backstage newspaper, you can buy it any large newstand here in the city. World News on 42nd Street, going toward Port Authority sells it.  You should also buy a copy of the Ross Reports, it lists every Talent Agency in NYC.