Can I still be good at acting if I'm shy?

Question

Some of my friends, and people that don't even know eachother, say that I should be an actress for different reasons. But I don't see what they see because I am REALLY shy, especially infront of lots of people I don't know. When I do presentations in class, I'm like the worst, and I'm not just thinking that. My voice is constricted, I shake, and my face turns red.

However, I can cry on cue, and am good at telling stories to friends, I like to pretend to be different people so I feel more confident. I've always been more artsy than academic. I think I would like acting if I had the confidence.

Answer 1

Most actors happen to be really shy people. Acting is a ton of fun and its worth giving it a try. Just get out there and do your best. You will be glad that you did not let your shyness stop hold you back.

Answer 2

You just need to develop your exposure to auditions and acting.

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Answer 3

Why do you want to be and actress then?

Answer 4

I love acting and I'm shy. But like the other person said, when I'm acting I'm not myself and I don't think of being shy - I am my character. Once you act more and you're around more people you will eventually start to break out of your shell more. There's a lot of actors who are shy. God bless...

Answer 5

Yes but acting will break you out of your shyness.

Answer 6

I think you can do it!

I think that you will stop being shy if you practise on talking and acting infront of people. If acting is what you want to do then go for it! :-)

Answer 7

Im a shyer person but if i like what im acting/teaching i dont even care its fun and i can do it.