Do you think my parents would support me?

Question

I want to become an actor.I'm really good,and have been complimented many times.(I can cry on que.LOL).My sister doesn't support my dream,but if my parents say yes I can do it.I have everything knocking on the door.My best friend's uncle is a photographer and can do headshots for me and her.Her mom also gets airline tickets for free every week.I also know of a great Agency in my area.I have been wanting to do this for 3 years.My sister has this power over them where she can say anything and my parents will agree.Do you think they will support my dream?If you think they won't:What can I do to make them support me?Like little hints or something.

Answer 1

the proof is example.  Prove yourself.  If there are plays or auditions try out.

Answer 2

How much do you know about becoming an actress? My instincts tell me that you might want to think of studying. And I'm not only talking about acting classes, but much, much more.

If you want to convince someone of something, you have to know about that subject. McCain and Obama are trying to convince the American public that they should be president. They can only do that if they know a lot about the issues and concerns of the American people. They also have to know about things that influence the American way of life. Many of those things are actually outside the U.S. They both have to know a lot of things. If they don't know the issues and communicate ways to solve them, they will have a difficult time being convincing.

Now think about when someone recently convinced you of something. How did they do it? What was it that made them convince you? Were they knowledgeable of the subject? I can only imagine that they were.

So here's my question to you. How much do you know about what it really takes to become an actress? Here are some more questions that I invite you to ponder, because if you really want to HAVE A GOOD CHANCE OF convincing your parents or your sister or anyone else you need to become an authority!

Why do you want to become an actress?

What will that do for you?

How will it make you feel?

What kind of actor do you want to become?

How far are you really and truly and honestly willing to go for your acting career?

Do you know what it's like to work as an actress?

Do you know what actors do when they are looking for work or in between jobs?

Do you know what kinds of different acting careers you could have?

How hard are you willing to work? Honestly.

What do you think having an acting career entails?

What do you think an actor does day to day, when she'she's not working?

Do you know anything about business? Do you realize how important it is to know how to promote yourself and to be able to get your work seen?

Do you know what the issues actors and other industry professionals are facing at the moment?

Do you know anything about the looming actors' strike?

Have you taken any acting classes yet?

What acting method are you studying?

What other acting methods are you aware of?

Do you know what the benefits are to taking acting classes? In other words, do you know what they can do for you, other than teaching you how to act?

Do you know how you can tell if a class is right for you or not?

Do you know how to choose an acting school?

Do you know of at least ten different ways that you can promote yourself as an actor?

Do you know how to go about finding a talent agent?

Do you know what agents look for in an actor?

Do you know your type and why knowing that is so important?

Do you know how to do a mailing?

Do you know how to use post cards?

I actually have a bigger list of questions. This is just some of them. If you really want to be an actor, then get to work and answer all those questions and look for others to answer as there are many more. If you start with those, you should have a pretty good idea what it means to become an actress and what you will need to do to become one yourself, AND you will be much more likely to be able to convince other people to support you in your endeavors!

Have a look at this page on my site for new and aspiring actors. On it you will find links to 23 different pages that have to do with different aspects of starting an acting career including how to convince your parents and how to actually set up the conversation you want to have with them.

http://www.actingcareerstartup.com/teen_...

Good luck!

Tony

Answer 3

get your sis to support you then your parents will to

Answer 4

You haven't mentioned your age, but if you treat your parents as adults, and talk to them as adults, you may have a chance.

Plan how you will talk to your parents, honestly and without pleading, tears or promises, about your dreams.

Next, contact the agency you want to try and become affiliated with. See if they will accept or interview someone of your age,  what their specific requirements are as far as what you need to submit, including parental permission if needed, any starting costs, what's permissible to put in your resume as experience. If they can send you a letter explaining their services and requirements, ask them to send one to you.

Next, contact the photographer. Ask him to send you a letter containing an estimate of the cost of his services for providing the headshots and copies you'll need.

Talk with your friend's mom (the one who gets the airline tickets)---ask her if she might be willing to help you with .air tickets sometime. Ask her if she'll speak to your mom and dad about if it gets to that point.

Get your resume together, in as professional a style as you can.

Once you've prepared all that, sit down with your parents and lay it all out for them, step by step. Choose a time that's convenient for them and they can think and ask questions.

Ask them if they will support your plans. Be prepared ahead of time to think of and have answers ready to any objections they will have. Provide proof that you have thought about this realistically, not promises that they don't have to worry. They will worry, no matter what you promise.

Do not be surprised if they say no, at first. It's a big step you're thinking of taking, and it takes money, time and commitment from you, and your parents. If they say no, ask if they will tell you their reasons. Listen to them. Don't try to voice your objections . If their objections match the ones you've thought of, answer them, if not, you need to think about them seriously, not just say, "But...." and get upset.

If they won't even consider the idea, thank them for listening and WAIT at least six months to a year before asking again.

While waiting, you can gain more experience, and more chances to show your parents that you can be responsible and mature.  Works good for you and your parents in that case.

Answer 5

Your sister doesn't know how much you want it. Only you know how much you want it, so if you can show your parents how much you really want to become an actress, they should support you.

Answer 6

Oh, I can totally relate to the situation.

I think that if you can land a leading role in a community theatre production or in a school production, you'd be pretty set.  Getting a lead, however, is one thing, but proving that you deserved it is another.  In a lead part you can truly shine and get the praise to need to convince your sister and your parents!

Another idea could be to book an interview with an actual talent agent and ask THEM if you have what it takes.  It's people like them who can spot potential, and if they say you've got it, your parents are likely to agree.

I hope this helps!  All the best!

Answer 7

I know that telling your parents that you want to be an actor can be very difficult- trust me, my dad is an outdoorsman and wanted my life to follow a medical path! Daddies always want their girls to be rich doctors! But if it's something you love, you'll never be happy until you persue it. It's actually harder and sadder to live a life you dont want with your parents' approval than one you love without it. But it sounds like it will be a fairly cost effective road for you, and if you are still in school (pre-college) and keep up your studies, you can write it off to your parents as an extra curricular activity- colleges love to see an interest in the arts. It's much harder to tell them you're going to give up business school for a theatre major. And if that is the case, then you're an adult and you can remind them that they need to respect your choices (or minor in the study so they still foot the bill)

Answer 8

Well It sounds like you are in luck with placement I too have  a hard time convincing my parents about acting but give it a try if it really is your dream they sould be behind you 100% good luck!

Answer 9

of course ur parents will...they're ur parents ..they should support anything you want to do

Answer 10

tell your parents about wanting to be an actor without your sitier in the room.  that way, they won't be destracted by her.  propose all of the above and tell them you would really like their love and support.  if they tell you they will have to think about it then tell then thank you for listening and their consideration.  

hope i helped :)