I want to be an actor, or at least an extra?

Question

but how can i do this?

i'm 14, i have no resume, no head shots, and no professional acting classes..

everyone in my family says im a good actress, and the friends that have seen me say im great.

i know im capable of doing this, and i know family and friends arent always tough critics, but in my heart i just want to try you know?

i dont care if im in movies, or even disney channel, i just know i want to act.

everyone says get amanager, send head shots, send your resume, but i have no money for head shots, and nooo resume whats so ever, what can i do?

i cant build a resume with NO experience, should i just not try?

Answer 1

The statement "I don't care if I'm in movies, OR EVEN DISNEY CHANNEL...." makes me wonder how realistically you are viewing this whole "acting thing."  If you make it into a production for Disney you are good and you have probably "made it."  But you generally need to crawl before you run with the big boys (or girls), so look for the opportunities within your school and your community to start buidling that resume--and that includes acting classes, dance classes (any and all genres), movement classes--yoga, Tai Chi, Karate, fencing, vocal training, speech, debate.  The head shots will come as a natural extension of your involvement in your theatrical community.  There are some exciting opps for talented performers using some of the new on-line resources.  Just approach these resources cautiously.  If someone starts talking about "it's only going to cost you..."  red flags should start going up in spades!  That is not to say that you won't have to pay for training.  But if you are truly talented, there will be breaks.  Look for someone in your community to emulate--and don't be afraid to ask to interview them, spend time with them learning how to best approach a theatrical career from your beginning.

Answer 2

1. Training. Acting/Dancing/Singing classes are a good start. You start to get some talent under your belt, and grow your confidence. Plus, if after about a year of classes if you realize you really don't like it, it'll be easier for you to back out.

2. Experience. Do Community Theater, act in your school play, get in some student films, etc. You'll want to do as many productions as possible to have a great resume.

3. Agent. http://www.soyouwanna.com/site/syws/tale...

As you can see, you're going to need to spend at least two years (At the VERY least. Usually you'll need three to four.) building yourself up. You'll want to make sure this is what you really want to do before you start getting into this.

Also, you should NEVER have to pay for anything when it comes to getting an agent. If an agent tells you to take special classes from them or a website asks for a credit card number, that is a red flag that it is a scam. Some of the big scammers out there are: John Robert Powers, Millie Lewis, John Casablancas, Proscout, Model Look, Barbizon.

Hope this helps and I wish you a fantastic career. =)

Answer 3

First you going to have to go to acting schools for training. Not only one but a couple. Then you should get in local plays, school plays, student films. You could search for auditions on craigslist.com or subscribe to backstage.com The you should get headshots that look like you. Professional headshots are pretty expensive they cost $200-$1000 but on craigslist you could find less expensive headshot that range from $50 to $150. As you get more and more credits on your resume, you may want to go for an agent. An agent gets you auditions and they want people who they think would nail all the auditions they give. If you get a part in an audition. The money you make out of that work you pay 10% to your agent. ONLY 10%. If they ask for money upfront they are a SCAM. Once you get an agent you would start getting a lot of auditions which means more audition. As you make money out of roles you make you may want to get professional headshots. Then in the future you may want to join Union such a SAG, AFTRA , AEA.... HOPE I HELPED

Answer 4

Follow that dream! I have the exact same dream. I also want to be a singer. I have been in almost 20 community plays, (including musicals) and I have tried a company that has made people famous...they said I was great and they could've sent me somewhere to possibly become famous. My parents said it costs too much, though, so I didn't get to do it. But what I suggest to you is to keep trying. Join a theater group or something. Everyone starts small and works their way up. Keep following that dream and you will get far! =]

Answer 5

A manager, agent, head shots or resume are going to do you no good if you have no experience.

You are basically a product for an agent, and the agent needs to be able to sell your skills.  So get some before you even think about getting an agent.

Act in school plays, community theatre, get some chops before you take the step to getting an agent.

Answer 6

Finish school, learn your first job.  Then join a acting society for juniors, because 14 years old have very little life experiences.  Don't get a manager, don't waste money. Start reading.  Every thing, plays, prose, history, biographies, etc..

You need knowledge kid, and plenty of it.  And practice, telling stories.

Strength.

Answer 7

Wow! just like me, i just googled "auditions" when i had no proffesional experience and i've been in 5 movies as an extra and 2 tv programmes as a very small role but my popularity is growing!