Is 21 too old to start training as an actor?

Question

It's all I've ever truly wanted to do, but growing up I never had the confidence to do anything about it, I just always assumed I wouldn't be good enough. I've had no experience at all, except for a few school productions but I know now that I have what it takes and now I feel like I'm ready to try and go further. But am I past the point where I can start? And where's the best place to begin for me?

Answer 1

Of course not! Good luck.

Answer 2

Call any local professional theatres and volunteer for some behind the scenes work.  Make friends with the people there for some immediate pointers.  Pending on the size of your town, there may be somewhere you can take acting lessons.  (Get suggestions from the working theatre people.)

In the meantime, consider going to a college with a good theatre department.  Everything is possible if you make a plan, work hard, and try.  If this is what you want, you owe it yourself to start.

Either you will be successful or perhaps you won't, but you'll always know in your heart that you followed your passion and gave it your best shot.

Answer 3

No.

Answer 4

Most definitely not! However, consider these things:

*Does your community have civic/community theaters? Most good sized towns have at least one, many multiple. Look at your local Parks and Rec center, local churches (no kidding... and they aren't necessarily religious), and inquire into Community Arts support programs.

*Get involved behind the scenes in a few productions, so you get to know the theater, the personnel who work there, and what kind of roles and jobs you might enjoy. Theaters need ushers, program design, music coordinating, scenery painting, costume design and construction, etc.

*TAKE LESSONS. Acting classes are a great start. Consider voice lessons as well, this opens up musical theater. You don't have to sing incredibly well, but there are often chorus parts that actors need to sing.

*Audition a lot. You probably won't get a role your first time out; that's okay. Just keep going, and going, and going. Don't pass up a chance to audition, even if there's little chance of being cast. Audition practice is as important as actual casting.

*Stage fright is common, expect it, and plan for nerves. Deep breathing, peppermints, and yoga are great for calming down.

*Don't EVER say no to small roles. They can be a lot of fun, and if everyone just had to be Hamlet, there would be no storyline.

Answer 5

your never to old... there are actors that have gotten scripts well into there 50's,  don't ever give up on your dream...