Is it ever going to be possible?

Question

I am 16 and I have always wanted to be an actress. I always always and always wanted to be an actress and every day I am falling in love with it more and more. But it always came to my head that its impossible and I said fine I will be something else that is more possible, which is psychology. my parents are actually supportive in anything I do. But psychology is not what I want. Not even close. In my soul and in my heart I know I want acting, and that's what I want. That is all I ever think of, and I watch the oscars, and I cry and try to pretend how I will react if one day I get to win. My drama teacher, who I have acted for and he has been telling me I got it in me. And I always think that if I ever want to be an actress I either have to have money or do something foul to earn it. Is it as impossible as I think it is?

Answer 1

While its not imposible, it is very difficult to have an acting career, whether it be Hollywood or Broadway the competition will be insanly tough through your entire journey. I believe if you work hard enough, train and practice, you can have a career in acting. Best of Luck

Answer 2

the future is in your hands!  If acting is what you truly want then do whatever it takes to get you there.

Answer 3

Nothing is impossible.

I'd say pursue acting by all means. But realize that very few people make a career out of acting (but many act on the side of their full-time jobs and make a little cash and enjoy it)

Find something you enjoy for a career while you pursue acting. If Hollywood doesn't work out, you can still have a good job and do community theater on the side for fun.

Remember, if you're really passionate about acting you'll do it whether it's profitable or not. Planty of theater groups out there. Or start one of your own one day. Nothing says you can't act.

Answer 4

no

Answer 5

Hi vipermyt

I'm glad to hear that you're already taking drama and your teacher recognizes your talent. That means that this it's more than a dream, it's something you're already actively pursuing.

To be successful at anything in life, there are two necessary requirements, talent and perseverence. Some people are gifted with a great talent but lack the drive to pursue it. Others have drive and ambition but without a focus, or a goal.

Finally, I have to tell you how closely psychology is allied with drama. How unique that you mentioned psyc.

Why not work on both in university? Work on your acting as well as a degree in psychology? You don't have to choose one over the other. You'll have one or the other to fall back on. Try and keep some other doors open as well.

Always follow your heart, but with a clear head.

Good luck.

Answer 6

i understand how much you might this, and it is really hard to be in acting in this tough industries, so keep practicing and working really hard and every chance you get to reach for your dreams GO FOR IT and never give up, anything is possible when you put your mind to it :)

Answer 7

You already have quite a few answers, I'll offer my thoughts.

NO education is a bad thing, and EXTRA education beyond Theater, might work strongly in your favor, ecpec. PSYCH.

I have a personal quote...MINE. "To deny ones passions is to risk losing them."

Why deny yours before making the effort?

With ALL due respect young lady, Not everyone, especially females, made it, just by making it on some casting couch. So much of what you want can be attained at some level, with hard work and perseverance. Obviously you might have to learn levels of tolerance and acceptance,,,even rejection, but you NEVER have to compromise to a degrading sense.

Just my 2 "scents"

   You're too young to be able to do this, but an analogy might be, "One cannot win a lottery, without buying a ticket"

Answer 8

it depends. it will take a lot of hard work and rejection.

it is possible if you never stop trying until you get a break.

but then again, there are millions or even billlions of other people who want it really bad too so it makes the chances less and less. but if you have this in you and you do have the talent to be an actress, then go for it, it's not going to be easy but at least you can try. you never know. follow your dream! but even if you don't become an actress then become something else for your career. and be an actress part time, and get an agent and get small gigs like commericals and then work your way up. good luck!! :)

Answer 9

Start in drama club, college, too.  Get into small, local (or not so local) theatre companies...

You can do all of this while still persuing a conventional degree (Which I would highly recommend... I'd never tell a kid who's great at basketball to drop out of school, because he'll could make the NBA... it's unlikely)

Don't dismiss it offhand, but treat it as a hobby, while you find a traditional calling.  If it takes off, then "Fantastic", but if not, you've had great experiences, and you can say you tried.  

Best of Luck

Answer 10

No it's definitely not impossible! Be in plays, and take some professional acting classes get head shots, put together a resume.. and  then get an agent. Good Luck :)

Answer 11

I don't think it's impossible at all actually. Just work for it. For instance you could move to New York City after high school and with your acting classes I'm certain you could get into some sort of production. It just takes some time and effort from there. Actually, you sound a lot like me. However, my passion is singing. I plan on going to college next year for psychology next year though. I do have a Strong interest in psychology, but I want to do music more. I will more than likely do two years of college then decide which of the two I want to do. Always follow your dreams!! =)  I hope this helped a little.