What is the first step after high school to become an actress?

Question

I'm wondering what the best option would be. Should you take classes offered for acting. Should you attend college and major in theater? Should you go directly to an agency? What, in your opinion, would be the smartest decision to do right after high school? Opinions welcome, but don't bother trying to tell me not to even try because this is something I'm passionate about and I WILL try it. Even if I fail, I'd rather say that I tried than have never tried at all. Thanks so much! :o)

Answer 1

You should go to college and major in theater. A Performing Arts school IS a college where besides doing regular education you have classes in music, dance, acting, or whatever your concentration is. The only catch is that these schools you need to audition for. You might want to get some experience first before auditioning unless you really know what you are doing.

If you don't get into a performing arts school, try going to college in a big city like New York or Chicago (for theater) or Los Angeles (for film and television). This way you can explore the scene and make decisions about your course of action.

Good luck!

Answer 2

go to college, get training and get involved in as much as you can while doing it.

good luck

Answer 3

I would suggest you not major in theater. If the whole acting thing doesn't work out, you need an education that can still get you jobs. Plus, while you're waiting for your career to take off, you'll need to get money for head shots, mailings, airfare, etc.. Do, however, take some local acting classes. That would be the best way to go, if you ask me. You'll still be getting a good education, but you'll be getting experience, building your resume, and becoming a better actress. After you have some experience under your belt, look into getting an agent:)

Answer 4

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I am of the opinion you should go to college and major in film and theater.  You will learn what is important and you will learn a lot about the art.  You can then try your luck in summers and if you get something you are set and if not, you graduate and have something to put on your resume for future work and for your real jobs.

Answer 5

college acting school

Answer 6

Look into attending/auditioning for a "Classical Acting" program in London.  Guildhall School, CSSD (Central School of Speech and Drama), RADA (Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts), LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts).  Besides their list of very notable alumni, there is really nothing like the training from those schools, and your versatility will top notch.  You'll really be given such a foundation where anything will be possible.  Promise!

The US has some fine programs, and your passion is what's key anyway, but there is really NOTHING like classical voice and acting training from those above schools.  

Directors all over the world recognize that training as some of the best in the world.  

Good luck!

Answer 7

OK, well I'm an actor, you don't NEED college to be an actor, but you should always have something to fall back on so you should go to college, major in theatre and something else. mean time, in order to keep building you're resume, go to an agency and they will find you commercials to be in and stuff like that

good luck!

Answer 8

I'm planning on acting as my life, so I'm majoring in theater when I go to college. Advice I've gotten is to get involved in as many independent or student films as possible, and to do many plays so I can build up my resume as much as possible. Also, take any classes that you think are odd or sound interesting to you. I took a circus class, and an interesting thing you can tell someone in an interview or something. Once you are done with college, move to New York, Chicago, or Los Angeles. Los Angeles is a big place for soap operas and television. Chicago and New York are big stage theater spots. There's almost no film in Chicago, and only a little in New York. Pick your venue...and good luck!!!!