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Michelle’s Answer
Hello, Angel !
Do you want to become an actor ? You didn't provide much information, but if you are thinking about becoming an actor, I can shed some light on the subject and provide some advice for you.
The best place to be introduced to acting is right where you are - in Secondary Education school. Find out if your school does shows and get involved with them for theatre. If there is a video production course of study or a club or school broadcasts, definitely get involved with them. The only way you are going to learn about acting is to be around others who are doing it and participate as much as you can.
When you finish Secondary School, consider either taking private community acting lessons or going to college to major in Theatre or Film. Choose a University that has these programs as well as acting courses. College is a great structured and disciplined way to learn the collaborative career of acting and receive feedback from professors so you can develop into a versatile, confident and knowledgeable actor. Learn about auditions while in secondary school as well as college and start auditioning for shows when you are ready. I had minimal training when I did my first play. The director will help you along. It didn't feel very foreign to me the first time I acted.
Some things to keep in mind that will be expected of you as an actor should be worked on and explored. You will be expected to have superb communication skills both written, verbal and comprehension. An actor must be able to work with small and large groups and independently. It helps to have a wide range of understanding about people, psychology, periods of time in history, different countries and plays and films. You would be dealing with a very wide range of subjects, characters and styles. An actor must know what the other staff do on a set or stage and how everyone works together to bring a project together as a whole. The best thing to do in college is to take an Introduction to Theatre or Introduction to Film course for an overview. You should take some Speech classes as well. This is very important to start out with.
There is a Facebook page for acting in Nairobi, but it doesn't say what the name is or where located unless you have an account. You can visit this page at the link I have left for you below. I have also left a link below for you of a list of acting schools in Kenya that you can read about and explore. There is also another website that has information about acting in your country at Youth For Work Insight and I have left the link for it below. It's good to do a lot of reading about acting.
So as you see, there could be many ways you can go about starting as an actor and you can begin your training anytime at any age. Remember to start where you're at and remember that just like any other career, it is a process and takes time and patience.
I would encourage you to express more questions about your interest and any specific things you'd want to know. I wish you all the best and I hope that this is helpful ! Have a wonderful day !
ACTING WORKSHOPS AND AUDITONS IN NAIROBI https://www.facebook.com/actorsinkenya/about
ACTING SCHOOLS IN KENYA https://kenyaeducationguide.com/acting-schools-in-kenya/
INFORMATION ABOUT ACTING IN NAIROBI https://www.cos.youth4work.com/insights/work-in-nairobi-for-acting
Do you want to become an actor ? You didn't provide much information, but if you are thinking about becoming an actor, I can shed some light on the subject and provide some advice for you.
The best place to be introduced to acting is right where you are - in Secondary Education school. Find out if your school does shows and get involved with them for theatre. If there is a video production course of study or a club or school broadcasts, definitely get involved with them. The only way you are going to learn about acting is to be around others who are doing it and participate as much as you can.
When you finish Secondary School, consider either taking private community acting lessons or going to college to major in Theatre or Film. Choose a University that has these programs as well as acting courses. College is a great structured and disciplined way to learn the collaborative career of acting and receive feedback from professors so you can develop into a versatile, confident and knowledgeable actor. Learn about auditions while in secondary school as well as college and start auditioning for shows when you are ready. I had minimal training when I did my first play. The director will help you along. It didn't feel very foreign to me the first time I acted.
Some things to keep in mind that will be expected of you as an actor should be worked on and explored. You will be expected to have superb communication skills both written, verbal and comprehension. An actor must be able to work with small and large groups and independently. It helps to have a wide range of understanding about people, psychology, periods of time in history, different countries and plays and films. You would be dealing with a very wide range of subjects, characters and styles. An actor must know what the other staff do on a set or stage and how everyone works together to bring a project together as a whole. The best thing to do in college is to take an Introduction to Theatre or Introduction to Film course for an overview. You should take some Speech classes as well. This is very important to start out with.
There is a Facebook page for acting in Nairobi, but it doesn't say what the name is or where located unless you have an account. You can visit this page at the link I have left for you below. I have also left a link below for you of a list of acting schools in Kenya that you can read about and explore. There is also another website that has information about acting in your country at Youth For Work Insight and I have left the link for it below. It's good to do a lot of reading about acting.
So as you see, there could be many ways you can go about starting as an actor and you can begin your training anytime at any age. Remember to start where you're at and remember that just like any other career, it is a process and takes time and patience.
I would encourage you to express more questions about your interest and any specific things you'd want to know. I wish you all the best and I hope that this is helpful ! Have a wonderful day !
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Ricardo’s Answer
Pay close attention to people's actions and reactions. Absorb their behavior to make your acting more authentic. If you mimic real people, your performance will feel genuine. But if you imitate other actors, your acting will seem like a faded copy of a copy.
When you're performing, whether on stage or in front of a camera, make eye contact with your fellow actor and deliver your lines with conviction. Turn off your logical thinking and let your emotions guide you. Become the character rather than just pretending to be them. It's useful to focus on one of the other actor's eyes. Most importantly, listen to your fellow actor. If you don't, it may appear as though you're just waiting for your turn to speak.
When you're performing, whether on stage or in front of a camera, make eye contact with your fellow actor and deliver your lines with conviction. Turn off your logical thinking and let your emotions guide you. Become the character rather than just pretending to be them. It's useful to focus on one of the other actor's eyes. Most importantly, listen to your fellow actor. If you don't, it may appear as though you're just waiting for your turn to speak.