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How to get better at Acting?

How can I become a better actor? Acting makes me happy and it lets me explore how others think and feel. I also can’t afford much because my family is poor so I also want to get better so I can get a scholarship to a good university.

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Joseph’s Answer

Acting is a gift. Either you have or you don't. BUT seems to me you since you have a great interest in elevating your Acting skills you have it. To become a better actor here are some choices but remember to be yourself inside and have fun:

GET READY TO HAVE FUN! DON'T BE SCARED TO LOOK SILLY! ...
PEOPLE-WATCH! ...
LEARN YOUR LINES. ...
FIND OUT AS MUCH AS YOU CAN ABOUT YOUR CHARACTER. ...
ACTING IS REACTING! ...
GO AND WATCH AS MUCH THEATRE, TV AND FILM AS YOU CAN. ...
START AN ACTING JOURNAL. ...
RESEARCH.
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John’s Answer

While talent plays a major role in acting, it can only take you so far, consistent practice is what causes you to shine, because practice makes improvement, I'll use myself as an example. A few years back, when I had just embraced the world of acting, I joined my church's drama unit, it was Christmas so I was casted for a role, and there was a particular scene where I had to grovel and beg, while I was not a man of great hubris, I found this particularly challenging and no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't quite get it right, so I told my director to go ahead that come next rehearsal I would have gotten it down, was I confident in what I said, no, absolutely not, because I has in fact tried my best at the previous rehearsals but it clearly wasn't enough, so I went home and I started rehearsing on my own, mind you, this is even more difficult because there was no reaction, I wasn't sure I was doing it right and I had to imagine the reaction of other actors who would be on scene with me. I did this for a couple of hours everyday till our next rehearsal and all I can say is I ended up playing that role without a hitch, in fact, a little too well even. So don't be so conscious of yourself, throw yourself into it, practice, watch people who do it better, learn, research, and most of all enjoy it.... I really hope this helps
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Jim’s Answer

Take classes at a local community college. Watch tv and movies and find actors you like and try to emulate them. Practice looking in a mirror. Read trade magazines.
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Martha’s Answer

This is an excellent question, Audrey. I bet you found, as I did, that many recommended taking acting classes. It sounds like your family may not be able to afford these classes. I have put two links I found helpful below. Here are some other ideas:
- Read as many books and plays as you can to understand different characters and get a better feel for dialogue in plays
- Take whatever acting classes you can in school
- See if you could do work at an acting school (e.g., answer phones, man the front desk, do social media posts, etc) in exchange for a class or classes
- Audition for roles in school and in your community and accept whatever part you are given. I have volunteered as crew or line coach for our community theater for years and have learned so much from the actors and directors. Even if you are not given a part, get involved in tech so you can learn as I have and understand how all the elements of theater come together.
- See if there are historical sites nearby where you could work or volunteer as a re-enactor. This would involve playing the role of a person during that historical period.

Each acting you do could become part of the portfolio you build to apply to BFA programs in college.

Good luck!

Martha recommends the following next steps:

Backstage - https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/free-ways-become-better-actor-13445/
Wikihow - https://www.wikihow.com/Strengthen-Your-Acting-Skills
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Jerome’s Answer

My son showed interest in the theater group at his school and started volunteering to help with plays. He inadvertently ended up on stage a few times and was part of some productions. If you have a program at your school, talk with the teacher in charge. Show them your passion and I’m sure they’ll be willing to support you.
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