Career questions tagged acting
How can I check about internships if there are no posters in school?
I want to be a voice actor but I rarely see anything that involves any type of acting for experience (high school level)
San Francisco
How can I begin acting at my age (15)?
Hi, I'm a sophomore in highschool and I'm interested in acting and/or filmmaking, but I have no idea where to get started with either of those aspirations. For a while now I've always been interested in playing characters, whether it'd be putting a little too much effort into reading out loud, or acting in school plays. I'm not a stranger to writing either, I've been doing for a loooooong time. It's to the point my family, mainly my mom, are pushing me into a writing career or something in the same realm. I'm in Theatre currently and next year I'll be in Digital media motion graphics, tv film and cinema production, and a dual enrollment class on writing and rhetoric. (I'll be busy to say the least...) Any and every piece of advice is appreciated. Thank you and have a nice day or night
United States
What are the requirements for acting? How long does it take to make it into the main stage of acting like doing movies with Blumhouse, Universal Pictures, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, and etc?
How long does grind short film movies take to get recognized by the big production studios? How long does the process take.. does it take no process does your short film have to go viral to be recognized?
Temple Hills
How to become a working actor? And how to get an agent
Since 2022 I have been taking acting classes and I am looking forward to continue taking them in 2025. I have profiles on Backstage, Actors Access and check Playbill everyday. I booked some jobs there. I know that getting an agent doesn't guarantee getting acting jobs right away, and that this career path requires a lot of patience. I feel ready to find a show-biz partner to work with, but I don't know how. Would acting showcases be a great option? Or submit on their websites? I saw several actors being able to book job without the need of an agent, is it through the casting websites that they do that? Or networking?
New York
What should I do to become an actress later in life?
I am a 13 year old girl I’ve wanted to be an actress for a while now I don’t have very much experience acting besides my schools 5th grade musical. I want to be an actress once I finish school and I want to know what I should do now to have a more successful career later in life.
Columbus
Can I pursue acting/writing in the US as a side thing ?
Hello everyone, I am European and this year when u finish highschool I plan on going to Santa Monica community college while having a remote data analyst job that is going to pay for my living expenses. Now I would like to study STEM while pursuing acting/writing. Can acting be a side career? I will try to get a eb3 unskilled worker green card(which from the country I am from, it will take from 1 to 3 years) while I am in school and then having a green card and working as a actor and writer. Now there is the catch, I want to also have a career into Data engineering(both remote and high paying) as well as one day do my own startup and being a entrepreneur. But I also want to have a professional career in writing/screenwriting/acting. Since the career of data engenireeing is pretty flexible and remote I would be able to do all the acting work and so on… Tell me if this is feasible
Milan
What if I want two totally different jobs and want to pro-sue both of them?
Robotics/Mechanical Engineer and Acting/writing. I want to do both because I love theater and books, plus I do super well in ELA. But I also really want to do Robotics, kind of like Tony Stark. I really like building mechanical stuff. Should I do one on the side? Please help.
Great Barrington
How can I get a scholarship and sponsorship visa to study acting in America? ?
I am from Sarajevo. *Note: This question was asked anonymously by a student.
Palo Alto
How can someone get started on an acting career I was going to become but I didn't know where to start or what the first step do you know what to do??
How can someone get started on an acting career? I was going to become but I didn't know where to start or what the first step do you know what to do?
Charlotte
Why is it so hard to get acting jobs in the black community? Is it more complex then just skin tone?
I was a theatre magnet student for 3 years, I'm 16, and I am very interested in getting back to acting and Broadway.
United States
What does it take to become an actress How can you get a job for one? Do you need to hire an agent, or will they contact you for a job??
I want to be an actress when I grow up, so I want to learn some of these skills from the experts themselves. So this will be an amazing experience for me.
Charlotte
Should I be a Voice actor or an actor?
I met an awesome Voice actor, Lizzie freeman (TADC, jojo's bizzare adventure, etc...), and she inspired me to be a voice actor. I'm planning to take chorus to help my voice, but she recommends having a bigger 'job palette' by being an actor. What should I do?
Hawaii
I'm a 14-15 year old living in a small town, though I have aspirations of being an actor. How would I start my acting journey?
I have no prior experience with acting, so I'd love some help on where to learn acting and how to audition for roles/build my career afterwards. Thanks!
Denmark WA 6333How do I start acting? I'm 14, and got in a casting for heartland but didn't get in.
How do I start an acting career? and how do I be good at it? I've been in a casting for Heartland, but they didn't choose me. I'm good at poetry and fake fainting/falling, my mom says I could be a good voice actor and I can do many accents. I'm 14 though
Fairview
My name is Kylie. I am sixteen and currently a Junior. Do you have any recommendations on college for a student with an average GPA and a want to be a musical theatre major? I really need some advice on how to get into a certain college and which one to pick.
I have musical theatre experience. I have been in my high school drama club for over 6 years now. Some standout roles are: Carlotta (Phantom of the Opera), Mr.s Teavee (Charlie and the Chocloate Factory), Jan (Grease) along with many others. I have had voice lessons training for opera singing for almost 7 years now. I also perform at my community theatre. I also do color guard and am the captain this year. I also plan for trying out for all Ohio ( a show that has student actors from all across the state.) I have also done solo and ensemble for 2 years now. Freshman year: I did Kind Fortune smiles, class B, and got a 1. Sophomore year: I did Sebben crudele, class B Italian, and got a 1. I am doing a class A this year
Bellevue
How can I get into acting professionally at age 16?
I have been acting in school plays and musicals for 8 years. I have also taken theatre and acting classes.
Traverse Citycould you start acting at 12?
i was wondering could i start acting at twelve? one of the main concerns i had is my genetics made me tall young at 6'1 so i don't know if i could do roles my age. and secondly how do you even start out acting as a whole? i think theatre and musicals are cool but i find films and tv more interesting.
New York
What is representation in acting?
For performing artists, what are the key roles I should know about? I've heard for actors, it is about management but I've also heard these people called agents, or representation.
Wake ForestWhat is the best way to get in front of casting directors?
I have dance and theatre experience and am a performing artist. I took some time off and it is still my dream and passion to work in entertainment. I am 33 years old! College doesn't feel like the right fit at my age. I don't have transportation or much means to speak of. I was working as a data analyst in the technology industry and was laid off. It sounds ridiculous, but it was a real wake up call. I idolize artists that have made impacts in fashion, music, film, tv, and on the stage. But I am absolutely clueless on what to do.
Wake Forest
What is a good college for acting/performance arts?
I wanna act :)
Fayetteville
What education and skills does it take to become an actor/ voice actor?
When I was younger, I use to laugh at the characters that I see on tv like Jim Carrey. So when I grow up I want to make other people laugh, smile, and make their day.
Yuma
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.
Yuma
What are some ways you can get over the fear of acting in front of a people?
Such as how to build confidence and how to not fear embarrassment? As much as I want to be confident and push myself to, I still give in to the fear of embarrassment
New YorkHow can I show my interest for acting to a college if I dont have an acting history?
i recently realized to love for acting but Im a rising senior in high school and i only have a business background.
New York
What do you guys do,, acting ?
What do you guys do for, acting?
Nairobi