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Abusiswa
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Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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Actress IAM 12years old and new to this ?
Where can I start acting
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Sharyn Grose
CareerVillage.org TeamResume writing/career coaching, arts & entertainment
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Hi Abusiswa!
As a mother of a child actor, my child started with drama clubs and plays in her school. I know every school may not offer such activities so you can explore getting involved in plays within your community. Check out local theaters to see if they have youth plays or if they are casting someone in your age range for a production. Even go to plays and watch actors in movies to see how they express the story.
You also want to start out by learning the craft of acting. There may be community centers that offer free or low-cost acting classes and workshops to help you gain experience. Explore online resources that teach about acting.
Read plays and scripts. Find a monologue (a character's long speech in a play or movie) and practice delivering it.
The key is to just start! The more you practice, the better you will become and more opportunities open up for you.
As a mother of a child actor, my child started with drama clubs and plays in her school. I know every school may not offer such activities so you can explore getting involved in plays within your community. Check out local theaters to see if they have youth plays or if they are casting someone in your age range for a production. Even go to plays and watch actors in movies to see how they express the story.
You also want to start out by learning the craft of acting. There may be community centers that offer free or low-cost acting classes and workshops to help you gain experience. Explore online resources that teach about acting.
Read plays and scripts. Find a monologue (a character's long speech in a play or movie) and practice delivering it.
The key is to just start! The more you practice, the better you will become and more opportunities open up for you.