NIDA, advice etc

Hello everyone, I'm not really sure where to post this, so I appologise if this is in the wrong category. I'm just looking for some advice. I'm in year 12 and I'm starting to think of perspective University courses. I've always loved acting, and have always been very interested in becoming an actor, but because I am also passionate about classical singing, I haven't had much acting experience besides leads in school musicals etc. My parents also don't think I have any confidence, which is untrue, and have never be too supportive of the idea. However, seeing as though I've never had acting lessons or been given the opportunity to do any dramatic acting, which is what I'm interested in (particularly Shakespeare), or acted for a camera, I am just going to believe in myself and the strong connection I feel to acting. Ultimately, I would like to be in movies like Moulin Rouge, Chicago or Sweeny Todd where there is a combination of both acting and singing, but I would also happily do other genres of acting for film. I was going to simply do a Bachelor of Music and specialise in singing, but now I'm thinking that that if I never try acting out properly I'll regret it for the rest of my life. So apart from auditioning from the major Universities in Melbourne (Melbourne University for singing, VCA) I was also contemplating auditioning for NIDA and Julliard to see if I have some kind acting talent. Julliard offers singing and acting, however NIDA is purely acting as far as I'm aware. I'm not concerned with distance or cost. My question is basically, will NIDA accept someone like me with little acting experience? Also, what are the chances of getting into Julliard? What other universities would people recommend that are highly eisteemed? Thankyou, ~Ayane

Sorry if I've been misinformed, but having read a lot of other posts on this site by actors and having known a lot of them, my information was that NIDA is extremely competitive to get into, and that you are unlikely to receive any attention if you do not have some experience and some maturity (ie. not taking people out of school). I'm well aware that particular talent can break that rule, but as there are so many applicants and very likely so few with outstanding (not to be rude) talent that that rule is not broken on a regular basis. I would also argue that I was simply trying to make clear that one should not pin your hopes on getting into your favoured course, and that you should check your options first and also build towards that favoured course. There's nothing wrong with a little realistic optimism. I'm also well aware that you don't need to be trained to be able to act: but that it quite often puts you above the rest, especially as it is a psychological advantage in that it shows your enthusiasm and dedication, as well as your willingness to learn and your participation in the local arts community. Mini-monster puppets customised just for you! at Puppets in Melbourne

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