Options for beginners - theatre groups or short classes?
Fri, 8 May 2009, 04:57 pmmissl5 posts in thread
Options for beginners - theatre groups or short classes?
Fri, 8 May 2009, 04:57 pmHi all,
My apologies if I have posted this in the wrong forum - this one seemed the most appropriate.
My question is, what do you feel would be the better option for beginner? Joining a local theatre group, or going for a short introductory course on acting?
I'm 25 and would like to see if acting is something I could have some fun with as a hobby.
For a while now I've been googling around, looking for a group who offer short introductory courses to acting, but I can't find any in my area. Everything I've found so far either seems to be interstate, or for under 18s. (I'm in Brisbane).
The other option is to join a theatre group, but I thought perhaps paying for some proper tuition would be a better way to go?
Are there any beginner clinics around Brisbane as introductions to what acting is all about?
If anybody has any suggestions, I would be very appreciative.
Thank you! -lilly
Options for Beginners
Fri, 8 May 2009, 06:32 pmJoin a local theatre troupe/club.
Go in the deep end- offer to sweep the floor/make the tea/ paint the set. ANYTHING.
Look at your local community (alias amateur)theatres and contact them.
Once people see that you are keen then you will be happily accepted. Also starting at the bottom gives you the chance to see how things- and people- operate. then you will soon realise that you either love the life or not!
Don't expect to star, you may be lucky to score a leading role, or you may not, but if you show that you are happy to do whatever is needed then it's a foot in the door.
Above all-do not get discouraged. It's sometimes hard to break into any established company but KEEP TRYING.