Is Drama School Necessary?
Thu, 3 July 2003, 07:57 amWalter Plinge13 posts in thread
Is Drama School Necessary?
Thu, 3 July 2003, 07:57 amHi I've been wondering about this for quite some time.
Is it necessary to get into a drama school to be an actor? I spend quite alot of time training myself and doing as much short films and plays as I can so I can put my theories into practice.
I go to paid classes I try to do as much as I can without going to Drama school because it is so hard to get in, so I try to learn as much as I can through my own endeavours. I am my own drama school.
People who don't get in are considered talentless, but I think if you let them affect you like this and give up your dream then you have lost eveything.
How important is Drama School? Is it the be all and end all of acting?
Me I don't think so, I think it all depends on your committment and effort you put in, but it would be nice to be in one.
What are your thoughts? Experiences?
Cheers
Is it necessary to get into a drama school to be an actor? I spend quite alot of time training myself and doing as much short films and plays as I can so I can put my theories into practice.
I go to paid classes I try to do as much as I can without going to Drama school because it is so hard to get in, so I try to learn as much as I can through my own endeavours. I am my own drama school.
People who don't get in are considered talentless, but I think if you let them affect you like this and give up your dream then you have lost eveything.
How important is Drama School? Is it the be all and end all of acting?
Me I don't think so, I think it all depends on your committment and effort you put in, but it would be nice to be in one.
What are your thoughts? Experiences?
Cheers
Re: Is Drama School Necessary?
Sun, 10 Aug 2003, 12:46 amWalter Plinge
I think drama school isn't absolutely necessary. I think it depends on what you want to do in your acting career and what you think you need to improve. For example, if you're hoping to do musicals, you might want to enrol in a university course on musical theatre to help you learn more about voice and dance. If you're looking more at doing film, you're probably better off doing paid drama classes and learning the necessary techniques for screen acting. You might want to do theatre, film and television, but you might need more training in television acting. It really comes down to what area of acting you think you need to improve on and gain more experience in. It also depends on what kind of class or course is more suited to you personally and will help you learn best.
Don't feel bad about not getting into a university course. I think half the actors that have made it big haven't had professional training. Take a look at Rose Byrne. She started acting at a young age. She auditioned for NIDA and other various institutions, but was rejected. However, her career is currently sky rocketing. She is a very good and versatile actress and she developed her talent, not by going to university, but by doing small roles in films and gaining practical experience in the industry; she learnt that way. If you think you can develop your craft on your own and by taking paid acting classes, then that's fine. Only you can decide what's best for you, and what can help you improve your acting.
Don't give up Monster!
Don't feel bad about not getting into a university course. I think half the actors that have made it big haven't had professional training. Take a look at Rose Byrne. She started acting at a young age. She auditioned for NIDA and other various institutions, but was rejected. However, her career is currently sky rocketing. She is a very good and versatile actress and she developed her talent, not by going to university, but by doing small roles in films and gaining practical experience in the industry; she learnt that way. If you think you can develop your craft on your own and by taking paid acting classes, then that's fine. Only you can decide what's best for you, and what can help you improve your acting.
Don't give up Monster!