Steps To Becoming A Teen Actress

By Margaret Smith


It is often a dream of a young girl or boy to become an actor, singer or dancer. In some cases, one may want to be involved in all three areas of the theater arts. Most often, while becoming involved in elementary, middle or high school, the child grows up and follows a different career path. When a pre-teen or teenage girl dreams of becoming a teen actress, there are often steps one can reach to make the dream a reality.

With all the recent films and television shows which highlight teen acting, such as the ever popular Pretty Little Liars and Gilmore Girls, interest in acting is at all high time high. In fact, more teenage girls are interested in an acting career now more than ever before in history.

As to how to become involved in acting as a teenager, there are several steps one can take. The first and foremost is that of networking with others of similar interest. For, whether applying for a basic job, or auditioning for a part, networking is key to success.

One way a young person can network with others is to talk with others of the same age who have similar interests. Also, when going to auditions, make friends. For, there may be parts these other individuals have auditioned that still remain open. As such, one can obtain a great deal of information on auditions, screenings and other information by making as many friends as possible in the industry.

When going to auditions and not getting a part, rejection can often be difficult. While this is the case, keep in mind that talent, like beauty is often in the eye of the beholder. As such, while not accepted for one part that does not mean that one might not be perfect for another part in a film or stage production.

Music and drama teachers often have contacts in the entertainment business to get ideas for school plays and other performances. As such, if interested in becoming an actor, one of the best people to talk with is that of the drama teacher. For, drama teachers have often performed in a number of different productions during high school and college and may very well know people who can help students get a step up and into an entry level position.

Some of the best people who can help a teen move forward in this career choice is that of music, drama and speech teachers. For, these individuals often notice talent during school assignments, dances, plays and other productions. As such, the teacher might be able to suggest the appropriate area in which one might want to get started in the business.

Individuals who present the most information related to early performance history are often going to be better at getting desired parts. Whether having acted in a play or been part of a musical production, performance history is often key to success. As such, the more performance history and talent information a teenager can provide, the more likely one is going to see success in the business.




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