Hello there! I'm new to this forum, so it's all a little confusing, but I'd like to introduce myself and present my problem...
You can call me Lucy. Actually, you can probably call me anything you want... it's just that Lucy is the most appropriate. I'm 16 and I live in the Southwestern Minneasota area. Since I was 7 years old I've been acting on stage in community theatre productions and some low-production short films. Right now, I'm looking into persuing acting more seriously. I love community theatre, and would be perfectly satisfied performing in that alone, but there are so few opportunities in my area that I don't have a proper outlet. I'm looking to expanding my horizons a little bit and participate in "nearby" professional theatres or preferably films.
I don't want to act as my career- at least not at this time in my life. For me, acting is a hobby that I really love doing and when I need to, I take the work seriously enough to work with. I enjoy the whole performance project- from thinking up an idea, to getting a script, to auditioning and shooting, and finally performing the finaly piece of work to an audience. I guess you all probably don't care, but for reference, I want to be in the business because I like acting as a hobby. As much as I wouldn't mind a paycheck, it's not an absolute necessity. It isn't what I'm looking for.
However, even though I know what I want, I don't know how to look for it. I need jobs that are relatively close to home and cost me very little money wise. I don't need to get paid, but I can't afford to pay for accomodations all of the time. Would you suggest sending my headshot to casting directors or agents? If so, how would I contact them or learn more about them? Also, which cities might have the most opportunities? Both Chicago and St. Louis are nearly 10 hours away- which is a long drive for an audition. (this is really the problem, isn't it?) Are there any regular newspapers that post casting calls and information that would lead me to a casting director that might be interested in my headshot and resume?
I'm really looking foward to possibly having the opportunity to be in an independent film or professional theatre or something of the sort. I also wonder if there are many vocie-over/audio drama opportunities in the area...
Anyway, thank you all for listening to a total newb! I appreciate any advice you can give. Thank you!!
Lulu
You can call me Lucy. Actually, you can probably call me anything you want... it's just that Lucy is the most appropriate. I'm 16 and I live in the Southwestern Minneasota area. Since I was 7 years old I've been acting on stage in community theatre productions and some low-production short films. Right now, I'm looking into persuing acting more seriously. I love community theatre, and would be perfectly satisfied performing in that alone, but there are so few opportunities in my area that I don't have a proper outlet. I'm looking to expanding my horizons a little bit and participate in "nearby" professional theatres or preferably films.
I don't want to act as my career- at least not at this time in my life. For me, acting is a hobby that I really love doing and when I need to, I take the work seriously enough to work with. I enjoy the whole performance project- from thinking up an idea, to getting a script, to auditioning and shooting, and finally performing the finaly piece of work to an audience. I guess you all probably don't care, but for reference, I want to be in the business because I like acting as a hobby. As much as I wouldn't mind a paycheck, it's not an absolute necessity. It isn't what I'm looking for.
However, even though I know what I want, I don't know how to look for it. I need jobs that are relatively close to home and cost me very little money wise. I don't need to get paid, but I can't afford to pay for accomodations all of the time. Would you suggest sending my headshot to casting directors or agents? If so, how would I contact them or learn more about them? Also, which cities might have the most opportunities? Both Chicago and St. Louis are nearly 10 hours away- which is a long drive for an audition. (this is really the problem, isn't it?) Are there any regular newspapers that post casting calls and information that would lead me to a casting director that might be interested in my headshot and resume?
I'm really looking foward to possibly having the opportunity to be in an independent film or professional theatre or something of the sort. I also wonder if there are many vocie-over/audio drama opportunities in the area...
Anyway, thank you all for listening to a total newb! I appreciate any advice you can give. Thank you!!
Lulu