How do I tell my parents that I want to be an actor?
How do I tell my parents that I want to be an actor?
How To Tell Your Parents You Want To Be an Actor
- Have a family discussion. Pursuing an acting career is a big commitment and one that parents and children alike need to be 100\% committed to.
- Explain the why.
- Help them learn about the industry.
- Ask for support.
- Take action.
How can I start acting at 12?
It’s never too late to start. Sign up for some acting classes at your school or community center. You can also audition for a play or musical at a community theater/children’s theater. You may not get big roles at first, but they will give you the training and experience you need to get larger roles.
How do I convince my parents to let me start a YouTube channel?
When talking to your parents, it’s best to get straight to the point. Say something like “Hey, I wanted to ask you guys about something.” Then, calmly and maturely introduce the subject. Say something like, “I want to start my own YouTube channel.” Watch YouTube with your parents.
How do I convince my parents to let me become an actor?
If you are not already involved in acting you should be. Let your parents know how seriously you take your choice by studying the subject. The main way you will convince your parents is to show them that you are passionate and realistic about your ambition. Some ideas include: Learn how to act by taking acting lessons.
How do I tell my parents I want to act?
Before you tell your parents you want to act, first decide the kind of actor that you might want to be. Then, use that to do your research into things like the cost of college, and potential backup jobs where you can use some of the skills you have from acting.
What degree do you need to become an actor?
As someone who was an actor in Hollywood for over a decade and is now working on her PhD… get at least a BA degree to appease your parents and to fall back on. Acting is hard, disappointing, and soul sucking, and also occasionally fun and exciting, but rarely lucrative and successful.
Is your child’s dream to become a Hollywood actor just a dream?
For good reason, parents often believe that their child’s dream to become a Hollywood actor is just that, a dream. Yet, I can already hear you (the young actor) saying, “But it’s not a dream! I can do it!