Do acting classes work?

answers1: Acting is a craft, like any craft, one isn't born with the
ability to do it. Imagine replacing the notion of acting in your
question with the notion of building Edwardian-style furniture. Do you
naturally know how to make ornamented furniture? Probably not. Could
you read about how do to it? To a point. But ultimately, it would be
useful for someone to give you some guidance. So, if you want to act
like you build chairs, you're all set. If you'd rather act better than
you build chairs, perhaps take some classes?
answers2: Of course, actually participating in productions will help
your career, build your resume, and exercise your skill. <br>
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However, I think it's also useful to take classes. You get a chance to
really focus on and practice your craft in a pressure-free
environment. You can take risks and try things and it's okay if they
don't work. It's part of the learning experience - no one's money is
riding on you and you don't have a paying audience expecting a
polished performance. It's a chance to work on monologues and get help
on them from your teacher and peers, practice working with others and
working off of each other, learning how to analyze text, how to put a
scene together, practice movement, etc. It's a great way to discover
who you are as an actor, what your strengths and weaknesses are, and
prepare for your career. <br>
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Acting classes/coaches and participating in community theatre shows
are both very useful. Do both if you can. Both are great networking
opportunities as well.
answers3: i think acting classes/coaches work best because they're
professionals that point out the flaws in your acting so you can
correct them. When you get the help from the classes/coachers you'll
become a better actor, therefore get better/more roles. If you just do
alot of shows and use the same acting techniques over and over again,
you won't become a better actor.
answers4: You'll want both your school experience and classes to learn
proper technique. Do anything you can to express your skills and use
your talent. You're off to a great start by involving yourself in
acting as well as music and dance. Have you ever been involved in
music theatre? If not that is the place for you. It incorporates all
three. I would say take the acting classes. You're going to need those
if you want to be a professional actress. You're also going to want to
get a major in college for theatre or some kind of art. It will look
good on resumes and will help to get jobs. You're more professional
that way. There are also summer intensive programs and acting camps to
further your acting ability and get you used to the stage. But, if you
find while taking the acting classes that you are finding less time
for school work, stop. You'll have great acting, but you'll need that
education. Don't overload yourself with activities. Good luck!
answers5: Acting classes are guides that teaches you the do's and
don'ts of acting. They are like books that says what is best when it
comes to acting. <br>
Pure acting come to who acts. Can they relate with the role? Are they
just PLAYING WITH it or are they serious in PORTRAYING it? <br>
Theatre shows, on the other hand, is the test and experience itself.
It shows if you really listened to your guide or if you really want
it. <br>
Theatre shows are much harder that tv because you can't made a single
mistake because it is LIVE while in tv, people can edit it or remake
again. <br>
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You should find an acting class that suites you... that helps you love
acting more, that really test you. <br>
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GOOD LUCK!
answers6: I think that if you are serious about acting, you should
take acting classes. if you want to have fun, just do community
theatre. It is better if you do a bit of community theatre as well,
if you can't get other chances to act in school...or whatever.
answers7: I found this camp - sounds really cool! <br>
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The Acting Camp is a 3 day intensive/getaway exclusively designed for
young performers and their parents. Participants learn from and work
directly with top industry experts. The event then culminates with a
showcase performance before 10 top casting directors from networks
like Disney, Nick & ABC.