I love how you call us “actors”. That makes me actually feel like an actor. I hope I get to know you more in the future when I become an actor. You’ve helped me a lot.
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@David Ross By studying other people of that character and obtain their characteristics and their traits. Someone once said, "Acting is not pretending someone your not, but rather being who you could be". I hope that was helpful. Peace.
I think there’s online auditions now. I’m just not sure who has them or where to find them. Also use CZcams for classes their free and great from the experts!
In the first three minutes I already knew I would be studying all of your videos. I'm here as a writer to learn how to create strong, real characters. I think I'm in the right place:)
Getting back to the reason adults arent as spontaneous as kids... I think its because of the years we spend in school using and value nothing more than our brains. Think about it. If you spend full days for years being trained to use just your head you will lose touch with the body, where you feel the emotions. We are trained to get in a habit of analyzing everything and thinking and not actually feeling. We get classes that teaches us calculus but not classes that teaches us to deal with our emotions, with ourselves. Spend years thinking non stop and you get schizoid. Fortunately, you can train yourself out of over thinking.
I'm a graduate student in mechanical engineering and umm... wow. I'm sorry you have such a poor mentality. The brain is a tool to be trained as much as the body. Without one or the other you are limited. I love calculus and all the math beyond that but just because my job is to utilize it that doesn't make me an overthinker, or, as you so lovingly put it "schizoid." Cheers, dude.
I’ve been doing acting lessons since I was 5, im now 14 and have an audition in a few weeks! All the years I put in really paid off, I’m super excited! 🙂
When you said that kids aren't in there head over thinking and that they just do... it reminded me of my acting teacher. He said, "be a mature 5 year old."
I hate talking in front of people (like giving a presentation) and have pretty bad stage fright, but I am comfortable in front of a camera making videos with friends and stuff. Would acting be bad for me? Because I feel like I would love to be an actor but I just don't know.
I used to have the same issue. I had severe anxiety and stage fight all of my life. But recently I was able to speak loudly and clearly to strangers haha only because it's something you have to feel. You can't over think it. You can't keep thinking of how you think others will respond because that could mess things up. I feel that acting is for you. You just have to push hard for it. Get used to talking to strangers. That helps. And remember that no matter what happens you're still human, and the people that you are worrying about make mistakes also so you're not alone. I believe in you
Wendy Alane Wright The Hollywood Talent Manager my life is messed up I wanted to become a singer then I discovered acting and I love it I told my mum and she's like no but acting is like food to me I don't know what i should do
Wow, Wendy, this is not just acting lessons. It's a real life lesson right here! Thank you so much for the value you share! I have no real acting experience but I'm still going to an audition tomorrow for a TV commercial. I'll let you know if I made it :D
I may just be in middle school, but I already know that my dream is to become an actress. Believe it or not, I have already found my dream college! I have great belief that my dream will come true as I age greater. I’ll probably come back to this comment to update how my soon-to-be career goes. This video was a super big help btw! 😊
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This is crazy? I was at the point when I was sort of practicing the "Pfft, as if I need your help?" bit, and I could feel myself getting that angry-sarcastic swell in my chest, but started laughing at how surreal it felt.
being an actress is my dream cuz I want to express my feelings through characters but there isn't many opportunities where I live and also im not very confident can someone tell me what I should do
Hey I totally relate to you! I would suggest first to work on you, and your confidence by practicing yoga and meditation, this has really helped my confidence by moving my body and connecting with my breathe. Also work on your inner-child and your child-like innocence, that will help you express yourself more freely in front of others. As for finding auditions, if you can save up and subscribe to backstage or any other legit casting websites, they always have discounts for your first year (backstage), and you can submit your auditions from your home! Hope this helped, good luck on your journey!
I am in the middle of an acting course if you want I can send you some notes on things to keep in mind while acting and you can practise them yourself with online scripts and monologues
you can go to a website called "backstage" and put it your city and state and it will bring up roles that are near you! you can also "filter" the kind of roles you would like! i hope this helped :)
I'm watching all of these acting videos instead of doing online work. I'm 14 and I LOVE everything about acting and drama, I really hope I can get somewhere with this
I'm 14 and a girl and since I was 7 years old I always fascinated with actors and actresses and wanted to entertain people and just love the feeling of people looking up to you . I would make short films that I would direct and we would never use a script just do what we think was right in the situation. No we won't the best but, were seven and enjoyed it. I told people I wanted to be an actor but, they ethier laughed or told me to get a real job. 7 years later still want to be actor. I have an actor heart but, find myself overthinking things. I currently taking drama class but, I'm afraid to show people my full potential and overall find myself frozen with fear when I have to act alone in front of people looking right at them. I would ethier tremble with fear, studder or even cry. I want to be an actress but, find myself to affraid to actually do it. I asked my parents for acting classes but, they always shit me down and said those worent important. I don't want to be an actor for fam or money I want to bring a character to life and entertain people. I don't know I would ever make it as an actress but, I hope and practice everyday by myself hoping one day I get my shot and take it
Diana ilarraza uh i feel you, but really, keep on trying and believe in yourself, you’re going to make it if you keep on believing in yourself and take acting classes. one day you’ll be at the place you’ve always wanted to be. but don’t give up, it’s too early, when you think that your acting skills are enough to audition for something, do it!! even if you don’t success and get the role, keep on trying, maybe you’ll get a role the next time, or another time. but you really should keep trying, i believe in you :)
i don't know thank you so much! for the support I will try to take acting classes and if I do make a role and get award I will surely Metion you the guy that told me to never give up on my dreams! 😁😁😁😃 p.s Yessss Shane is *Queen*
I want to be an actress and I told my mom, but she said like is a horrible thing. And she thinks that I'm joking, but I really really want to be an actress, and I have and advantage of thinking about this things in a very young age (12) . I am very inspired of many actresses and actors that are of my age and do a very good job.
I love that you want to be an actor! Make sure you discuss everything with your parents. There is a FREE app Called Scene Bot which you can practice your acting with pre-recorded scenes from real actors on Disney and Nickelodeon. See if your parents will let you do that. Also, there is a playlist for parent here on my channel and you can watch it together! Don't give anyone your home or school information, ever! Have fun. You can be whatever you dream of.
Me as a 13 teenage girl who wants to become and succeed in the acting industry that didn’t took any clases yet, I know that when you want or is acting you don’t have to fake, not because the name itself describes as acting or faking, you should feel it, think like the character, and how he/she would feel in that moment, and I have heard this from many actors that if you are persuading acting because you want to be famous is not the right career, but if you are doing it because you really like it, and enjoy doing it then go ahead, and don’t let anybody try to stop you and I think that is a great advice for someone who is starting like me.
My mum whom is the only person I told I’d like to become an actor told my drama teacher about my dream and he said he supports me and is happy because I am the only student who didn’t question what the use of drama was for. I believe acting will take me out of my comfort zone and challenge me while also meeting new people that’ll help me grow further along the way. Thanks ❤️
Thanks so much for this. I'm currently homeschooled and going into a half homeschooled school next year (8th grade) and I want to take drama. I was really scared but this video helped me a lot.
As a kid and till this day I've always been amused by human emotions and our energy. I think it has a lot to due with me being so damn emotional and so I love to sit and observe people interact and just watching people express natural expression of emotions
I'm 12 and I have my first audition tomorrow. I take acting classes and this has helped me so much. You inspired me to stop dreaming and go for it. Thanks
I'm 11 years old and I want to pursue my dream of acting and I've wanting to go to acting classes fo as long as I can remember and my family has been really supportive with my choices and they said they will take me to America and help me pursue my dream Ps. I'm in mexico and I'm not the one in the picture that's my sister
Thank you for your videos every day! I am a 16 year old kid. I'm in drama and have done plays, but aside from that I have no REAL experience. I'm asking for your advice as far as how to start. I know classes are a necessity, however I live in a small town that doesn't have any. So I guess I'm just asking what advice would you give me as to where to go to get help and experience?
You’re like my spiritual mother, you showed up in the right time for me God is GREAT 🙌🏼 thank you for your time and your generosity to do this for us as actors you’re an Angel 💜
This has probably been the most impactful CZcams video I have ever seen in my life. As though you were talking to me personally. I am looking forward to getting acting lessons. All my life I've been told that I'm highly emotional and in touch with my emotions, but it was always said in a bullying or demeaning way, so I always saw it as a bad thing. Because of this reoccurring thing I have trained my self hard and I am now capable of turning off or changing my emotions and become what I need to be to get through different types of situations or to get what I need or what I want. But I'm also able to turn my emotions back on, I even need to in order to release. So I actually plan my emotions as crazy as that may sound. I just schedule in my crying sessions when I feel that it's too much and it has been a while. This is not something I developed because I wanted to become an actor. This is something I developed to survive. I have been interested in the human condition all my life and my favourite art form is film. So maybe this is something for me. I don't know if what I'm feeling is right or not, but I'm looking forward to not being judged for my emotions whilst I take the acting lessons, and just being judged on skills and performance (which I don't mind), because that human connection and those human emotions are the whole point of acting as I understand it. Actors, storytellers, moviemakers and everyone that contributes to moviemaking and television series have helped me so much in my life, beyond words. I would love to be a part of that art and goodness and achieve the same results, help someone else in their life through a story, a character, a film or tv series. I know this is kinda long and bold perhaps. But putting it out here and even admitting to myself that this is something I would like to do and be, that is my first step and it's a big and scary one. But I want to at least give myself the chance to try and become what I want to be. Thank you so much for this video. It really has touched me on a deeper level than I can express in these comments and it activated something in me that I can't explain.
I had to read all your comment... It's amazing to know that there's people like you and I following our dreams, and don't giving up at all, it's scary to give the first step but that's what makes us special, that we have the brave enough to fight all the obstacles, no matter what the people think and no matter anything.... I'm here to tell you that I'm happy for you and I really hope that you get to where you wanna be. Regards Alex (a future actor too) :)
@@AlexHdez01 Hi Alex thank you so much, I really appreciate your reaction to my long novel 😄 I've been hired as an extra for the first time ever (in professional productions) 2 times in the same week, just one week after posting my comment to this video! And the weirdest thing: I didn't even apply for the jobs! The emails just randomly came in, it was so funny! I really enjoyed it. How are things going for you so far? I'd long to hear 😄 Best, Alice
Went in for my first audition, booked my first movie! It’s just a long scene with the lead actor, and it’s a charged, antagonistic role. I’m super excited thank you for making it even clearer to me! Thank you so much for this great video
OMG... this is the second or third time I watched this video... but this time I'm actually 'watching' it. This is a master class in minutes. This is where I come from and what I am teaching young actors now. Amazing.
I've been a musician and visual artist for almost all my life, and even for all the respect I've had for acting, my suddenly-greater interest in having at it leaves me daunted by all the unfamiliar dimensions of such a profound art form. But fortunately a quick search brought me to this video, and I feel like some heartfelt time hearing out your perspective alone be a true step towards dialing in whether it's for me. Thanks for sharing.
This is very helpful! I have a deep meaning about acting but listening to you really made me have much deeper perspective to acting. *I need help.* I'm 14 and I live in the Philippines, this might sound bad but mostly in the show business here looks at the physical appearance first, even if the role is for someone poor and dirty, they would pick the most beautiful and pristine girl. Plus, there's not much roles offered here, they play the same actors over and over again since our industry is much smaller than Hollywood and Bollywood. How can I be an actress as a 14 year old Filipina who have a family with financial problems? I'm really desperate to become an actress, I've been searching to acting casting calls and online applications but they're all overseas and we can't afford tickets and workshops and acting lessons are really expensive. Gosh, I'll wish for the best and push my passion and dreams to come true. *By the way,* the video is really good! You're raw and very real but a very good teacher! Thank you so much! :) You made me more determined and I can say that it's the same for the others. I really love this, thank you!
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Irrelevant: This was posted on my 11th birthday. Relevant: Now I'm going to take notes and look for acting classes. This video was super helpful, thank you.
Thank you so much for this. I’ve been considering going for acting for most of my life, but performance anxiety always seems to get to me because I always had all my performances dissected by my parents and became terrified of messing up in front of others. But I’ve always felt emotions are easy for me to tap into, and I was kind of playing along with your examples to see how I would make those decisions when taking apart a script, and it really reassured that this kind of thing feels right for me. I’m going to try and look into classes soon! Or save up for them. ^^
You emotions probably are easy to tap into. That's great. You are going to have to pull up your big girl/boy panties and get your bitt into classes anyways. YOU CAN DO IT. When you feel fear just say NO THANK YOU and do it ANYWAYS. Read the Book How To Feel The Fear and DO It Anyways by Dr. Susan Jeffers. Everybody walks through fear. THERE IS NO REASON, ZERO REASON that YOU CAN'T TOO. NONE WHATSOEVER. I did it and still do it. You can do it. too
This really solidified my "why" to acting. I'm in college for everything BUT acting at the moment, and having to wait worried me, or not knowing what to expect worried me, I was worried what I had loved before in High school and under, wouldn't be what I imagined.. There's a lot more hard work, my childlike wonder is probably glittering up *all* the hard work, but that little flutter is still in my chest. Working with other people, the emotions, the passion.. I'm relying on it
I'm 10 and I've been wanting to do acting for my hole life but I don't have enough money to take classes so I'm saving up and I love this woman she really helps me
wow. I remember randomly meeting you in LA some years back. Here I am years later thinking about transitioning into acting and this video was the first to pop up for me. Hope you’re well Wendy!
I always wanted to be an actress, but my parents never agreed with me. I'd like to take acting classes, but no one of my family supports that idea and wants to pay those classes. What should I do?
I have the same problem. And what I would do is tell them that it is my life and if I'm not doing something that I really want to do, then they aren't supporting me. I thought of running away but, coronavirus stopped me. But now I'm saving up so then I can afford to move and go somewhere where I can become an actress. I would recommend doing online acting classes while coronavirus is going on.
I don't know how old you are, but if you're 18 or above who the heck cares what your family thinks or if they support you, you are already mentally limiting yourself. Get the hell out of the house and on your own and 1. Get a job. and 2. Take acting classes and audition at theaters.
Ooh My God, am from Kenya and I look upto act in Hollywood, this is the first time am watching your lessons and I am more than blessed and informed. Thank you so much, I am a subscribers, cause hell yah, I wanna meet you on the red carpet
1. very right about misconceptions b/t real and perceived acting.. 2. frankness is so real and full of terrific advice.. 3. everything said in this video is transferrable into all other parts of life: couldn't be a better blessing!
I've been watching your videos straight for the last 3 days. I know that you're a busy woman which makes it all the more special that youre constantly uploading and responding! Thank you so much for caring and giving. -From a grateful new actress! :)
This lady has given the best advise that I've been giving anyone around me that feels the need to ask, and the answer I always give is this -(yes you can quote me) " If you don't love it don't do it" or you will be disappointed one way or another.
i’m starting now, 11:24PM Sunday, May 17th! I will work to be a great actor and I will make this spontaneous dream a reality, I want it so bad. I will put my 110% effort in classes and emotions and growing into a character. This is a reminder for myself, keeps pushing Landon. You’ll make it bud
"Audition" by Broadway casting director Michael Shurtleff, discoverer of Streisand, Hackman, Redford and Hoffman. Still one of the best acting books I ever read. Great advice and knowledge on getting the part and acting in general, available at Amazon books.
Thank you so so so much ❤️ you are a blessing to this world. I had so much trouble with showing the sadness emotion in acting before because it looked like I was just acting, but after watching you, I understand how to become one with my emotions. I am 11 years old and I want to be an actor. Soon, I will ask my parents for private acting classes because I am very passionate about the art. I really hope I succeed in acting. Thank you 🙏
Now that I think about it, this is so true. Your becoming the character and you can see that in some actors which makes sense because it’s really hard to make me cry over television but only certain actors can get to me, and i realize they really do that.
wendy i'm 14 and i want to try to be a actor so i'm going to take classes but i'm shy so should i even try to take classes i want to but i'm not certain that's why i'm asking u should i
I'd go for it, you never know until you try! I feel like once you take classes you'll gradually open up. You have to be confident and believe in yourself :)
Hi there:) So I've been wanting to be an actor since 4th grade but that's not really important in this case. I'm Slovenian (I guess I'm good at English you can see that on my CZcams channel) but I hate it how I can't go to any auditions because there's not a lot of stuff like that in my country, Slovenia. Does anybody have any advice on what to do? I don't think I can convince my parents to move, though.
+LaurasFunTime I'm from Bulgaria so i know your struggle, just keep going with CZcams, this platform gives opportunity for people like us to make something we can't in our country. When you reach the age where you need to move out from your parents you might have financial income from youtube already so dont worry ! Keep going!
Laura Petrinec I'm responding pretty late but you could try video auditions. There's an app called 'scenebot' you can download it, and basically you can submit monthly video auditions which are veiwed by directors or proffesionals and if they like you they will contact you and you may get a chance to be on the 'best auditions of the month list'
It’s so hard to be an aspiring actress but have no money for classes and stuff. So this video really helped!! I keep coming back to it. Acting is my hugest dream and what I want to do in life. I’m not sure how to get started. But I don’t want to wish to be an actress anymore, I want to make those dreams become a reality, so videos like this are super helpful!! Thank you!!💙💙💙💙
Thank you; you are right on point. I am a 63 year old chef and I recently started acting. Your insight is the same as I have trained many young women and men in the culinary world. I hope a lot of people find your videos.
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I really really want to be an actor. It's my dream. I am only 12, and I have grown up wanting to be a singer because I really love my voice, but it never really was something I knew for sure. One night I was just sitting in bed and I thought to myself. "I want to be an actor" At school we would put on these plays every year and they were always so fun, but then we moved. I told my parents I want to be an actor and my dad looked right at me and said "You shouldn't spend your life chasing something that probably won't even happen" and it just broke my heart. My family also doesn't have enough money to get me an agent or anything so I can't really get into big movies, and that's fine with me I would like to be in any movie big or small. I've been searching up acting lessons on you tube and have been practicing acting out scenes from movies. Fortunately, my older sister gets her license soon so I have time to practice more. My sister said if she does she will drive me to auditions and stuff like that so I can do it. She is the only support I have. oh here's something random, Tom Holland is my idol :)
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I am 14, doing 4 years of theater in Belgium. I did a lot of plays and poetry in front of about 50 people each time and I also did peotry in front of 400+ people. And this might really help me in my plays and even in the poetry, so thanks a lot!
Im at this video out of pure curiosity. While watching I’ve come to realize I’m too good at hiding my feelings. No one ever knows when I’m dying inside haha. Also, never realized how much thinking-about-everything goes into acting.
Thank you. Taking on the character and using your emotions from experience is so important. Feel them for the moment. Imagine it being real. Its quite amazing. Fear, excitement, happiness, irritated. The human condition.
I am 12 years old and I know it's hard in that world but I believe in this acting is all I ever wanted not for fame or any of that stuff I want to do it because when I act I feel more amazing than ever when I feel sad and terrible if I act it just makes me happier than anything I have ever done so thankyou for this video because I will try my whole life to become what I want out of my whole life I want it so thankyou everything you said helped alot
Hello Wendy I am a 35yr father of two who has a passion for acting. I was always fearful in trying to act or where to start any suggestions on where to start and is 35 to old to actually have a chance at acting.
+Sebastian Johnson Hi Sebastian, I am in the same situation as you, I am 40 and finally finding the courage to pursue my passion. Just wanted to share that you are not alone :-)
Hello there. I'm maybe 32, but I'm still passionate to become an actor. As long as I'm still alive and well, I'm going to become an actor, so should you. After all, life is a marathon, not a sprint. So don't focus on your age, focus on your future. If you want to be an actor, go for it. I know I will.
Acting is about feeling the Character knowing the character personally so you can become the character physically and emotionally!!! It takes practice even for great actors they sometimes have to re practice a little and get into that stage again
The Nerds Club you should go for it if you don’t you will regret it when you really want to do it what I did is a did dance classes then when we preformed on stage it got rid of my stage shyness so that’s what I can say I hope it helps!
Well i live 25 minutes from Hollywood and for me it feels impossible but acting is my passion i guess for people like us we should stick together and help each other..people tell me it should be easy for u but its not...acting schools around here ask for thousands of dollars so trust me its not easy..again i think we should help each other and try to push forward until we find that path
That's what I told my daughter. Although she didn't have a speaking roll. She was in a music video. Anywho she was pissed at the artist and at the same time she felt shy. I told her to become the person she would like to see on the screen. People who viewed the video actually thought she knew the artist and had no idea that she was pissed at the time. She didn't know him and she became the person she wanted to see on the screen. Her very first acting experience.
I was part of a small theater group. Just a small 4 man theater. It was 5 years of hard work, sweat, blood, and tears. I had to quit a few months ago and I miss it terribly, but I don't think I could go back to it. I'd gotten sick with a string of colds to the point I completely lost my voice and missed a couple of classes. They called me in to help them with a play they were putting together, I loved the project, but day after day they would go off on their own and totally throw me aside. I didn't have a part in the play, I was there to help them with it. I learned all their lines and every aspect of their characters, even filled in for them when one or more were absent. One day we had to come up with a scene bc this was a character development exercise for them. A crucial character development exercise in a play I had no lines or any type of role in. We had 10 minutes. They went into the music room next door and played drums for the entire 10 minutes. When the Prof/director came back in she asked if we were ready I said "No but we're doing it anyway." I just told them the sky was dark and though I wanted to let then crash and burn, I kept saving their butts and carrying their performances throughout the whole improv bc that's what an actor does. We don't just focus on doing our part well, we support the others on scene with us and bring every emotion relevant to the scene and characters forward and leave our personal beef out of it. Our Prof was impressed with their work, I got zero credit but stayed until the end of class and then sent an email saying that I couldn't continue with the group because of personal problems. It's not easy and you'll meet all sorts of people, from the sweetest and most helpful, the perfectionist who means well but is a pain, and the self absorbed buttonholes. Being helpful and devoting yourself to your craft and working as a single unit for the project is as important as being talented, well learned and skilled. You need the knowledge and the companionship, the ability to value your fellow actors, help them, and work with them, to be a good actor. You can be as talented as you want but if you don't connect with them you're always going to look bad or like a bad actor.
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Ok
With regards to coaches I do believe you get what you pay for . I have one of the best . You always have solid gold advice Wendy.
Thanks loved this course and had my first audition yesterday 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞
@@harvey172 That is fantastic news! Congratulations!
@@harvey172 good luck!
Some people never took acting classes but they’re great actors
Right!
they teach themselves usually, or they're avid liars
I think acting is more about practice.You don't only learn by studying something in a class/ taking it as a subject (although it might help you a lot)
Thank you !!❤️❤️
Absolutely true!
I love how you call us “actors”. That makes me actually feel like an actor. I hope I get to know you more in the future when I become an actor. You’ve helped me a lot.
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I signed up for HWC in Oct. 2018. I have had access to the course for a little over a year. What I'm about to share is NOT meant to be boastful by any means. I humbly acknowledge as a new actor, I have a LOT of work to do. Thanks to the course, I know exactly what I need to work on.
I've pursued acting for a total of 3.5 years now. In the first 2 years (before HWC) I was constantly being misguided on how to get started as an actor. For example, I was told it was appropriate to list background work on a resume as long as you typed the word "featured" on it. Frustrated, I kept trying to figure everything out on my own (see my before and after resume). My first headshot was a modeling headshot (see photo). I actually made the horrible mistake of adding it to AA and never got a single audition. Now I know why....Some might say my new materials are not 100% perfect, but I've received more opportunities than before. I took a chance and purchased the HWC and it's changed everything for me. It was a dream roadmap. A compass that I desperately needed as a new actor to navigate in this crazy industry.
Since purchasing the HWC in Oct. 2018 and changing my materials from the course recommendations, I have booked the following:
- 1 commercial with a great speaking role
- 2 short films
- 2 industrials
- 3 print shoots
- 1 guest star role on TV network
- 1 lead role in a feature film
In addition to the bookings: I got new headshots, recorded a video game VO demo with an award-winning VO producer, created a website, business cards, postcards, one sheets, and thank you cards according to the HWC recommendations. I've attended the ABC's of Show Business with Wendy, Amy Lyndon's class, and a workshop with Tyler Perry's CD Rhavynn Drummer all within a year! I've had more audition opportunities with some dream CDs in this one year alone than I did in my first two years COMBINED. My next focus for 2020 is training more than ever, getting into classes, and recording clips for my type.
My year is nothing compared to some of my peers. All of my friends that purchased the HWC are doing exceptionally well!!!! Their year was so much better than mine. I haven't heard a single complaint about the HWC. Not ONE person has stated any regret in getting the course. They are constantly training, going on auditions, and getting booked! It's just fascinating to watch their growth. They have the right marketing materials and classes. They're making super smart industry connections. I've noticed many HWC students don't ask many questions in TMFA. Most likely they already know the answers to many of the questions being asked in the group. Most of them are way ahead of the game. I'm just lucky to watch their growth and learn from them.
It's up to you to really put the work in. It's worth every penny if you decide to make the smart decision in getting the HWC. I hope this helps someone that is on the fence of purchasing the course. It sure helped me and many others. Thanks for reading!" ♥️-Gina Cordon, Actress
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If your a girl it’s actress and if your a boy it’s actor
Kylee Playz you must have not seen Once Upon A Time in Hollywood
Wendy Alane Wright you know what I’m going to take that class
@@jpxfrd1540 “actor” is used for both
Acting is living truthfully under imaginary circumstances ❤️
Valerie Shmalerie Well said.,
Agreed!
We love quoting iconic theatre legends ❤️
Sanford Meisner quote.... took a 2 year course at Playhouse West.
I do that on a regular basis. I act like my student loans don't exist and that my wages won't be garnished.
Acting is BECOMING the character. Lovely video :)
@David Ross By studying other people of that character and obtain their characteristics and their traits. Someone once said, "Acting is not pretending someone your not, but rather being who you could be". I hope that was helpful. Peace.
I told my teacher I want to be a movie actor and she said “yeah right hahaha” and I want to come out in a show or movie so I can shut her mouth
Yess! Go show her who's right!!
Do it man
You go gurl
You better!!!!
just wait until you make it
Her: Start acting right now
Me: cry’s in lockdown
@@z_orangeflower3511 use the time as a golden opportunity to start, to learn, to try it out at home!
I feel that
IKR my friends mum was supposed to be taking some headshots for me but i might just use my portrait mode on my phone as I heard that cab pass!
I think there’s online auditions now. I’m just not sure who has them or where to find them. Also use CZcams for classes their free and great from the experts!
I still have acting class, but it's on zoom now. You could probably find online teachers
In the first three minutes I already knew I would be studying all of your videos. I'm here as a writer to learn how to create strong, real characters. I think I'm in the right place:)
Najeea Murray
Damn, your smile !
Yes! I was thinking this helps with my writing and character development and believability.
Agreed
Same!
3 years later how are you doing now
I love how this looks like a spiritual session at the same time :D
Andjela Tatarovic aahhh I just thought the same thing 💕💕
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Acting is real life. The way you go about your life, that's acting.
Mychal Burris yes. all I say and all I do is scripted (XD)
Meaning what?
Oh please
@@photo161 lie and try to act like that it's truth . And it kinda benefits u expression wise
waiitttt- that was a rlly good point
Getting back to the reason adults arent as spontaneous as kids... I think its because of the years we spend in school using and value nothing more than our brains. Think about it. If you spend full days for years being trained to use just your head you will lose touch with the body, where you feel the emotions. We are trained to get in a habit of analyzing everything and thinking and not actually feeling. We get classes that teaches us calculus but not classes that teaches us to deal with our emotions, with ourselves. Spend years thinking non stop and you get schizoid. Fortunately, you can train yourself out of over thinking.
I'm a graduate student in mechanical engineering and umm... wow. I'm sorry you have such a poor mentality. The brain is a tool to be trained as much as the body. Without one or the other you are limited. I love calculus and all the math beyond that but just because my job is to utilize it that doesn't make me an overthinker, or, as you so lovingly put it "schizoid." Cheers, dude.
this is such an accurate way to put it wow
Everything your saying speaks to me. Thank you for the acting lesson.
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I’ve been doing acting lessons since I was 5, im now 14 and have an audition in a few weeks!
All the years I put in really paid off, I’m super excited! 🙂
Can acting be taught by acting classes?
@@brenasiavining8399 Yes. That’s the point of acting classes.
did u get it?
how is your acting career now
When you said that kids aren't in there head over thinking and that they just do... it reminded me of my acting teacher. He said, "be a mature 5 year old."
I want to become an actor so I searched free classes on CZcams and I found this
I never been on stage or acted before this really helped
waste no time! life is short. create a youtube channel, build a online presence, be fearless.
I hate talking in front of people (like giving a presentation) and have pretty bad stage fright, but I am comfortable in front of a camera making videos with friends and stuff. Would acting be bad for me? Because I feel like I would love to be an actor but I just don't know.
I used to have the same issue. I had severe anxiety and stage fight all of my life. But recently I was able to speak loudly and clearly to strangers haha only because it's something you have to feel. You can't over think it. You can't keep thinking of how you think others will respond because that could mess things up. I feel that acting is for you. You just have to push hard for it. Get used to talking to strangers. That helps. And remember that no matter what happens you're still human, and the people that you are worrying about make mistakes also so you're not alone. I believe in you
Thank you so much for this it honestly means a lot to me. Its good to hear that it can get better and to know that I am not alone :)
+Walla Is Pro You're welcome! And you'll make it!
Take acting classes and find out!
Wendy Alane Wright The Hollywood Talent Manager my life is messed up I wanted to become a singer then I discovered acting and I love it I told my mum and she's like no but acting is like food to me I don't know what i should do
Wow, Wendy, this is not just acting lessons. It's a real life lesson right here! Thank you so much for the value you share! I have no real acting experience but I'm still going to an audition tomorrow for a TV commercial. I'll let you know if I made it :D
did you make it?
Did toy make it
it’s been 2 years what happened?
LMAO ikr
Did you make it
I'm going to an audition tomorrow - my first audition, I have zero acting experience. I am grateful to find this video.
Brighteyes0131 did you get the part?
Ibrahim Mohamed omg 😂
Did u get it?
@@emmastrawberry6097 No
@@arianapegues495 No
Her: "Acting is not pretending. Acting is BEING those things..."
Me: Cries in psychotic serial killer.
LMAO
Cries as I try not to waste away in my little no name town with some of the richest life experiences that have gone unseen.
That's a good one!
I may just be in middle school, but I already know that my dream is to become an actress. Believe it or not, I have already found my dream college! I have great belief that my dream will come true as I age greater. I’ll probably come back to this comment to update how my soon-to-be career goes. This video was a super big help btw! 😊
good luck!!!!
I'm so glad it helped! Thanks for sharing Vanessa!
this was hugely inspirational I will remember this forever.
Thats awesome!!
YOU are amazing! I am so proud of you for following your dreams :)
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All great acting coaches are crazy ladies
what?
Stranger things, Here I come :) Thanks Wendy!!
Did you make it
Yasss
Haha same
Stranger things is mine
oh my god same
This is crazy? I was at the point when I was sort of practicing the "Pfft, as if I need your help?" bit, and I could feel myself getting that angry-sarcastic swell in my chest, but started laughing at how surreal it felt.
being an actress is my dream cuz I want to express my feelings through characters but there isn't many opportunities where I live and also im not very confident can someone tell me what I should do
Hey I totally relate to you! I would suggest first to work on you, and your confidence by practicing yoga and meditation, this has really helped my confidence by moving my body and connecting with my breathe. Also work on your inner-child and your child-like innocence, that will help you express yourself more freely in front of others. As for finding auditions, if you can save up and subscribe to backstage or any other legit casting websites, they always have discounts for your first year (backstage), and you can submit your auditions from your home!
Hope this helped, good luck on your journey!
I am in the middle of an acting course if you want I can send you some notes on things to keep in mind while acting and you can practise them yourself with online scripts and monologues
Ross Kavanagh yes please thanks
BloatedTamara do you have an Instagram or Snapchat I can send them on
you can go to a website called "backstage" and put it your city and state and it will bring up roles that are near you! you can also "filter" the kind of roles you would like! i hope this helped :)
Whenever I fake a cry, I start to feel really sleepy.
Sameeeeee and every time I do a monologue I always cry willingly or unwillingly
i cant fake cry without yawning and i don’t know what else to do
It takes me like 2 min to fake cry
THIS WAS ACTUALLY SOO HELPFULL REALLY I WANT TO BE AN ACTOR ITS ALWAYS BEEN MY DREAM
I'm watching all of these acting videos instead of doing online work. I'm 14 and I LOVE everything about acting and drama, I really hope I can get somewhere with this
I'm 14 and a girl and since I was 7 years old I always fascinated with actors and actresses and wanted to entertain people and just love the feeling of people looking up to you . I would make short films that I would direct and we would never use a script just do what we think was right in the situation. No we won't the best but, were seven and enjoyed it. I told people I wanted to be an actor but, they ethier laughed or told me to get a real job. 7 years later still want to be actor. I have an actor heart but, find myself overthinking things. I currently taking drama class but, I'm afraid to show people my full potential and overall find myself frozen with fear when I have to act alone in front of people looking right at them. I would ethier tremble with fear, studder or even cry. I want to be an actress but, find myself to affraid to actually do it. I asked my parents for acting classes but, they always shit me down and said those worent important. I don't want to be an actor for fam or money I want to bring a character to life and entertain people. I don't know I would ever make it as an actress but, I hope and practice everyday by myself hoping one day I get my shot and take it
Diana ilarraza uh i feel you, but really, keep on trying and believe in yourself, you’re going to make it if you keep on believing in yourself and take acting classes. one day you’ll be at the place you’ve always wanted to be. but don’t give up, it’s too early, when you think that your acting skills are enough to audition for something, do it!! even if you don’t success and get the role, keep on trying, maybe you’ll get a role the next time, or another time. but you really should keep trying, i believe in you :)
Diana ilarraza also ahh you watch shane? we have a lot in common
i don't know thank you so much! for the support I will try to take acting classes and if I do make a role and get award I will surely Metion you the guy that told me to never give up on my dreams! 😁😁😁😃 p.s Yessss Shane is *Queen*
I honestly can not stop watching your videos every time I start. At least 5-10 a week :)
THANK YOU very much for keeping it real!
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I want to be an actress and I told my mom, but she said like is a horrible thing. And she thinks that I'm joking, but I really really want to be an actress, and I have and advantage of thinking about this things in a very young age (12) . I am very inspired of many actresses and actors that are of my age and do a very good job.
I love that you want to be an actor! Make sure you discuss everything with your parents. There is a FREE app Called Scene Bot which you can practice your acting with pre-recorded scenes from real actors on Disney and Nickelodeon. See if your parents will let you do that. Also, there is a playlist for parent here on my channel and you can watch it together! Don't give anyone your home or school information, ever! Have fun. You can be whatever you dream of.
Me as a 13 teenage girl who wants to become and succeed in the acting industry that didn’t took any clases yet, I know that when you want or is acting you don’t have to fake, not because the name itself describes as acting or faking, you should feel it, think like the character, and how he/she would feel in that moment, and I have heard this from many actors that if you are persuading acting because you want to be famous is not the right career, but if you are doing it because you really like it, and enjoy doing it then go ahead, and don’t let anybody try to stop you and I think that is a great advice for someone who is starting like me.
Excellent!
My mum whom is the only person I told I’d like to become an actor told my drama teacher about my dream and he said he supports me and is happy because I am the only student who didn’t question what the use of drama was for. I believe acting will take me out of my comfort zone and challenge me while also meeting new people that’ll help me grow further along the way. Thanks ❤️
You are so welcome!
Thanks so much for this. I'm currently homeschooled and going into a half homeschooled school next year (8th grade) and I want to take drama. I was really scared but this video helped me a lot.
Good take the classes just get over it- take class - the more fun you'll have and the more confident you'll be. Take action.
As a kid and till this day I've always been amused by human emotions and our energy. I think it has a lot to due with me being so damn emotional and so I love to sit and observe people interact and just watching people express natural expression of emotions
The way Frances mcdormand looks in the poster for nomadland captures the feeling of disconnection subtly. It’s so good.
I'm 12 and I have my first audition tomorrow. I take acting classes and this has helped me so much. You inspired me to stop dreaming and go for it. Thanks
I'm 11 years old and I want to pursue my dream of acting and I've wanting to go to acting classes fo as long as I can remember and my family has been really supportive with my choices and they said they will take me to America and help me pursue my dream
Ps. I'm in mexico and I'm not the one in the picture that's my sister
Same expect I'm a little older
that’s amazing! so glad your family are supportive and i wish I could go to America
Congrats 🎉 🎉
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What town/City you going to?
Thank you for your videos every day! I am a 16 year old kid. I'm in drama and have done plays, but aside from that I have no REAL experience. I'm asking for your advice as far as how to start. I know classes are a necessity, however I live in a small town that doesn't have any. So I guess I'm just asking what advice would you give me as to where to go to get help and experience?
You’re like my spiritual mother, you showed up in the right time for me God is GREAT 🙌🏼 thank you for your time and your generosity to do this for us as actors you’re an Angel 💜
Beautiful! Thank you so very much!
This has probably been the most impactful CZcams video I have ever seen in my life. As though you were talking to me personally. I am looking forward to getting acting lessons. All my life I've been told that I'm highly emotional and in touch with my emotions, but it was always said in a bullying or demeaning way, so I always saw it as a bad thing. Because of this reoccurring thing I have trained my self hard and I am now capable of turning off or changing my emotions and become what I need to be to get through different types of situations or to get what I need or what I want. But I'm also able to turn my emotions back on, I even need to in order to release. So I actually plan my emotions as crazy as that may sound. I just schedule in my crying sessions when I feel that it's too much and it has been a while. This is not something I developed because I wanted to become an actor. This is something I developed to survive. I have been interested in the human condition all my life and my favourite art form is film. So maybe this is something for me. I don't know if what I'm feeling is right or not, but I'm looking forward to not being judged for my emotions whilst I take the acting lessons, and just being judged on skills and performance (which I don't mind), because that human connection and those human emotions are the whole point of acting as I understand it. Actors, storytellers, moviemakers and everyone that contributes to moviemaking and television series have helped me so much in my life, beyond words. I would love to be a part of that art and goodness and achieve the same results, help someone else in their life through a story, a character, a film or tv series. I know this is kinda long and bold perhaps. But putting it out here and even admitting to myself that this is something I would like to do and be, that is my first step and it's a big and scary one. But I want to at least give myself the chance to try and become what I want to be. Thank you so much for this video. It really has touched me on a deeper level than I can express in these comments and it activated something in me that I can't explain.
I had to read all your comment... It's amazing to know that there's people like you and I following our dreams, and don't giving up at all, it's scary to give the first step but that's what makes us special, that we have the brave enough to fight all the obstacles, no matter what the people think and no matter anything....
I'm here to tell you that I'm happy for you and I really hope that you get to where you wanna be.
Regards Alex (a future actor too) :)
@@AlexHdez01 Hi Alex thank you so much, I really appreciate your reaction to my long novel 😄 I've been hired as an extra for the first time ever (in professional productions) 2 times in the same week, just one week after posting my comment to this video! And the weirdest thing: I didn't even apply for the jobs! The emails just randomly came in, it was so funny! I really enjoyed it. How are things going for you so far? I'd long to hear 😄 Best, Alice
Went in for my first audition, booked my first movie! It’s just a long scene with the lead actor, and it’s a charged, antagonistic role. I’m super excited thank you for making it even clearer to me! Thank you so much for this great video
You're so very welcome!
OMG... this is the second or third time I watched this video... but this time I'm actually 'watching' it. This is a master class in minutes. This is where I come from and what I am teaching young actors now. Amazing.
Wonderful!
I've been a musician and visual artist for almost all my life, and even for all the respect I've had for acting, my suddenly-greater interest in having at it leaves me daunted by all the unfamiliar dimensions of such a profound art form. But fortunately a quick search brought me to this video, and I feel like some heartfelt time hearing out your perspective alone be a true step towards dialing in whether it's for me. Thanks for sharing.
This is very helpful! I have a deep meaning about acting but listening to you really made me have much deeper perspective to acting. *I need help.* I'm 14 and I live in the Philippines, this might sound bad but mostly in the show business here looks at the physical appearance first, even if the role is for someone poor and dirty, they would pick the most beautiful and pristine girl. Plus, there's not much roles offered here, they play the same actors over and over again since our industry is much smaller than Hollywood and Bollywood. How can I be an actress as a 14 year old Filipina who have a family with financial problems? I'm really desperate to become an actress, I've been searching to acting casting calls and online applications but they're all overseas and we can't afford tickets and workshops and acting lessons are really expensive. Gosh, I'll wish for the best and push my passion and dreams to come true.
*By the way,* the video is really good! You're raw and very real but a very good teacher! Thank you so much! :) You made me more determined and I can say that it's the same for the others. I really love this, thank you!
im from philippines too, and this is actually true. its really hard to become an actress or actor in our country.
practice by yourself:)
make a youtube channel. online presence. that’s your chance to get out there - it’s all online!
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Thank you sooo much.hope i would be a real actor in the future, wish me luck 😁 thanksss
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You've got to LIVE it!!! Actors take action. Exercise your craft and master it. It is your job.
Irrelevant: This was posted on my 11th birthday.
Relevant: Now I'm going to take notes and look for acting classes. This video was super helpful, thank you.
Thank you so much for this. I’ve been considering going for acting for most of my life, but performance anxiety always seems to get to me because I always had all my performances dissected by my parents and became terrified of messing up in front of others. But I’ve always felt emotions are easy for me to tap into, and I was kind of playing along with your examples to see how I would make those decisions when taking apart a script, and it really reassured that this kind of thing feels right for me. I’m going to try and look into classes soon! Or save up for them. ^^
You emotions probably are easy to tap into. That's great. You are going to have to pull up your big girl/boy panties and get your bitt into classes anyways. YOU CAN DO IT. When you feel fear just say NO THANK YOU and do it ANYWAYS. Read the Book How To Feel The Fear and DO It Anyways by Dr. Susan Jeffers. Everybody walks through fear. THERE IS NO REASON, ZERO REASON that YOU CAN'T TOO. NONE WHATSOEVER. I did it and still do it. You can do it. too
I so want to be an actress, jeez
And tbh I will!! I’ll manifest this idea to the max
This really solidified my "why" to acting. I'm in college for everything BUT acting at the moment, and having to wait worried me, or not knowing what to expect worried me, I was worried what I had loved before in High school and under, wouldn't be what I imagined.. There's a lot more hard work, my childlike wonder is probably glittering up *all* the hard work, but that little flutter is still in my chest. Working with other people, the emotions, the passion.. I'm relying on it
I'm 10 and I've been wanting to do acting for my hole life but I don't have enough money to take classes so I'm saving up and I love this woman she really helps me
I love you right back!
wow. I remember randomly meeting you in LA some years back. Here I am years later thinking about transitioning into acting and this video was the first to pop up for me. Hope you’re well Wendy!
I always wanted to be an actress, but my parents never agreed with me. I'd like to take acting classes, but no one of my family supports that idea and wants to pay those classes. What should I do?
Do whatever it takes....
Prove them wrong.
I have the same problem. And what I would do is tell them that it is my life and if I'm not doing something that I really want to do, then they aren't supporting me. I thought of running away but, coronavirus stopped me. But now I'm saving up so then I can afford to move and go somewhere where I can become an actress. I would recommend doing online acting classes while coronavirus is going on.
I don't know how old you are, but if you're 18 or above who the heck cares what your family thinks or if they support you, you are already mentally limiting yourself. Get the hell out of the house and on your own and 1. Get a job. and 2. Take acting classes and audition at theaters.
get a job and pay for it yourself
@@diamondnishagriffin3045 I'm a minor and in Germany you're only allowed to work if it's to practice. That means I won't get paid
Ooh My God, am from Kenya and I look upto act in Hollywood, this is the first time am watching your lessons and I am more than blessed and informed. Thank you so much, I am a subscribers, cause hell yah, I wanna meet you on the red carpet
1. very right about misconceptions b/t real and perceived acting.. 2. frankness is so real and full of terrific advice.. 3. everything said in this video is transferrable into all other parts of life: couldn't be a better blessing!
I've been watching your videos straight for the last 3 days. I know that you're a busy woman which makes it all the more special that youre constantly uploading and responding! Thank you so much for caring and giving.
-From a grateful new actress! :)
You are VERY welcome Esther!
I wish I was like Millie Bobby Brown but I’m still bad at acting
Alba Murga sameeeee. I’m terrible.
Millie is an amazing friend, And an amazing teacher! She taught me things I never even thought of!
Damn I love her
WXY Soccer Skillz how do u know millie? im not denying that you do im just interested lol
Same
This lady has given the best advise that I've been giving anyone around me that feels the need to ask, and the answer I always give is this -(yes you can quote me) " If you don't love it don't do it" or you will be disappointed one way or another.
i’m starting now, 11:24PM Sunday, May 17th! I will work to be a great actor and I will make this spontaneous dream a reality, I want it so bad. I will put my 110% effort in classes and emotions and growing into a character. This is a reminder for myself, keeps pushing Landon. You’ll make it bud
On your first point, I'd like to mention a quote from one of my favorite movies: "Always be sincere, even when you're not"
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Thank you so so so much ❤️ you are a blessing to this world. I had so much trouble with showing the sadness emotion in acting before because it looked like I was just acting, but after watching you, I understand how to become one with my emotions. I am 11 years old and I want to be an actor. Soon, I will ask my parents for private acting classes because I am very passionate about the art. I really hope I succeed in acting. Thank you 🙏
Now that I think about it, this is so true. Your becoming the character and you can see that in some actors which makes sense because it’s really hard to make me cry over television but only certain actors can get to me, and i realize they really do that.
wendy i'm 14 and i want to try to be a actor so i'm going to take classes but i'm shy so should i even try to take classes i want to but i'm not certain that's why i'm asking u should i
I'd go for it, you never know until you try! I feel like once you take classes you'll gradually open up. You have to be confident and believe in yourself :)
hey I feel the same way... I see your comment is about 2 years old but now but did you ever pursue acting?
Your not cut out to be an actor then lmao
@@kellysee1721 wow
@@kellysee1721 you dont know what anyone is capable of, most of the time people take classes to better themselves .
Thank you for unleashing my inner soul and courage of becoming an actor.I wish i could get more of your sessions
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thank you so much I'm actress in Korea I feel devastated so many years because of my acting is never Ok but now I'm healed thank you sooooooomuchhhh
I totally hear you Wendy. You are such an inspiration to all us aspiring actors..... Yes, I do LOVE it that much :)
Hi there:) So I've been wanting to be an actor since 4th grade but that's not really important in this case. I'm Slovenian (I guess I'm good at English you can see that on my CZcams channel) but I hate it how I can't go to any auditions because there's not a lot of stuff like that in my country, Slovenia. Does anybody have any advice on what to do? I don't think I can convince my parents to move, though.
+LaurasFunTime I'm from Bulgaria so i know your struggle, just keep going with CZcams, this platform gives opportunity for people like us to make something we can't in our country. When you reach the age where you need to move out from your parents you might have financial income from youtube already so dont worry ! Keep going!
This is not related at all, but I check your your be channel and it's really good, and btw your really pretty
Laura Petrinec I'm responding pretty late but you could try video auditions. There's an app called 'scenebot' you can download it, and basically you can submit monthly video auditions which are veiwed by directors or proffesionals and if they like you they will contact you and you may get a chance to be on the 'best auditions of the month list'
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Hi, Ayva, I just wanna say thank you very much for this information :-)
I’m already a amazing actor this really boosted me into a fantastic actor!!
It’s so hard to be an aspiring actress but have no money for classes and stuff. So this video really helped!! I keep coming back to it. Acting is my hugest dream and what I want to do in life. I’m not sure how to get started. But I don’t want to wish to be an actress anymore, I want to make those dreams become a reality, so videos like this are super helpful!! Thank you!!💙💙💙💙
Sincerity and meaning in emotions is a good way to help describe acting
You are a great actor. You had me really believing you there lol. You’re a great person and thanks for all the help
she reminds me so much of my old Language Art teacher it's crazy
Thank you; you are right on point. I am a 63 year old chef and I recently started acting.
Your insight is the same as I have trained many young women and men in the culinary world.
I hope a lot of people find your videos.
Your so right! Thank you! This is a SKILL! OBSESSION is required! Put in THE TIME! Yaaaay! You rock!
Yes! Thank you!
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I really really want to be an actor. It's my dream. I am only 12, and I have grown up wanting to be a singer because I really love my voice, but it never really was something I knew for sure. One night I was just sitting in bed and I thought to myself. "I want to be an actor" At school we would put on these plays every year and they were always so fun, but then we moved. I told my parents I want to be an actor and my dad looked right at me and said "You shouldn't spend your life chasing something that probably won't even happen" and it just broke my heart. My family also doesn't have enough money to get me an agent or anything so I can't really get into big movies, and that's fine with me I would like to be in any movie big or small. I've been searching up acting lessons on you tube and have been practicing acting out scenes from movies. Fortunately, my older sister gets her license soon so I have time to practice more. My sister said if she does she will drive me to auditions and stuff like that so I can do it. She is the only support I have.
oh here's something random, Tom Holland is my idol :)
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I am 14, doing 4 years of theater in Belgium. I did a lot of plays and poetry in front of about 50 people each time and I also did peotry in front of 400+ people. And this might really help me in my plays and even in the poetry, so thanks a lot!
Im at this video out of pure curiosity. While watching I’ve come to realize I’m too good at hiding my feelings. No one ever knows when I’m dying inside haha. Also, never realized how much thinking-about-everything goes into acting.
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Thank you so much for this. I got the role!
As who?
Randy Slone the main characters bestfriend/ ex bestfriend! It was my first audition ever! Her name is Esra.
Mimi Know congratulation! have fun love
Jacob Ewing thank you so much!🖤
Wow! You gave me more gems today than anyone I had all year I subbed ! Love your content
Y’all heard this Diamond! GO TAKE YOUR ACTING CLASSES NOW!!!
Thank you. Taking on the character and using your emotions from experience is so important. Feel them for the moment. Imagine it being real. Its quite amazing. Fear, excitement, happiness, irritated. The human condition.
Wendy I love you and you give the best advice ever but sometimes your tittles don't match your videos but they are still good and the best advice ever
+destiny james That's weird! Thank you for telling me.
thank you so much for this advice I really want to become an actor I watch your videos all the time and they are so helpful
In the first few moments you have explained it perfectly too me!! I had a moment in your first few sentences!!!
I am 12 years old and I know it's hard in that world but I believe in this acting is all I ever wanted not for fame or any of that stuff I want to do it because when I act I feel more amazing than ever when I feel sad and terrible if I act it just makes me happier than anything I have ever done so thankyou for this video because I will try my whole life to become what I want out of my whole life I want it so thankyou everything you said helped alot
Acting for me is kind of easy for me because I always imagine being in a unrealistic or realistic scenario since I was little
Hello Wendy I am a 35yr father of two who has a passion for acting. I was always fearful in trying to act or where to start any suggestions on where to start and is 35 to old to actually have a chance at acting.
+Sebastian Johnson Hi Sebastian, I am in the same situation as you, I am 40 and finally finding the courage to pursue my passion. Just wanted to share that you are not alone :-)
Dude,go for it. Doesn't matter your age,just believe in yourself and you can do anything.
Sebastian Johnson Its never too late to go after your dreams.
This life is not a dress rehearsal. Do it.
Hello there. I'm maybe 32, but I'm still passionate to become an actor. As long as I'm still alive and well, I'm going to become an actor, so should you. After all, life is a marathon, not a sprint. So don't focus on your age, focus on your future. If you want to be an actor, go for it. I know I will.
Acting is about feeling the Character knowing the character personally so you can become the character physically and emotionally!!! It takes practice even for great actors they sometimes have to re practice a little and get into that stage again
I am all those things you mentioned right now!! Being is actually living in the moment. That's what I'm taking away from this video.
hey Wendy im thinking of taking acting classes but should i do it if im shy because im really scared if i go on stage and i forget my words plz help
YES do it. In a year or two you may not even by shy about it any more.
thank you
HaloTheGamer you again
The Nerds Club you should go for it if you don’t you will regret it when you really want to do it what I did is a did dance classes then when we preformed on stage it got rid of my stage shyness so that’s what I can say I hope it helps!
The Nerds Club yes go still I was shy and I’m still going and it’s totally fine
okay and what if there are no acting classes anywhere near you? like my country doesn't have developed movie industry for example.
ju bilee same
I live in a little town in Russia and it's horrible, all of the acting schools there isn't professional at all
Use google & the internet to study and or make your own show until you know more.
Well i live 25 minutes from Hollywood and for me it feels impossible but acting is my passion i guess for people like us we should stick together and help each other..people tell me it should be easy for u but its not...acting schools around here ask for thousands of dollars so trust me its not easy..again i think we should help each other and try to push forward until we find that path
With the power of the internet at your hands there are many online classes and courses you can take to yield the same results
Seeing it in your imagination generates emotion. Also... pre thought and after thought of the line too. She’s good
That's what I told my daughter. Although she didn't have a speaking roll. She was in a music video. Anywho she was pissed at the artist and at the same time she felt shy. I told her to become the person she would like to see on the screen. People who viewed the video actually thought she knew the artist and had no idea that she was pissed at the time. She didn't know him and she became the person she wanted to see on the screen.
Her very first acting experience.
Wow this is such a great color on you! Just the first thing that I noticed upon opening the video :)
Diana D Thanks Diana! I will wear it more often then:)
Hi! My name is Cerys Leggett! Right now I’m 13 years old. If anyone sees this in 2-5 years then hopefully I am a famous movie actress. Let me know! 😂😂
The actor is a portal that connects the audience to that experience.
I was part of a small theater group. Just a small 4 man theater. It was 5 years of hard work, sweat, blood, and tears. I had to quit a few months ago and I miss it terribly, but I don't think I could go back to it. I'd gotten sick with a string of colds to the point I completely lost my voice and missed a couple of classes. They called me in to help them with a play they were putting together, I loved the project, but day after day they would go off on their own and totally throw me aside. I didn't have a part in the play, I was there to help them with it. I learned all their lines and every aspect of their characters, even filled in for them when one or more were absent. One day we had to come up with a scene bc this was a character development exercise for them. A crucial character development exercise in a play I had no lines or any type of role in. We had 10 minutes. They went into the music room next door and played drums for the entire 10 minutes. When the Prof/director came back in she asked if we were ready I said "No but we're doing it anyway." I just told them the sky was dark and though I wanted to let then crash and burn, I kept saving their butts and carrying their performances throughout the whole improv bc that's what an actor does. We don't just focus on doing our part well, we support the others on scene with us and bring every emotion relevant to the scene and characters forward and leave our personal beef out of it. Our Prof was impressed with their work, I got zero credit but stayed until the end of class and then sent an email saying that I couldn't continue with the group because of personal problems. It's not easy and you'll meet all sorts of people, from the sweetest and most helpful, the perfectionist who means well but is a pain, and the self absorbed buttonholes. Being helpful and devoting yourself to your craft and working as a single unit for the project is as important as being talented, well learned and skilled. You need the knowledge and the companionship, the ability to value your fellow actors, help them, and work with them, to be a good actor. You can be as talented as you want but if you don't connect with them you're always going to look bad or like a bad actor.