Q&A for How to Practice Acting

Try to make sure that your acting foundation is rock solid. Finding an acting teacher or series of classes or workshops that will hone your craft will be essential to sustaining a career as an actor.

Visualize what you're saying. So if I asked you what you had for breakfast this morning, what do you do? You picture your breakfast this morning. You see the bagel and the cream cheese and the coffee and the orange juice and the eggs and the bacon and whatever else you ate. That's what you do in real life. In real life, people picture what they're talking about. Actors picture the lines on the paper. That's why they can memorize them. See what you're saying in your head as you're saying it.

What you never want to do is act like someone. That's the way to make sure that your acting isn't real. Instead, what you want to do is what people do. If a person is a nurse, they don't run around acting like a nurse. They just think the thoughts of a nurse. How do I help that patient? I better go get some clean towels. Oh, I have to go wash my hands now. I have to get the doctor. If you think nurse thoughts, suddenly you're a believable nurse. If you act like a nurse, you become a caricature of a nurse.

When you're acting, try not think about the real life. Be the character. It will help you with stage fright. Don't take the judgement of others so hard, use it to better your acting by infusing your performances with deep feeling, gained from experiences in your own life, to havefor empathy with your character.

Try some of the suggestions in Method 1. Record yourself doing a script and then re-watch it. Take notes on what you need to improve.

Step out of your comfort zone and if you have to audition, practice a little.

As you would approach any other person -- politely, thoughtfully and not when they're in the middle of doing something.

Try doing research online and at the library, and if you're lucky, there might someone who's familiar with that type of acting that can teach you. There will be plenty of YouTube tutorials to assist you.

You can accomplish anything if you work hard enough. Don't let your medical condition stand in your way.

It really depends on how much acting you do and who you are working for. There is no specific amount actors make each year. Some actors make very little while others can make millions.

Try wearing things that make you look more mature. You could also try using a deeper voice and develop a more mature speech style. However, realize that there are roles for all ages, so this might just be a waste of time when you'd be better off looking for roles for your age.

Yes, it is really important to practice regularly at home if you want to be an actor. You can act in front of mirror, and then work your way up to acting in front of friends and family. Ask them for feedback!

Get involved in drama at your school. You could also take acting lessons.

Get into theater camps and programs that you might have to pay for. You still learn a lot and it fills up your resume. I'm 14 and most of my resume consists of playwriting and performing programs. I've only been in one professional show, and I got that show because of the people who taught the theater program I've been doing.

You can still practice on your own. There might be videos online that can help you learn to use different acting techniques.

First you want to get an agent, start by asking your parents and searching online. Then that agent should get you gigs, but you might have to be prepared to start small, like in commercials.

Remember that you are never really alone, in your heart your loved ones are boosting you confidence and strength. If you keep having anxiety attacks on set, you're not ready for acting yet.

Yes! People of all ages can practice and sharpen their acting skills. Some of the most famous actors and actresses today started acting as kids, such as Emma Watson, Jodie Foster, and Elijah Wood. Becoming a star when you are a child is very difficult, but you can be anywhere from an infant to a senior citizen to practice acting.

Yes, definitely, that is a very good idea and it will also boost your confidence.

There are some good tips in wikiHow articles Memorize Your Lines and Memorize Lines .

Start off acting in front of a family member or close friend, then invite more people to watch, then join a drama group to build your confidence further and learn the technical aspect of acting.

Take deep breaths. Even if you have extreme butterflies, make the casting directors think that you are calm and confident. If you do not get the part and you are frustrated, still act as calm as possible, and try again next time.

Acting is all about learning to deal with rejection. You are not going to get every part you want. People will tell you that you don't look right. You have to accept that and be able to keep moving forward.

Find scripts, monologues, and cold readings and practice them while recording yourself on camera. This is effective because you can go back and watch it and pinpoint areas you need to work on. Also, try doing it with a friend to build confidence and work with others.

It’s your life! You can be whatever you want, regardless of whether your parents would approve.

No, there are no age limits on acting. Even young kids can have strong careers in acting!

Try auditioning for some community plays, or even just plays at your school. You could also try out for local commercials. Tell your mom you just want to get some experience so you'll have something to put on your resume, acting school applications, etc.

You will have to keep practicing, and dealing with the pressure will get easier over time. You can ask experienced actresses for advice on how they learned to cope with the pressure.

There are always things you can do to start. Ask yourself, "What is the biggest city near me?" Look up acting classes and agents there and see what they can offer you. Begin to participate in school plays and join the drama club at your school! Search up monologues on Google and rehearse them. Record yourself, play the video back, and see how you can correct your technique.

Your skills and motivation! Books can be a really good help too! Try looking for acting books or even actors' biographies.