Hiya i need some advice i currently have a Diploma in Performing Arts but i haven't really had that must acting work, and i was thinking about go to college again in September to get a degree in Performing Arts which would help me get more work, the thing is im already 18 and if i go for the degree i will be 20 by the time i leave so im unsure of whether or not i should go for it, also my parents dont think i should go for the degree in fact they can't stand the fact that im an actress have you guys got any advice for me please?

I think it really depends on what you plan on doing. I mean, if you are gonna get right out there and start auditioning, people will see what you're about. And while some people might have doubts when they see you don't have a degree, but if you trust your talent then I don't see why not having a degree would stop you from getting as much work

 

By the way, what type of work will you be looking for?

I think it really depends on what you plan on doing. I mean, if you are gonna get right out there and start auditioning, people will see what you're about. And while some people might have doubts when they see you don't have a degree, but if you trust your talent then I don't see why not having a degree would stop you from getting as much work

 

By the way, what type of work will you be looking for?

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Any Acting or Dance roles!

Edited June 27, 200521 yr by xSamZieMJJx

if you want to have a life in acting then go for it!! the later you leave it then the harder it will be for you to find work later so you can get your degree and then if you decide that you dont want to do acting then you can do something else.

its not up to your parents whether you get a degree or not especially if your paying for it. you dont want to turn into one of them people who had their dreams smashed because there oarents didnt want them to do it!!! its your life and your the one who has to live it so dont let your parents do it for you!!

Hmm, well I think it could really add something to your versatility as an actor and performer, but then again, you could take some time just to kinda stretch your wings, see how ya do you know?

 

If all goes well, GO FOR IT and if you feel you are lacking in certain ways, go for a degree

Hmm, well I think it could really add something to your versatility as an actor and performer, but then again, you could take some time just to kinda stretch your wings, see how ya do you know?

 

If all goes well, GO FOR IT and if you feel you are lacking in certain ways, go for a degree

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I do want the degree cos i still don't have much confidence which i think that why im so clumsy on stage because my whole body shakes, and i end up falling cos im trying to hide the fact that im trembling!! , oh i still dont kno, cos if my parents dont support i dont think i can afford it, costumes and props and workbooks all cost alot.. eugh soo confused!!

maybe if you just explain to them that its what you really want to do and make an amazing speech about how acting is you life etc then maybe it will make them change their minds and support you all the way!!

maybe if you just explain to them that its what you really want to do and make an amazing speech about how acting is you life etc then maybe it will make them change their minds and support you all the way!!

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LOL i've been doing that for 2 years, they just really want me to be a lawyer i mean come on!!

LOL aww, yeah, my grandfather is a lawyer and judge, and he was really rooting for me to get into being a lawyer

LOL aww, yeah, my grandfather is a lawyer and judge, and he was really rooting for me to get into being a lawyer

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LOL what is it with parents and lawyers! well i've decided if i can get a part time job so i can support myself then i'm gonna go for it that way my parents can't say anything to me!!

thats a good idea i just hope your better at saving money than me i would be saving for decades!!!

thats a good idea i just hope your better at saving money than me i would be saving for decades!!!

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LOL, well i've never ever saved money, and i don't think i will manage it, but i will try!

LOL what is it with parents and lawyers! well i've decided if i can get a part time job so i can support myself then i'm gonna go for it that way my parents can't say anything to me!!

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well done!!!! i think its a great idea 2 get the degree. u dnt need 2 listen 2 ur parents, because sometimes they jus dont kno whats best for u (no matter how many times they say it. LOL). oh and dont worry about saving money. set up a savings account and put most of ur wages into that. u can just watch ur money grow. hehe

Edited June 30, 200521 yr by michael_jackson_lover

LOL, i think they are starting to accept that i love perfroming now, well i never shut up about it, whether i'm talking about MJ, actors, films, dvds, theatre shows, dance shows, its all i ever go on about LOL!

LOL. if you ever have the urge to buy something just think about your degree and think that if you buy it then it will take that extra bit longer to afford it. dont worry if you save up al your money you will have enough in no time!!

see now thats another problem i have spending money im forever buying stuff, dvds, concert tickets, i suppose i just have quit, or buy cheaper from ebay! LOL!

Edited June 30, 200521 yr by xSamZieMJJx

see now thats another problem i have spending money im forever buying stuff, dvds, concert tickets, i suppose i just have quit, or buy cheaper from ebay! LOL!

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LOL yes the wonders of ebay. is there ne thing they dont sell???

Actually i think they pretty much sell EVERYTHING!!!