RE: So you wanna be an actor, huh? Let's talk about REJECTION.
My son is 15 and loves acting. He suffers from anxiety and has very low self esteem but when he acts he becomes a totally different person. He performs in the local youth theatre. This is his second year. Last year he was part of the chorus. He didn't mix with anyone and kept to himself. This year he auditioned for one of the lead roles. He won his audition and blew everyone away. The directors and other cast members said they were surprised at how good he was. He plays a comedic character and is very animated. The total opposite to what he is in real life when around others. I asked him why he is so different when acting. He said it's because he doesn't have to be himself, he becomes someone else. He is slowly becoming more confident being around the other cast members now. Acting has helped my son in so many ways and I'm very grateful for that. I'm not sure if he wants a career in acting. But any advice is wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing. Very grateful.
HI! That's fantastic news about your son. First off tell him congrats from me! It's actually quite amusing how many actors are shy and somewhat introverted when not on stage--it's more common than you might think. Acting does provide somewhat of an escape, and it's fun to be in someone else's skin for a moment. It sounds as if your son has a gift and true talent. If he really enjoys what he's doing, then maybe he will decide to put his heart and soul into cultivating and having a career one day. His heart and soul is exactly what it will take to sustain himself. I wish him and your family much success and a little luck! thanks for reaching out.
Thank you! I'm sure he'll be very excited to read such encouraging words from such a great actor.