Posts by lonegull18

stormypanther39 said:So, can I volunteer even if I have zero experience? If so, do community theaters just take anyone who shows up? And what about people who don't read much? I've heard you actually need to be a big reader—if that's true, is it possible to catch up? Or does anyone know which books I should dive into? Because if reading is the key, I'll read whatever it takes.

Of course you can. Who a theater decides to hire has nothing to do with your previous career—at least when we're talking about community troupes. You already know there are plenty of actors out there without formal training who still get the part. Most likely, you'll just have to show up for an audition, and if they like what they see, you're in—though that depends on the specific theater and the city you're looking at. As for the reading thing, I don't quite follow your question. Usually, they give you the material, and you're pretty much free to choose how you approach it. If you've got the talent and the charisma, they'll take you. You can always sharpen your skills over time if you actually put in the work.

Anything is possible if you put in the work and actually have the drive. There are plenty of solid theaters all over the States—if there isn't one in your neck of the woods, you can always find some summer gig just to get your foot in the door and join a local troupe. You have to start somewhere. Trying to break into film right out of the gate is a brutal uphill battle—you know that—and very few people actually pull it off (think Rade Šerbedžija, Furlan, Višnjić, or Cvitešić). It’s hard to jump straight into something without any background, but honestly, it’s never too late if you're stubborn enough.