Ive been interested in acting for the longest time. Its always been a dream of mine. As of recently, Ive started taken acting classes; I guess I was tired of waiting around for my dreams to come true, I had to do it myself. The problem is is that I am new to this biz. I honestly, know close to nothing about acting, theater, scripts, stages, or any other jazz that has much to do with acting. I wish I had someone to ask this about, but none of my friends are into acting, and my family is just as clueless in this area. If you know any tips, or suggestions that might help me out, it would be greeaaaatlyy appreciated. Thanks.
-faborgirl

Clough

Hello, Faborgirl!

I have been in over 40 musical theater productions, either on stage as an actor or in the orchestra for the shows. If you would like to ask questions, now might be a good time to ask them, if you would like.

What are some questions that you might have, please?

Faborgirl

Okay, it is obvious you have alot of background with theater, so I believe you can help me. If I wanted to get seriously into acting, (other than my classes), how else might I get involed? Is there anything I can do, or just wait for some luck to come my way.

If you dont mind my asking, how did you get involved with theater?

Clough

Please hold. Am working on answers. Thanks!

Clough

To answer your second question first, I play a number of musical instruments. Most of the the instruments that I play are those that would be used in the orchestras for musicals. That was my first experience with getting involved with the theater.

How I became involved as an actor, was because I also sing. Because one of the instruments that I play is the piano, I had many opportunities to accompany singers who were in shows. I was invited by some of the singers whom I accompanied, to be in shows. That is how I first got into acting, outside of school. When I was in college, one of the musical groups that I was in was the choir. I tried out for acting parts as a result of being in the choir.

Clough

Community musical theater or community theaters that just do plays are a great way to first get involved in musicals and plays.

Clough

Are you currently in school?

Faborgirl

Yes, Im in grade 11.
I've never realized how strongly music can tie into theater. I am very involved with music-I play 3 instruments, (oboe, clarinet, and piano). I am most serious with the piano.

Clough

Yes, music ties directly into theater. The fact that you already play the piano is a plus.

Do you play oboe and clarinet in band?

Sorry, if you view something and then I edit it. Some ideas come later. But, I will try to keep things consistent.

Faborgirl

Its quite alright, I can be the same way.
I played both clarinet and oboe in band. I played the clarinet for four years in band, but my band teacher wanted to challenge me with a more difficult instrument, and offered me the oboe. This is my second year with the oboe. The piano however Ive been playing since I was seven years old.