Hi my names Hayden and I'm 13 and I'm just wondering if anyone knows what a good way for me to get into theatre and I have lots of drama experience anyone know?

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Hi, Haden. My grandson is 13, too, and he also wants to be in the Theatre. Here is what we have done. I'm sure other people have good ideas, too. There is a Little Theatre here, just like there is in almost all towns and cities. He found out the name of it - googled Community Theatre in -----(put the name of the town here). Once he had the name, he called it and asked about programs for teens that he might qualify for. He is now a regular member of the cast and crew, and has done many shows. The experience is Great, because he has been able to learn all the things that go into a production, and how to work most of the equipment, from the sound board to the lights, from make-up to costuming. Also, he has gotten Great experience. He acts in almost all the productions, and also understudies another part. He has even played an old man, and a girl! (Make up and costuming, you know.). He is also learning to dance, because so many plays have a Chorus. Also, his Mom found a Charter school for the Arts, and made application for him. A Charter School is just like a regular public school. You don't pay for it, like you would for a Private School. But it specializes in something. There are Charter Schools for Math and Sciences, Foreign languages, and lots of other things. They don't have regular boundaries like public schools; anybody in the area who can get in can go. Most Charter schools take applications, usually in the Spring - so now is a good time for your parents to sign you up. If there are openings in your class kids are picked on a first come, first served, basis. Arts schools usually don't have academic qualifications, because they know that artistic kids don't always do well in regular classrooms. My grandson Hated school; now that he's in this school, he can't Wait to get out the door in the mornings. Charter schools are authorized by the government, so there probably is one near you. If not, you can petition the state board of education to start one. I'm almost positive that you've got one near you, though, because Arts schools are among the most popular. So, that's my advice. Find a Community Theatre to join, and check to see if there's an Arts Charter School anywhere around. Even if it's in another town, you can still go to it. Also, Arts Charter schools and Community theatres always have scholarships, or know how to get them, so your further education is assured. Most theatre schools in colleges prefer kids who graduate from Arts schools. Good luck to you. I just know you'll find what you need, and will be as happy as my Grandson is! I'm very interested in how you do. Could you please write me a message on my board here and let me know? thanks. Mojaverose.