{"id":2148,"date":"2023-05-11T10:00:30","date_gmt":"2023-05-11T10:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/?p=2148"},"modified":"2025-01-15T17:08:30","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T17:08:30","slug":"making-friendships-as-a-young-actor-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/young-performers\/making-friendships-as-a-young-actor-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Making Positive Friendships as a Young Actor"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>How to create lasting bonds and friendships with other actors as a young performer.<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s a big leap from performing as a hobby to becoming a professional performer. Young actors work alongside adults in a very technical environment, and drama school is very different from school or university \u2013 with full-time contact hours and mostly practical work.<\/p>\n<p>These extremes can cause immense strain, making forming positive relationships more difficult. Whether you\u2019re starting your first acting job, beginning your training, or trying to support your child through these milestones, these are some tips on how to bond and build relationships at work or drama school.<\/p>\n<h3>Working as a Young Actor<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re a young actor, you may be used to your local drama club or school plays \u2013 which are great places to have fun and build your skills \u2013 however, in a professional production, you\u2019ll be working with older adults that aren\u2019t your teachers.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re cast in a play or musical, the rehearsal room may have stricter rules than you\u2019re used to. If you\u2019re acting in a film, you may be away from home and your normal school for many months at a time, but it\u2019s also a great opportunity to make new friends you wouldn\u2019t meet otherwise.<\/p>\n<p>Tips for young actors:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Be polite to everyone<br \/>\n<\/strong>This is the best way to build strong relationships. Being polite shows that you care about the people you\u2019re working with \u2013 whether they\u2019re other actors, stage or film crew, chaperones, on-set tutors, or caterers. Everybody deserves to be treated respectfully, and when you show kindness to others, it\u2019ll be returned to you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Respect people\u2019s boundaries<br \/>\n<\/strong>Everyone is different and has different ways of working. Some actors like to be in character all the time; others are happy to chat and mess about backstage or between takes. People will usually say if they\u2019re busy or can\u2019t talk \u2013 if this happens, don\u2019t pester them. You can chat another time, and they\u2019ll appreciate that you\u2019re being considerate of their needs.It&#8217;s also important to note that the friendships you make with the adults you work with won\u2019t be the same as those with friends your own age. Adults have a duty of care towards you. They can\u2019t follow you on social media or spend time with you without another adult present, so don\u2019t get upset if an adult you get on with doesn\u2019t reply to an online message. It\u2019s for your own safety.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Be yourself and have fun<br \/>\n<\/strong>Working as a young actor is an amazing opportunity, and everyone you work with will want you to have the best possible time. Try not to worry about what other people think of you. Take every opportunity to enjoy yourself, and your enthusiasm will be infectious.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Life at Drama School<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/?tags=drama%20school\">Drama school<\/a>\u00a0is a unique experience. You may train with students the same age as you, or with much older students. There\u2019ll also be different challenges compared to school or college. Since you\u2019re all training for the same profession, you may feel like you\u2019re in competition with your peers. Key milestones like final shows and agent\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/advice-for-preparing-for-a-showcase\/\">showcases<\/a>\u00a0come with a lot of pressure \u2013 and teachers can have their favourites which can be hard to navigate \u2013 but these things don\u2019t mean you can\u2019t make life-long friends on your journey.<\/p>\n<p>Tips for drama school students:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Be interested in other people<br \/>\n<\/strong>Everyone has a life outside of drama school, so find out what else you and your classmates have in common. Showing an interest in others is a great way of making friends and can lead to deeper friendships over time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Be communicative<br \/>\n<\/strong>You won\u2019t get on with everyone, but you\u2019ll still have to work together for months to years at a time. The worst thing you can do when you have an issue is not address it. Instead, be assertive and talk to the person openly \u2013avoid talking behind people\u2019s backs or behaving passive aggressively.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Don\u2019t compare yourself to others<br \/>\n<\/strong>Not only will you have unique elements to your casting, but you\u2019ll also have different tastes, strengths, and weaknesses than your peers. Instead of comparing yourself to other people on your course, focus on how your own skills are developing. This will give you a more helpful competitive outlet and allow you to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/how-to-deal-with-career-envy\/\">foster envy-free friendships<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Support From Parents and Guardians<\/h3>\n<p>As a guardian, you\u2019re a key advocate for the young person in your care. You\u2019re also a key link to the world outside of work or training, so you\u2019re perfectly positioned to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/young-performers\/a-guide-for-parents-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-industry\/\">help your child<\/a>\u00a0adjust to their new normal.<\/p>\n<p>Tips for parents and guardians:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Know what systems are in place to support your child<br \/>\n<\/strong>As your child\u2019s most constant adult figure, you\u2019re in the best position to notice if their\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/parent-guide-young-performer-mental-health\/\">emotional wellbeing<\/a>\u00a0has changed and intervene if necessary.If your child is working, see what support\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/what-can-equity-do-for-my-child\/\">the actors\u2019 union, Equity<\/a>\u00a0has in place for young performers. Know who your point of contact is on the production team to raise any issues, such as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/tips-and-advice\/what-makes-a-good-chaperone\/\">your child\u2019s chaperone(s)<\/a>\u00a0or the company manager. If your child is applying to drama school, research with them and find out what pastoral care provisions are at their new college.Most importantly, listen to your child. You may be their only outlet for any worries they have, and you know them well enough to know if something\u2019s not right. So, be ready to offer support and advice as needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Show respect towards everyone<br \/>\n<\/strong>Model the behaviour that your child should be showing to everyone in the production. Be cordial with everyone you encounter regardless of their job and remind your child to do the same.Respect also includes being on time \u2013 especially if you\u2019re in control of your child\u2019s travel. Being punctual shows that you value everyone else\u2019s time, so plan for travel disruption and aim to arrive in time to get settled before your child needs to start working.By modelling and reinforcing respectful behaviour, you will set your child up for success in their work relationships.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Encourage your child to be well-rounded<br \/>\n<\/strong>The stress of starting an acting job or going to drama school can be made worse by external pressure. Obviously, doing a good performance or getting good marks is important, but it should never be a condition against\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/young-performers\/how-to-be-a-confident-and-resilient-young-performer\/\">your child\u2019s self-esteem<\/a>.Make time to foster other interests outside of performing that make your child happy. Remind them that they are more than their job or marks and help them to keep things in perspective.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Find\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/?categoryTags=young%20performers\">more tips and advice for young performers<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/?tags=parents\">parents<\/a>\u00a0on our website.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span class=\"imgLeftSmall\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-replace hoverZoomLink\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/spotlightuk\/image\/fetch\/w_400,c_limit\/https:\/\/spotlight-cmsmedia.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/media\/2605\/michaela-bennison-headshot_02.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/spotlightuk\/image\/fetch\/w_{width},c_limit\/https:\/\/spotlight-cmsmedia.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/media\/2605\/michaela-bennison-headshot_02.jpg\" \/><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MicBennison\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michaela Bennison<\/a>\u00a0is an actor and writer, whose performance credits include &#8216;Into the Woods&#8217; at The Royal Exchange, Manchester, &#8216;Lady of Jazz&#8217; at Hope Mill Theatre and &#8216;The Dresser&#8217; UK Tour.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Michaela runs a blog and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCINQ_lGk6r9o_76TJlRxi-g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube channel<\/a>, where she shares her thoughts about the theatre industry and offers advice to actors based on her experiences.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Headshot credit: John Clark<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to create lasting bonds and friendships with other actors as a young performer. 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