Weight Loss and Theatre Auditions?

Okay,My current dilemna is the fact I cannot re-start my private voice lessons until I lose 25-40 pounds.
According to my mother.
But,I don't feel I need to lose that much.

So,My Questions for you all
--How much does weight affect theatre auditons?
--How could I convince the set goal is too much [I'm still a size 5!]
--How can I help my voice while I'm dropping this weight?
--Does anyone know a good way to lose weight ...swiftly?


Thanks in advance.

Thanks!
I REALLY appreciate it

I donno about the BMI thing though,Since I'm really muscular and that's alot of weight...so,it could through it all off!

Swimming is really good because it works every muscle in your body and it's great for your breath control.

And what works for me is cutting back on portion sizes, but not necessarily food I like...

Well,I weight a ton more than I look.
And,my pants are size 5,while my top remains just about borderline plus size,just for ONE asset.

But thanks!

This is a topic near and dear to my heart, so I feel your pain on this.
1. You must figure out what your type is. Like some others have said, if you are a "best friend"/character actress you're fine being a little overweight. However if you are an ingenue or leading woman, the industry likes smaller girls. It's just a fact of the business as sad as that is.
2. If you decide that you do want to lose weight, come up with a realistic goal for yourself. A few years ago I had to figure out my type and from that I decided that I had to lose some weight. I did Adkins to lose the initial 40 lbs and then I started Weight Watcher and have been on that and maintaining my weight ever since. But you need to figure out what works best for YOU, not your mother.
3. I don't think that losing or gaining weight affects your voice dramatically, as long as you do it healthfully.
4. Have faith in yourself, you know what you need to do. If you like your body and have no problems with it...then stand your ground. There's nothing worse than being miserable on a diet.

PM me if you want to talk more!

So I also am a huge fan of yoga and pilates, which I wish I had mentioned before. Not only are they good for your breath, it's also just CRAZY RELAXING...speaking as someone who gets stressed out about the littlest things, and is addicted to caffeine.

Also, you said you had a lot of muscle? I think it's less important to look at the scale, and more important to look at your shape- especially if you're a dancer. I also weigh more than I look like I do- but its because I (probably like you) have a lot of muscle. And if you're hourglass shaped, you can kind of getting away with being a little heavier than you should be because you still look proportional.

All that being said, I honestly get the feeling your mom is making too big a deal out of this. You're young, just get regular exercise and make healthy choices.

Thanks guys~

I definately want to get away from the 'Funny roles' so,Maybe losing the weight is essential.
I hate Character roles,and I want to get away from that.

And,Unfortunately,I cannot wear darker colors because I'm REALLY pale.

Girlfriend, as long as you can work that stage, it won't affect your college auditions at all

For me, it's not about what I look like, it's about what I can do. I've decided to get lean and fit because I want to be able to do whatever is asked of me onstage. Also, I don't want to worry about if my shirt is clinging or something when I should be focused on my scene. Acting is such a hard thing because it is more of a presentation of yourself than any other occupation. In acting, your body is a tool. So I'm buckling down and dieting and going jogging. I'm never gaining weight, so I just want to get rid of those few extra pounds so I can move on with my life.

Wieght Watchers is good. I lost 20 pounds and kept it off. It should not effect your singing.

Hey, you!

When I auditioned for programs I was definitely overweight. I auditioned for 11 schools and made it into 2. While I think my weight factored into my not getting into many schools, it wasn't the main factor. Yes, schools are looking for the full package, but they're also looking for people to mold. I was accepted into a really great school. During my freshman evaluation I was told to lose some weight and get more fit. So I came back to school for sophomore year 80lbs lighter with a haircut.

I hated the character type as well, I've always been a ingenue/chorus boy. And now I just look it more!

I think it's a bit ridiculous that you have to lose weight to continue lessons, but it'll show your mother how much you want it. I lost the 80lbs by basically only eating healthy greens, veggies. I cut out whites, and only ate when I was hungry. I didn't eat after 8PM and only drank water. I was also in a show 8 times a week which was physically engaged and then went to the gym everyday with a personal trainer. Now I dance 6 times a week and still go to the gym and while I don't eat AS healthy as this summer I've maintained my weight. Partly because my metabolism has improved.

Stay active, warm up everyday. Don't strain. Take dance classes, it'll only help your career and your body stay fit!

Best of luck, girl!

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Updated On: 3/14/09 at 09:41 AM