Hi sos123,

Being a visual learner is not a handicap nor does it limit your potential or goals.  

A visual learner enjoys images, so as a visual learner you will be good at visualizing events and imagining situations.  A visual learner is a visual thinker, this may actually help you with an acting career.  You will have the ability to visualize your character and with the stage setting, it will place you right into the part.

As a visual learner you will do well with the printed script or images, and you have probably at 15, already mastered triggering memory in words.  

I've included a couple of links that you may find helpful!

It is also wise to keep an alternative plan in place.  Regardless of one's career paths, I think it is crucial for your development to have a fall back plan.  

Best wishes

Hi sos123,

Being a visual learner is not a handicap nor does it limit your potential or goals.  

A visual learner enjoys images, so as a visual learner you will be good at visualizing events and imagining situations.  A visual learner is a visual thinker, this may actually help you with an acting career.  You will have the ability to visualize your character and with the stage setting, it will place you right into the part.

As a visual learner you will do well with the printed script or images, and you have probably at 15, already mastered triggering memory in words.  

I've included a couple of links that you may find helpful!

It is also wise to keep an alternative plan in place.  Regardless of one's career paths, I think it is crucial for your development to have a fall back plan.  

Best wishes

Hello and thank you for writing to JustAsk!

First, let me tell you that many actors have learning challenges. I know because I am the mom of a successful professional actor who has a history of learning disabilities.  She too is a visual learner and was able to memorize scripts (and improve her reading skills) by doing a few interesting techniques.  

First, she often used different color pens to help her memorize concepts.  Color coding was helpful for retention of information.

Second, she wrote a lot of what she needed to learn in script format.  To know what that is, go to the library and take out some simple TV script books.  It is a fun way to learn and will help with script rehearsing.

Third-My daughter learned a few good monologues and these too can be found at a library.  (see Teen Monologues as the search words).

Fourth- She took a 'zillion' acting classes, many free or inexpensive.  So try and take acting classes.  Go to recreation programs, community colleges, your school, private lessons- it doesn't matter where you get the experience- just get some under your "belt".  Once you start to act and see you can be successful then you will gain some much needed confidence!

Fifth- Practice with a friend! Make it fun!  It helps so many kids to work together!

Sixth- WRITE a script.  I believe, the best way to learn how to read a script is to write one!!  And if you want, try and film your endeavor!!

If you have a dream then try your best to reach your goals by being prepared.  This includes being able to gain some confidence.  Also, know that the professional acting career is TOUGH!  Many start small and stay in small markets, such as their local areas.  A piece of advice we received was NOT to go to Hollywood until one was very prepared and ready.  

For more information go to http://www.SAG.org

Also, you may wish to peruse http://www.IMDB.com to see what experience many known actors have had prior to making it "big".  (And how many thousands there are who work as not so big actors.  Also, you can obtain information about those with learning challenges..)

GOOD LUCK!! BREAK A LEG (in the acting sense)....

Louise Sattler
Mom of an actor and
School Psychologist

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visual learner is not a barrier to having an acting career,s0s123. if you put your heart and you have the passion of pursuing an acting career all thing will fall into place.
memorising a screen won't be a problem if you seek help online on tips for memorising a scripts. importantly have a positive attitude and don't think of your career as a burden.