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| Accent Coaching | 10/1/2009 | Roland Parliament |
Q: Thats okay, thank you anyways. Could you tell me though, a list of dos and donts of a good accent ...
A: Again, sorry that I couldn't help with your last question. This one I think I can handle. First ...
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| pay for screen test? | 9/14/2009 | Peter Messaline |
Q: Is it normal procedure for a casting agency to ask you to pay $35 to take a screen test? I've never ...
A: Good choice, I'd say. Better to have a ten percent chance of something that's all right, than to ...
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| pay for screen test? | 9/14/2009 | Peter Messaline |
Q: Is it normal procedure for a casting agency to ask you to pay $35 to take a screen test? I've never ...
A: I compliment you on your courtesy. 35 independent film credits! Perhaps you should go the ...
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| pay for screen test? | 9/14/2009 | Peter Messaline |
Q: Is it normal procedure for a casting agency to ask you to pay $35 to take a screen test? I've never ...
A: I should say that I know of nowhere where this is normal and accepted. However, who knows what is ...
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| Actor's Tax Kit 2000+ | 8/29/2009 | Peter Messaline |
Q: I was just wondering where in Vancouver you can buy or order a copy of the Actor's Tax Kit 2000+?
A: I'm delighted that you are interested. We have moved on from Tax Kit 2000+, with its basic ...
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| Acting - 18 years old | 8/28/2009 | Peter Messaline |
Q: I am a first-year university student living in downtown, Toronto. I acted variously throughout ...
A: My thanks for your question. I think you may be looking out of what feels like the constricted cell ...
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| becoming an actor.. | 7/15/2009 | Peter Messaline |
Q: i want to make it as a big time actor.. i plan on going to acting classes.. doing some short films ...
A: I'll assume you mean the NY tri-state, not the Chicago or Pittsburgh one. I don't know how old you ...
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| Warmup techniques | 7/2/2009 | Peter Messaline |
Q: I am just wondering what techniques would you use before a performance? Cheers Reuben
A: "A large Scotch and a brisk walk to the stage!" This legendary reply by an old actor is close to ...
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| acting coach? | 6/25/2009 | Roland Parliament |
Q: is there any advice you could give me to get me noticed? also should i start out with an acting ...
A: Simply put, yes you should get acting training, IF you really want to be an actor for the love of ...
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| Being able to adapt to charaters | 6/12/2009 | Peter Messaline |
Q: ... and a "stageaholic", which means i'm addicted to that feeling you get when you've been onstage ...
A: It is a high, isn't it! Don't listen to the person who said it's because you're a woman. Look at ...
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| cost of pilot season | 6/9/2009 | Peter Messaline |
Q: I'm thinking of going to LA for the pilot season staying from 3 to 5 months. how much money should ...
A: Yes you can write it off. The more important question is, should you be going? Here's a response I ...
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| taxes for self production | 5/27/2009 | Peter Messaline |
Q: Mr. Messaline, thank you in advance for your advice. I know it comes from a background of sound ...
A: I am flattered by your interest. The Tax Kit is now expanded into a CD! Try it here: ...
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| Acting | 5/22/2009 | Peter Messaline |
Q: I recently failed out of college because the entire time I was there I realized that it wasn't the ...
A: If I were you, I'd try to get back into college, even if it's in a different subject. Becoming an ...
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| Voice-Over | 5/18/2009 | Roland Parliament |
Q: I Have Been Looking For Any Advice On How To Break Into The Voice-Over Business. I Also Require Any ...
A: The only such programs I know of in Canada are the 2-year Acting for Film & TV courses available at ...
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| Performance Spaces | 5/8/2009 | Roland Parliament |
Q: Ok so I am directing a small Christmas shown for next year and I need performance spaces in the ...
A: I don't live in the U.S. and I don't know what town/city you live in so I can't give you precise ...
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| Finding a relevant monologue | 4/30/2009 | Peter Messaline |
Q: I am auditioning for Helen Keller in the miracle worker and am asked to prepare a monologue under ...
A: No-one can advise you on a really good audition speech, because the speech is a product of the ...
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| Good acting. | 4/19/2009 | Peter Messaline |
Q: Messaline, What exactly is 'good acting' and 'bad acting'. What do good actors do to prepare ...
A: There's really no single answer. Good acting and bad acting are a matter of fashion and context, ...
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| Want to act | 4/15/2009 | Roland Parliament |
Q: I am a 14 year old who has a big problem with acting. You see the only thing i could ever imagine ...
A: It's amazing how many acting students I've taught felt just the way you do. Sometimes that's why ...
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| Voice-Over | 4/13/2009 | Roland Parliament |
Q: My 13 year old daughter is very interested in Voice-Over. I'm having trouble finding her a coach in ...
A: Since I live in Toronto, Canada I have no idea about voice coaches in TX. However, you could enroll ...
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| How to become good in acting. | 4/13/2009 | Roland Parliament |
Q: Parliament, My name is Andrew and I'm 15 years old. I've always wanted to become an actor but I ...
A: The answer to your clarified question is one word - research. Look into the time that the character ...
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| How to become good in acting. | 4/11/2009 | Roland Parliament |
Q: Parliament, My name is Andrew and I'm 15 years old. I've always wanted to become an actor but I ...
A: The important thing is that you want to be an actor. I didn't think I could play guitar either, but ...
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| how do i get into acting? | 3/26/2009 | Peter Messaline |
Q: im 15 and it has always been my dream to get into acting however i didn't take drama for my GCSEs ...
A: There are a number of possible acting courses at British universities and colleges, and you should ...
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| voice-over actors | 3/25/2009 | Roland Parliament |
Q: How is it determined how much voice over actors are paid? Whether it be for a television series or a ...
A: Blaine. Sorry it's taken awhile for me to answer this, but my father passed away recently and I've ...
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| voice-over actors | 3/24/2009 | Roland Parliament |
Q: How is it determined how much voice over actors are paid? Whether it be for a television series or a ...
A: It varies from country to country, particularly between the U.S. and Canada. If you are dubbing a ...
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| Help | 3/19/2009 | Peter Messaline |
Q: i wish to become famous i know it sound stupid but i can sing though i have no band mates i can act ...
A: The choir will help. Follow the rest of my advice, and look for more ways to show yourself to ...
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| Help | 3/19/2009 | Peter Messaline |
Q: i wish to become famous i know it sound stupid but i can sing though i have no band mates i can act ...
A: You can't aim at becoming famous. That's like aiming at being an Olympic athlete. All you can do is ...
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| Tax Question | 3/7/2009 | Peter Messaline |
Q: First off, I have your book "The Actor's survival kit" which I've found to be very helpful. ...
A: I'm delighted that you found The Actor's Survival Kit useful. It's always good to hear we've reached ...
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| Help, looking for something... | 1/29/2009 | Roland Parliament |
Q: To be honest, I really have no knowledge of this, and am looking to surprise my boyfriend who is an ...
A: If your boyfriend has worked in Guatemala City & L.A., he should know you have to integrate yourself ...
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| Actor career | 1/29/2009 | Peter Messaline |
Q: Good morning dear Mr Peter. I would like to ask the question about actor career posibilities in my ...
A: I will now proceed to give you bad news, but I hope you will be able to use it in your future. Here ...
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| pilot season in the US | 1/21/2009 | Peter Messaline |
Q: My question is, last fall I attended to actor expo in London and met with a guy who arranged ...
A: You have an impressive résumé, and you are obviously a talented, enthusistic, and successful ...
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| Agents | 1/13/2009 | Peter Messaline |
Q: Okay, so I am just going to lay it out on the table. I am 18 years old and I live in Pennsylvania ...
A: Right off, don't waste your energy worrying about your online popularity. No-one ever got hired from ...
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| Strating out | 1/13/2009 | Peter Messaline |
Q: I have been trying to get into the acting biz for years. I currently am with an angency, but I have ...
A: You don't give me much to work on, but I can suggest some things that may help. At your place in ...
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| Stage Name | 1/11/2009 | Peter Messaline |
Q: My name is Claire and I'm an actress/opera singer. I have adopted a stage name of Freya Morgan as my ...
A: with all the necessary background to make a useful answer possible. There are all sorts of ...
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| professional jobs on the side of acting | 12/9/2008 | Peter Messaline |
Q: I have been pursuing acting for about 4 years. I am sag and aftra. However, I have been doing more ...
A: Congratulations on getting SAG and AFTRA in four years! Where are you based? I assume you're in one ...
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| Hi There | 12/8/2008 | Roland Parliament |
Q: is there a way I can contact Kevin power? does he have a fan mail address?
A: Without meaning disrespect, this is is a site which offers advice to people who want to BE actors, ...
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| hey quick question! | 11/26/2008 | Roland Parliament |
Q: HOW CAN I GET AN AGENCY!!!?? Ive tried forever, it is getting too hard! Too many ripp offs and lies!
A: I guess it depends on where you are, how talented you are and how old you are. In my city (Toronto) ...
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| Acting | 11/26/2008 | Peter Messaline |
Q: I am a 16 yr. old teen looking to get into the acting business. I am not scared to be infront of a ...
A: No agent will want you, because there's nothing to show whether he could get you work. Legitimate ...
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| pilot season paperwork for Canadian actors | 11/20/2008 | Peter Messaline |
Q: in California - I have an agent in Canada and my husband has dual citizenship, but we've never ...
A: Two questions here:- Is it a good idea to go down for the pilot season? You mention that you have a ...
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| Starting a career in the performing arts | 11/17/2008 | Peter Messaline |
Q: Peter: I'm 25 years old, but I look like I have 15 and I recently graduated from a bachelor in ...
A: Lots of people run away to join the circus, because it looks like the opposite of the life they now ...
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| Repeitable Actor/Singer Schools/Programs in DC | 11/6/2008 | Peter Messaline |
Q: I have been searching for repitable acting schools in dc that will enable me to train as a ...
A: If you will Google "Acting drama course DC", you will find lists and lists of possible information ...
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