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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| High School Audition | 9/9/2011 | David Neustein |
| Q: I am asking a question concerning my audition. I am 14 and I am a freshman, and this years winter ... A: First of all, you should get a copy of the musical. There are several versions out. Try netflix or ... | ||
| Child's first audition | 3/14/2011 | David Neustein |
| Q: My daughter who is 6 has been taking musical theater classes for the last year. She is now getting ... A: Christy, As far as a monologue, go with something that is appropriate for a 6 year old. No it does ... | ||
| I am confused! | 2/23/2011 | Peter Messaline |
| Q: Just want to double check a few things: 1. Is acting about the thoughts of the character? Please ... A: I shall try to give you the answer you want, rather than dealing with your questions bit by bit. If ... | ||
| Auditions help | 2/17/2011 | Peter Messaline |
| Q: I am auditioning for a British Drama school, and they ask you to prepare a modern British monologue ... A: Look at the plays performed by London theatres over ten years ago. Any play you recognise is likely ... | ||
| Booking jobs | 2/6/2011 | Peter Messaline |
| Q: However I have limited access to auditions and want to book more acting jobs including ... A: If you are in a professional production now, you already have the best set of resources. Get to ... | ||
| my son is 13 and trying to become an actor | 1/3/2011 | Peter Messaline |
| Q: We have paid for my son to go to acting classes and IPOP in Las Vegas. We live in Sacramento, Ca and ... A: First of all, do your due diligence by searching "John Robert Powers" for the experiences people ... | ||
| Voice Acting (for Anime) | 12/2/2010 | Peter Messaline |
| Q: I hear that this is the hardest form of acting, but I want to have this as my career and I am ... A: Not necessarily the hardest, but certainly one of the most competitive. I believe that you are ... | ||
| Tyler Briggs | 11/23/2010 | David Neustein |
| Q: Ok, i filled out an application to be an actor on http://talentsubmit.com/ and a man named Tyler ... A: Reece, Sounds like he is running a website for casting notices. Not sure why he is asking for your ... | ||
| Broadway Revue | 10/20/2010 | Peter Messaline |
| Q: I've recently moved to a small town in Wyoming where there is little to no culture. A friend and I ... A: I'm not a singer (pure idleness on my part) so I think your best bet would be to contact the AFofM, ... | ||
| How to talk like Lina Lamont in Singin in the Rain (without spraining your vocal chords)? | 9/10/2010 | David Neustein |
| Q: I am a mezzosoprano, so I have a naturally low to medium-pitch voice. I auditioned for the role of ... A: First, the nasal should come from the nasal cavity, not the throat. Part of it is about focal ... | ||
| How to talk like Lina Lamont in Singin in the Rain (without spraining your vocal chords)? | 9/10/2010 | Peter Messaline |
| Q: I am a mezzosoprano, so I have a naturally low to medium-pitch voice. I auditioned for the role of ... A: I think this is the key to what you want: http://tinyurl.com/34sa6rw At all costs take care of ... | ||
| acting | 8/19/2010 | Peter Messaline |
| Q: iam 21 years old and i want to get into acting my long term goal is make it to hollywood. i dont ... A: I'm guessing that you are starting community college, and acting is looking better and better. Stand ... | ||
| acting | 7/6/2010 | Peter Messaline |
| Q: I'm 23 years old and I would like to ask if I would still have a chance to start an acting career? I ... A: If you are sensible enough to be talking about classes, I think you have every chance of starting as ... | ||
| Acting/Modeling | 6/10/2010 | Peter Messaline |
| Q: I am currently trying to get into the entertainment industry, but I am having trouble getting ... A: You are entirely welcome. Thanking people for there assistance is a very valuable habit to hold on ... | ||
| Acting/Modeling | 6/9/2010 | Peter Messaline |
| Q: I am currently trying to get into the entertainment industry, but I am having trouble getting ... A: You are being active and you're pushing ahead, which are very necessary if you want to be an ... | ||
| inquiry and request | 4/28/2010 | Peter Messaline |
| Q: I m asking about if I practice voice acting , is smoking may take affect on this profession ? ... A: There are very few places where there is much voice work done. Generally, the special skills needed ... | ||
| inquiry and request | 4/27/2010 | Peter Messaline |
| Q: I m asking about if I practice voice acting , is smoking may take affect on this profession ? ... A: Certainly smoking does stress the voice, but many opera singers smoke and have no ill effects. Just ... | ||
| hello | 4/27/2010 | Roland Parliament |
| Q: I m asking about if I practice voice acting , is smoking may take affect on this profession ? ... A: The short term effect is that it will lower the pitch of your voice and give it a "sexier" or husky ... | ||
| Teen Actress | 4/10/2010 | Peter Messaline |
| Q: I have a question. How do actors become famous? I'm a teenage girl with an amazing voice and acting ... A: You're not going to enjoy this. First off, a bucket of cold water. There. Now I've got your ... | ||
| Filing Canadian Taxes for Non-Residents | 3/1/2010 | Peter Messaline |
| Q: I worked on a commercial which shot in Vancouver and ran nationally in the U.S. I was taxed on the ... A: Your Canadian tax will depend on how long you spent in Canada, and how much you made here and in ... | ||
| Tyler briggs | 1/23/2010 | Peter Messaline |
| Q: i got an invitation by tyler briggs to be in so many shows and movies but one thing scares me. im ... A: I don't know anything about Tyler Briggs, so I can't badmouth him, for legal reasons. However,if you ... | ||
| Ron Messer | 1/23/2010 | Roland Parliament |
| Q: Roland I am Ron Messer the Millwright that worked in the Nuclear reactors . I attended your Course ... A: I remember you and I congratulate you on your success. I'll listen for you when I have a chance to ... | ||
| A good V.O Agent or agency | 1/19/2010 | Roland Parliament |
| Q: I have finally landed the Gig of a lifetime , the PA Announcer for the Toronto Rock of the National ... A: If you go to Theatre Books at Bay & Bloor, they have a book on the front counter called "The Agents' ... | ||
| acting and how to start? | 1/4/2010 | Peter Messaline |
| Q: I'm 16 years old and i really like the idea of being an actor, but i don't know how to start. i know ... A: Acting is a job, so you have to look at getting the right qualifications, which in most cases in ... | ||
| how to get started | 12/29/2009 | Peter Messaline |
| Q: I'm a highschool student and for as long as i can remember i have always wanted to be an actress. I ... A: End of advice: You need to find out for yourself about the details of an acting career -- how to ... | ||
| how to get started | 12/27/2009 | Peter Messaline |
| Q: I'm a highschool student and for as long as i can remember i have always wanted to be an actress. I ... A: Use the college site, and any more you can find, to find out all you can about the sorts of things ... | ||
| how to get started | 12/26/2009 | Peter Messaline |
| Q: I'm a highschool student and for as long as i can remember i have always wanted to be an actress. I ... A: My sympathies about Indiana and the casting policy! However, there are forty actresses who give ... | ||
| i really want an acting career NOW!! Help me please!!1 | 11/23/2009 | Peter Messaline |
| Q: okay, my name is ariel and i am sixteen years old. i live in the bahamas but the thing is ...... i ... A: First thing is, keep your dreams, hold on to your desire to improve your family's state. Don't let ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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: ... | ||
Peter Messaline
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Career advice for high-school students and beginning performers. Canadian tax advice for artists of all sorts. Research resources for those looking for performance-related answers.
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I am a Canadian performer, tax preparer and writer.
I have supported myself as an arts entrepreneur for thirty-five years.
I am the most-published writer in the business of being a Canadian artist.
I have written on arts tax matters and prepared performer taxes for fifteen years.
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Actor's Survival Kit
Tax Kit 2000+
Making It (Federal government career management for culture workers)
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