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hello, i am 17 years old and i want to go into acting. but i haven't really any experience! how to do i start? most agencies i look up want experience, so what do you suggest?
Hi Kristi, Obviously, I agree, you have to get a lot of experience and training also. If you are in high school, be sure to get involved in everything speech and drama, especially get in the plays. I am going to need to know what city you are in or near in order to help you. Write to me at kencosp@aol.com and fill me in, tell me all this info again. OK> Doc.
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Careers: Acting, Performing, Directing
Answers by Expert:
Kenneth D. Plonkey
Expertise
Questions about acting and directing. Questions about getting started in a careeer. Questions about training and schooling for actors.
Experience
I am a retired film actor. I am a retired university theatre program director and professor. I am the author of "The Tao of Acting, Mentoring for the Aspiring Actor" to be published this summer.
Organizations
SAG
Education/Credentials
BA, MA, PhD in Theatre
Post graduate study with certificate in Media Acting
Awards and Honors
John Golden Traveling Fellowship
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