Expert: Kenneth D. Plonkey - 11/27/2008

Question
QUESTION: How can i get into acting? I have always wanted to get into acting. My friends tell me i will never be able to do it because well my school doesn't have theater or stuff like that. I think i can but i don't know how to start and how to get into it.
Nikita

ANSWER: Hi Nikita, Well you are at a disadvantage. work hard at school  get good grades, plan to go to college to study acting.  Best wishes, Doc

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QUESTION: well thanks for trying but that wasnt much help..... but i have a question what if i wanted to start my acting career now like some teenagers have around the world.... what would i have to do?

Answer
Nikita, The first answer is about all that you can do. It takes experience acting to be an actor. Maybe there is a youth theatre near you that you can participate in.  Most of those teens have been at it for years.  To be a teen actor, your parents have to make it happen. Labor laws require that they sign for everything you do until you are 18.  Thus, to be a teen actor, your parents need to make it happen for you by finding you opportunities for experience performing, professional training and getting you an agent. You also have to live where there is lots of work for actors or be extremely wealthy. That is how it happens.  What you have to do is be born with the talent and have the right look and personality to succeed. Best wishes, Doc