Expert: Kenneth D. Plonkey - 12/15/2008

Question
Hi, im a 16 year old male...Im looking to become a actor but dont know were to start, I have very positive goals in life and know how to perform, can you point me in the right direction?

Answer
HI Ken, You have a very common problem and the answer is right in front of you.  Yuu start where you are. You need lots and lots of acting experience before you try to do anything professional. You have not given me any information to really help you here other than to say you have to do all the school and community plays you can. When you have done several, then you need to take some professional classes then you continue doing both until you have a great resume and have learned how the business works and can navigate through it to get jobs. These are things I teach at kencosp@aol.com, the email address I use to advise aspiring actors from all over the world. So write me there and tell me what roles in what plays you have done, what large city your are in or near, and what kind of acting you want to do. I also need to know what kind of parental support you have for your acting.  Well, that is about it from what you have told me so far. Fill me in and we can get started on the rest. Best wishes and God bless, Doc