Careers: Acting, Performing, Directing/acting/modeling

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well to start off im 15 and im just looking foward to trying new things that i like and acting has always been something ive liked you know it doesnt look so hard and i would enjoy a job like it and for modeling ive always had a gifted body people say and i enjoy having it so i go to the gym and work out alot also i enjoy wearing nice clothing so i would just like some advise and maybe some close locations to where i live in seattle and more information on how it works thank you

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Hola Juan, there are two places you can look for Talent Agents who handle models and actors, the yellow pages and the internet. Do a web search for Talent Agents in Seattle.  Then find out how to submit for representation and do that.  One thing, your parents will have to submit for you as you cannot sign a contract until you are 18. And about acting not looking hard, that is one of the things a good actor does, makes it look easy.  IT is not easy.  YOu better try to get into a school play and see if you have any acting talent.  Best wishes, Doc

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Kenneth D. Plonkey

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Questions about acting and directing. Questions about getting started in a careeer. Questions about training and schooling for actors.

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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.

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SAG

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BA, MA, PhD in Theatre Post graduate study with certificate in Media Acting

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John Golden Traveling Fellowship

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