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Hi, Ever since i was young i have been a drama queen and I've loved to act! I've been in all my schools productions.I really want to learn how to be a great actress. I'm eleven turning twelve and i live in Germany!
and can you give me any advice!
Please help!
Hi Ellie, Well first of all, keep active in all things drama at school. I have no idea what the opportunities and what the process is for becoming an actor in Germany, but I teach that experience on stage is the most important thing to prepare an actor, and that acting classes are less important, though needed for special techniques and information. You cannot be taught to act, you have to be born with the tallent. And do not get in a great hurry to become an actor. It is a life=long endeavor. Best wishes, Doc
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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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