Expert: Kenneth D. Plonkey - 11/14/2009

Question
Hello my name is Justin I'm nineteen years old and in a few years I plan to move to LA to pursue my dream to become an actor. As for now I'm just getting a little experience by taking some classes at my local community college. But I was wondering if you knew what a good website or source to get updates for casting calls in Michigan? Thanks

Answer
Hello Justin,  There just aren't many casting calls in MI.  I would like to know how much acting you have done up to this point. Taking classes is not getting experience. Only acting in plays and films is getting experience. College classes are pretty much worthless, except for scenes you may do in them. Because I think your plans are not very good. I urge you to read my blog at http://theatredoconacting.blogspot.com where I address the issue of going to LA too soon, and also provide much information about the acting industry and what being an actor requires.  Then I want you to write me at kencosp@aol.com where I advise aspiring actors to tell me about your background in acting and with questions about what you have read. God bless, Doc