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Hi could you please help me find the information i need to work as an actor in the U.S...i would appreciate it alot there seems to be alot of scams on the internet!!

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Hi Kurt, The internet is of now use for aliens (or anyone else much for that matter). There are only three ways someone can work as an actor in the US. They have to be a citizen, or have a green card, or be an imported star. There is no work permit or work visa for actors.  Of course an alien can work for a US company in his own country.  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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BA, MA, PhD in Theatre Post graduate study with certificate in Media Acting

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