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Hi Kenneth
 What would be your advice be to someone,like myself.That would very much like to get past.The uncomforable stage of being the first time,acting and to be come comfortable in expressing themselves? Just be  able to make that small but big shift.To finally be able to move to the next level.I just know to get passed that orqued stage I'd very much love and be more excited about acting.How can you block out and be confident.And the sillyist thing is,I could get a great reaction.But I'm just at this sticky stage of not knowing.

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Hi Julie, Well acting take courage.  A begining acting class would probably help as would a speech class.  Once you do it, it should be easier the next time. Don't worry everyone starts sometime, they don't begin as experienced actors. So my advice would be to just go ahead and try. Best wishes and God bless, 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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