Expert: Wanda Reinholdt - 4/7/2010

Question
Hello Wanda,

I'm a 36 year old man and I've always had an interest in acting. It doesn't have to do with getting rich and famous, I have no control of that and I have no interest in that, but its because I love working with people. I'm fascinated by them in terms of what makes them tick and do the things that they do. It's about deciding what kind of person you want to be and what kind of person you don't want to be. It's about filling in the character's thoughts, ideas, wants, needs and goals. I'm especially fascinated by portraying villains in particular because they are the most interesting to play. But I would at least like to incorporate some shred of humanity in each of them so they will be a fully fleshed out character. By transforming into the people I've encountered in my life, I not only begin to understand them better as individuals, but I also will understand myself a great deal in the long run. I am interested in performing in theater, tv, films and especially, voice-over acting.

Anyway, I had to stop taking acting lessons due to the harsh practicalities of life, but I'm planning to get back into it because my heart is tugging at me to pursue it. I have a secure job to help pay for the acting lessons, but I'm beginning to think I'm too old to start an acting at age 36.

What do you think? How do you think I should proceed?


Best regards,

Julian

Answer
Hi there, Julian.  And thanks for writing.  

Too old?  Never!  If it is something that fascinates you...If it is something that you love....If it is something you cannot be away from....If it is something that gets you off....And it sounds like it is....then go for it!  Take workshops, take classes, audition, read about acting, go to shows, and enjoy!  I think it is great that your heart wants to.  That is fabulous.  And you should listen to that heart beat.

Does that help you?

Wanda

www.reinholdtproductions.ca