Careers: Acting, Performing, Directing/children and acting

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Expert: - 5/26/2010


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Hello!
My daughter is five and has expressed interest in singing and acting (and is great at both already).  We live in the London, ON area (Canada).  What is the best way to get her started in the industry, safely?
Thanks in advance!

Answer
Hello Katie.  Go to the ACTRA Ontario, web site and find the names of reputable talent agents. Visit their websites to determine which might represent your daughter and make submissions for representation to all that seem good. Be sure to follow their instructions carefully. Best wishes and God bless, 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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SAG

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BA, MA, PhD in Theatre Post graduate study with certificate in Media Acting

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John Golden Traveling Fellowship

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