Expert: Kenneth D. Plonkey - 6/30/2010

Question
Hello mr, plonkey. my parenths put me trew the best acting schools wen i was 12 years old, for 4 years. but then i had a accident where i ended confine to a wheelchair permananly. I trully feel that im the best actor out there, I no im that good. this has always been my life passion. But i relly need a brake, my parenths diserve it, How or where do i start to become a actor. mr plonkey, I reaaly want this, wat can i do. thank you.

Answer
Hi Joey,  All actors, with or without disabilities, start in their school and community plays, they build up a background of roles they have played, add a couple of professional classes and all the while they are doing this they are networking so that people in the business will learn who they are. Eventually, they apply for an agent and then they can start to move forward professionally. The process takes many years, even for the most talented actors.  There are theatre companies and theatre classes for those with disabilities and these can be found via web search or asking your health care providers.  I wish you all the best, God bless, Doc