Expert: Phil Nemy - 5/31/2004

Question
Dear Mr. Nemy
   My name is Dylan leazes. I attend Lasalle Academy in Providence Rhode Island. I am doing a school project and I am wondering if you would answer a question that I have. The question is: If I was going to be an actor what kind of skills would I need to get a good part in a movie? I really enjoy making different faces and voices and actng out senarios that I think of. I do have one setback, I am afraid of acting in front of people that I do not Know. I have acted in the All ChildrensTheatre  and I enjoyed improvisation. I hope that you will please respond to my email.                    
                                                       Thank you
                                                                   Dylan

Answer
Dear Dylan,

Thanks for writing. The primary skill you need as an actor is referred to as talent. Without talent, you won't go very far. Beside talent, it helps if you have had training in acting, voice, movement and dance.

If you have a fear of performing in front of people, I believe that you acting career will not go far. When you perform in the theatre, you don't know the audience. When you perform in front of a camera, you probably will not know the crew very well. Actors need to be able to produce their performance under all kinds of difficult circumstances. Performing in front of people is the norm, so it looks like you'll have a tough time of it.

Hope this information helps. Good luck with your project.

Best,

Phil