Expert: Kenneth D. Plonkey - 12/28/2007

Question
hi kenneth, my name is jared nice to meet you im 18 years old and i want to be a famous professional actor to me its holy gail of dreams the ultimate acheivement for my personality charisma sense of humor good looks and ability to talk to well and communicate i feel like with the right teachings and schooling and with the right break i could be the next star the only problem is im from an area where acting is obsolete no theater no acting schools or anything ive got 2 possibilities right now tell me which one would be best moving to NYC and going to an acting school there to pursue my dream but rent is outrageously expensive i dont know if i can afford or move to norfolk virginia which is cheaper and closer to home to get my feet wet in acting and build my resume and attend the zarro acting academy for film sounds like a good school whats your opinion where should i go?.. thanks

Answer
Hi Jarred. Nice to meet you I'm 70 years old and a retired bit player and university professor, and I want to help you have a career.  I will want to check out all the nice things you say about yourself later on.  So where are you from that is so devoid of culture?  DO NOT GO TO NYC.  Second plan may be very good. You should go to Zarro and build a resume in Norfolk, then we will talk about moving on. Please write to me at kencosp@aol.com and we will get your career going.  Doc