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Careers: Acting, Performing, Directing/Questions Answered by Expert Rusty Meyers
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Getting started | 11/4/2011 |
| Q: My name is Joe and I've always wanted to be an actor since I was a kid. Although my parents have ... A: After you take acting classes? I would hope that you are taking them now, and with someone that is ... | |
| acting | 10/15/2011 |
| Q: hey! my name is shakirah and i've always wanted to be on disney channel. When i'm trying to act sad ... A: Keep looking, I'm sure that there is someone in SC that is actually in the business. Look everyone ... | |
| I want to be an actress for a bunch of kids movies | 6/25/2011 |
| Q: I am Elizabeth, and I live in the great state of Texas. I was writing you to ask you if you knew of ... A: You should talk to your drama teacher or acting coach. If you don't have one you should find one. Go ... | |
| Becoming an actor | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: I have fumbled with ideas of job opportunities. I am 17 and a junior in high school. I want to be an ... A: You are getting to the age that you should know if this is for you or not already. If you haven't ... | |
| how to start a career | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: I am a 19 year old guy from Montreal and I would like to act. I have never done any acting and ... A: Look up some acting coaches in your area, make sure that they are actually (and currently) working ... | |
| Starting to act question | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: let me ask you this. I am a college graduate already but I have two questions for you. If you can ... A: Ask your acting coach. If you dan't one start lokking for NOW! I'm sure that you can look up acting ... | |
| How to get into commercial modeling and acting | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: I dont know where to start or who too go to. I just want know how do i get started? A: You look up some acting coaches in your area and check them ALL out on imdb.com or at least google ... | |
| how do i get started? | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: So I am in college now, I attend Temple University. I DO NOT ever plan on dropping out of school, I ... A: Talk to an acting coach outside of school, who has actually been in (or is still) the business. ... | |
| game plan | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: My name is Jared Wyrick im 20 years old and want to act in Television and Film I have done some ... A: I guess the first question is what is it that you are interested in, theatre or film or tv? NY ... | |
| comparison of BFA programs for my son | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: Rusty, My son has applied to a number of BFA acting programs for 2010. I wanted to get your opinion ... A: These are all good schools, but it really depends on the professors teaching them, they change. If ... | |
| Financial Core status | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: Can one "go financial core" with Actor's Equity? I have been getting confusing information ... A: You would know if you were vested, they send you something every year to let you know how many years ... | |
| Financial Core status | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: Can one "go financial core" with Actor's Equity? I have been getting confusing information ... A: There is no such thing as Financial Core with Actors Equity as far as I know. But there may be a ... | |
| Should I submit more than one headshot? | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: I'm trying to score some acting auditions, and they say the headshot is about 90% of what their ... A: If it's for a commercial the one with a smile is of course best. For most film work on the other ... | |
| Getting along with industry professionals | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: I would really appreciate your advice. I have been with an agent in my market (Washington,DC) about ... A: This is waaaaaaaaaay too long a question, but I will try and answer a few things. First of all how ... | |
| headshots | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: i need help looking 4 a company that takes head shots and is affordable i live in Indianapolis ... A: Ask your agent or acting coach. If you don't have either or both then WHY are you taking headshots? ... | |
| acting scenario | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: Hey, I take acting classes at Act One Studios in downtown Chicago. I have a assignment due this ... A: This is your homework, not mine. I will give you a clue however. It doesn't have to be a physical ... | |
| Walk On Part pay | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: How much pay does a 'walk-on" on a TV show make? Thank You..Angie A: There really isn't a character called a "walk on" and if there is one, it's probably just an ... | |
| kids starting to model | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: Im looking to find an agent who is reputable to first tell me if either of my children have what it ... A: Look up SAG agents in your area, call the Orlando or Miami Film Commission. DO NOT EVER PAY ANYONE ... | |
| Please read & respond. Thank You! | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: this is Greata Dreyzina. I'm interested in the entertainment business, looking to get booked. If you ... A: Study with some that is actually in the business and that can be found on imdb.com ONLY! I live in ... | |
| acting | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: hi my name is ray raydxwb and i am 14 i love acting im n school plays and have gotten awards 4 best ... A: Keep doing every play, musical, drama class, choir, band, languages, speech classes that you can. ... | |
| Auditioning for Programs | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: My name is Alana and I am trying too start a career in acting. There is this program in which ... A: Check out www.whysanity.com for monologues. Don't pay ANYTHING up front, PERIOD. If you have any ... | |
| AFTRA | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: If you join AFTRA, does that limit the non-union jobs you can audition for? A: To some degree. Why would you join AFTRA, are you a news person or a dj or a soap star? You would ... | |
| Acting Questions | 6/6/2009 |
| Q: Hey, I have wanted to Act since I was nearly 9 years old and was cautious about it for a few years ... A: I thought I already answered this. So this will be shorter version. Stay in school, do every play, ... | |
| technique | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: I would really like to know how professional actors perform. Just say that they are in a movie scene ... A: It's really whatever works best for you. There are many ways to work and nobody really cares how ... | |
| Acting and modeling conventions | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: We recently took our daughter to a talent/modeling group call here in Denver, Colorado. My ... A: Save your money and run away from this NOW! It's a SCAM!!! Everyone gets called back as long as they ... | |
| Acting Overweight. | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: I'm African American and I'm 6 ft-6'1ft tall and weigh 224lbs and I'm wondering if I can be a ... A: Certainly. Your weight may only keep you from roles that your size matters. You can use it to your ... | |
| Actor Advice | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: First off, a little about myself, my name is Scott Campbell, I am 28 year old actor based in the ... A: Way too long a question/s for me to answer other than to say. YES you will need to get an agent to ... | |
| getting an agent/manager | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: i have always been extremely passionate about acting and i would give anything in this world to ... A: Your 16 what is it that you think (other than some local hs or community theatre) should be on your ... | |
| hi i'm alexandra | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: my name's alex and i have been an aspiring actress for as long as i can remember. unfortunately I'm ... A: Look on your local craigs list site under film/tv or gigs/talent but be careful and look EVERYONE up ... | |
| hi i'm alexandra | 2/14/2009 |
| Q: my name's alex and i have been an aspiring actress for as long as i can remember. unfortunately I'm ... A: All I can say is start taking some acting classes with a legit coach. They should have credits on ... | |
| HELP! | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: My name is Andie. I am 13 years old. All my life I have wanted to be an actress/model but I have no ... A: Keep studying with people that have never worked in the business themselves and that's what you will ... | |
| HELP! | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: My name is Andie. I am 13 years old. All my life I have wanted to be an actress/model but I have no ... A: I wouldn't start bragging about taking anything from Barbizon. Look up the coaches name on imdb.com ... | |
| HELP! | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: My name is Andie. I am 13 years old. All my life I have wanted to be an actress/model but I have no ... A: All your life, really? How to start, well first if you have never done this then how is it that you ... | |
| Too old to start an acting career? | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: My name is Julian and I've always had an interest in pursuing an acting career. I got the acting ... A: It's never too late. However I would suggest that you get some training from a legit coach. You ... | |
| model/actor | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: I'm a 23 year old male; I weigh 168, stand 6'0, have a 40 inch chest and a 32 waist. I'm in ... A: GET SOME TRAINING. If you want to do this "acting" thing then you need some coaching. You also ... | |
| 10 Questions | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: 1. Where is the best state and/or city for an audition? 2. What is the percent of becoming an ... A: Every state. Unfortunately it approximately 90% against it ever happening. Yes. Yes. Because you ... | |
| LA? | 12/27/2008 |
| Q: So here it is, I am a 19-year old, and i want to be in LA, working with, or as an actor! I am still ... A: I'm not going to tell you about which college you should attend or transfer to. However I will say ... | |
| ACTING | 11/27/2008 |
| Q: I WAS THINKING ABOUT GOING TO MOUNTCLAIRE STATE OR DREW UNIVERSITY FOR FILM AND THEATER BUT I WANTED ... A: I don't know either of them, sorry. Look up the Alumnis and see what they have accomplished. Look up ... | |
| ACTING | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: I WAS THINKING ABOUT GOING TO MOUNTCLAIRE STATE OR DREW UNIVERSITY FOR FILM AND THEATER BUT I WANTED ... A: Studying at a qualified school is really important. But more important is studying with a coach that ... | |
| acting | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: I just went to a seminar in the NYC at Park Central Hotel the name of the company hosting the ... A: You should be able to do your own homework. To pay that much for an acting workshop I would like to ... | |
| Acting | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: I have a 8 years old son who dream to be an actor to the point of crying. We live in Virginia and ... A: Keep him in school and get him in every acting, singing, dancing, music, choir, band, gymnastics, ... | |
| What does this mean? | 10/18/2008 |
| Q: At the bottom of an audition notice that I'm interested in, there was some stuff I wasn't really ... A: Since (odds are) you are NOT an Actors Equity Association member then don't worry about it. The ... | |
| actors and resume | 10/17/2008 |
| Q: what do you look for in an actor and in a resume A: The truth. If you don't have a lot to put on your resume don't just try and fill it up with BS. ... | |
| singing career | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: i really want to become a singer i have a great voice i am also interested in acting can you help me ... A: Who said that you have a great voice? You or your voice coach or other singers... Have you studied ... | |
| Résumés | 8/10/2008 |
| Q: I'm a young actor who's beginning to venture away from youth community theatre to adult theatre. ... A: There are a variety of ways to set up a resume but for the most part it goes something like this. My ... | |
| SAG and AFTRA | 8/4/2008 |
| Q: I'm not in either union, but I'm wondering which one I should try for, or maybe both? I'm currently ... A: I wouldn't join any union SAG AFTRA EQUITY.. until you have enough credits and tape on yourself and ... | |
| Wher do i start?? | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: I'm wanting to start a career in modeling, I'm 17, although my 18th birthday is in two months, I ... A: It's not that I don't want to answer the question it's just that without seeing any photo's or ... | |
| acting career for teenagers | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: I live in the San Francisco bay area. It is my dream to become a working actor in film, television, ... A: Stay in school and don't bother with it until your out of school. Do EVERYTHING including every ... | |
| is this a scam? | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: Hey Rusty, I just went to an interview earlier today at Ariza Talent & Modeling Agency in Longwood ... A: Yes it's a scam. Anyone that pitches you to get comp cards or anything that cost you money to get ... | |
| audition tapes | 6/20/2008 |
| Q: well i have a question on audition tapes. where should i send them? are they safe? what should i do ... A: Audition tapes for what? Acting? Just put together things that you have been in that have ... | |
| legitimacy of a modeling and acting convention in Phoenix called "The" | 5/20/2008 |
| Q: My wife and I have our daughter enrolled in the Academy of Cinema and Television training from ... A: I'm not familiar with this company but hopefully you will do as much of a background check on them ... | |
| Becoming an actor as an older guy. | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: Is it possible for an older guy to get started in an acting career? Lets just say I'm over fifty ... A: Of course it is not too late. I would however suggest that you get involved with an acting class. ... | |
| acting | 5/16/2008 |
| Q: I'm a 13 year old girl who would love to be an actress but i don't know where to start. and i know ... A: Then start acting in EVERYTHING you can. Community theatre, extra work in movies, anywhere. But, ... | |
| Acting Reel | 4/13/2008 |
| Q: I was just wondering about acting reels. Can you only have one if you have footage of you from a ... A: You can do anything you want. However depending on who you are sending it to or using it for will ... | |
| Relocating to the States to Pursue Acting Career | 4/10/2008 |
| Q: HEY RUSTY! My name's Corey, I am an 18 year old male liveing in Australia and am very keen to ... A: You're certainly welcome. It sounds like you're going in the right direction, it's now just a ... | |
| Community and Regional/Residential Theaters | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: I have many questions relating to both community and residential theaters. One, what is the ... A: One is community theatre (usually non-paying) and non-union and the other is something (while the ... | |
| ASAP! PLz | 4/7/2008 |
| Q: I audition for a commercial and got calledback but I'm not sure if that means I got chosen to do the ... A: Callbacks means that they just wanted to see you again, nothing more. It's better than not getting ... | |
| acting | 4/3/2008 |
| Q: i want to become a actress but i dont know if i can remember the lines i know i havent even started ... A: Well I would test out your memory, because that is VERY important. Take some acting classes (with ... | |
| what can you do | 3/26/2008 |
| Q: I want to no what you can do to get my son on tv please A: Do you want him in this business or does he want i? Get him into some classes in school. If you ... | |
| hi | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: re: ... A: Have you EVER acted anywhere or in anything ie; on stage or in an indie film or have even done any ... | |
| acting, singing, modeling | 3/17/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering how you would get an agent for acting, singing, and modeling. Do you need to pay ... A: First of all would you consider youself any of the things you mentioned already? If you are just ... | |
| Career in directing | 3/8/2008 |
| Q: I am seventeen year old interested in pursuing a career in directing, starting off by going to ... A: Already you're discouraged, that's too bad since you haven't even started you career. I hope that ... | |
| Acting | 2/27/2008 |
| Q: (MMG stands for Models and Managment Group) They are supposed to be a really big company and have ... A: Managers are supposed to get you in front of agents (you can have both) and you free lance with a ... | |
| Getting started questions | 2/22/2008 |
| Q: My name is Matt Ross, and I wanted to ask about getting a film career started. About a month ago, ... A: I assume that you alsp have an abundance of theatre (mainly leading roles) in all of you high school ... | |
| acting for movies or stage | 2/14/2008 |
| Q: Any actors in their 30's(I'm age 34) begin their careers and succeed acting in movies or on ... A: Certainly, it's just tougher because you are up against others that have already been at it for 20 ... | |
| Acting | 1/25/2008 |
| Q: I am 12 years old and i wanted to ask what do you think i should do if i wanted to become a actress. A: Stay in school and study and take every acting, singing, dancing, speech, language, history, band, ... | |
| Any difference? | 1/24/2008 |
| Q: i saw this site and i thought it could be usefull. I am from Serbia, and my dream is to become an ... A: 16 years old (in 2nd grade) you must have a different type of educational system there. Yes finish ... | |
| Is there a chance... | 1/23/2008 |
| Q: i saw this site and i thought it could be usefull. I am from Serbia, and my dream is to become an ... A: I can only tell you that YES, you will need an agent in LA. The first thing you should do is look ... | |
| jrp-callbacks | 1/7/2008 |
| Q: my son has been taking acting classes at jrp memphis for two years. He is in LA now for IPOP. It is ... A: He's going out to "do" commercial work? Do you mean he's going out to study in a commercial ... | |
| jrp-callbacks | 1/7/2008 |
| Q: my son has been taking acting classes at jrp memphis for two years. He is in LA now for IPOP. It is ... A: Why is he taking him to LA? Not for a JRP thing is it? Do you REALLY think that LA needs more ... | |
| jrp-callbacks | 1/7/2008 |
| Q: my son has been taking acting classes at jrp memphis for two years. He is in LA now for IPOP. It is ... A: You will get nothing out of JRP, but bills. Contact a SAG Franchised agency in your area. He should ... | |
| Pro Bono | 1/6/2008 |
| Q: I work for a non-profit organization in Chicago that is interested in hiring an actor to narrate one ... A: Well the easiest way would be to call SAG and ask them. There are a lot of options for you and very ... | |
| acting lessons | 1/3/2008 |
| Q: I had planned to call her sometime this week. I would have done it sooner, but I was having some ... A: I'm a little confused on the monolgue question. First of all, what or who are you doing it for? An ... | |
| acting lessons | 12/31/2007 |
| Q: I had planned to call her sometime this week. I would have done it sooner, but I was having some ... A: Go to your local film commission hotline phone number or look them up at marylandfilm.com (I'm just ... | |
| acting lessons | 12/31/2007 |
| Q: I had planned to call her sometime this week. I would have done it sooner, but I was having some ... A: It's good that you read things, that certainly can help. But eventually it's putting it in action. ... | |
| acting lessons | 12/30/2007 |
| Q: Well I have been trying to find acting classes, and since I don't live in a very popular state, It ... A: Don't study with ANYONE you don't know a little bit about. I thought that you said your mom was ... | |
| acting lessons | 12/30/2007 |
| Q: Well I have been trying to find acting classes, and since I don't live in a very popular state, It ... A: You still didn't give me her last name, did you look her up? From what school did she graduate, and ... | |
| acting lessons | 12/30/2007 |
| Q: Well I have been trying to find acting classes, and since I don't live in a very popular state, It ... A: Hopefully Maggie has a last name and you can look her up on a real site to check out her credits. ... | |
| acting | 12/27/2007 |
| Q: My friend and I love acting, when you see famous faces on the screen you just can't help wishing you ... A: I've answered this question a few times, you might look at other answers as well. No it's not ... | |
| acting chatting | 12/10/2007 |
| Q: i would really like to become an actor in the very near future. i would like to star in something ... A: That's great, I have a question to you now. What is it that you are doing to become an actor? Are ... | |
| Disney Channel Auditions | 12/9/2007 |
| Q: I'm Emily and I read your answer to Naomi's question. I'm intrested in auditioning for Disney ... A: I didn't say that you have to have an agent to audition for them. However that's usually the case. ... | |
| Post-graduate course? | 11/1/2007 |
| Q: I am currently in my second year at Bath Spa University, I am studying performing arts. I am ... A: I think as much training as you can get is always best to do before, you go out and try and conquer ... | |
| Acting. | 10/17/2007 |
| Q: Hey Rusty, Hows it going. Alright, well for about my whole life ive wanted to become an actor. Not ... A: You might want to do a spell check before you send of any other e-mails, the numerous spelling ... | |
| Union | 10/15/2007 |
| Q: I am a seasoned and trained performer. I have been on stage since the age of 3 (now in my forties). ... A: I'm not sure what you need me to answer, I am assuming that you are a performer (actor) yet you ... | |
| Cast Call | 10/11/2007 |
| Q: Im 14 and Im going to a casting call for Nickolodon (My mom knows and I checked it out. Its ... A: I don't really deal with your age actors, however there are plenty of monologues that you could ... | |
| hey quick question??? | 10/1/2007 |
| Q: Hey how are you doing my question is ... I was wondering if you could help me with finding a good ... A: I live in Las Vegas, which unless you live here wouldn't help at all. Finding a good agent, well ... | |
| acting/modeling | 9/30/2007 |
| Q: First of all, if your reading this, thanks. Now, I wanted to ask you if you could help me out with ... A: You absolutely need to take some classes to find out if this is even something you want to do. Audit ... | |
| questions | 9/19/2007 |
| Q: i just got out of college with a degree in computer-based recording. while i love music and want to ... A: Well depending on where you live is going to determine what your options are. It sounds like you ... | |
| starting a career | 9/17/2007 |
| Q: i would like to preform. I'm a singer, but i can act a little bit. i just need confidence. I'm ... A: Your current acting or singing coach should be the one to ask. If they are any good at what they do ... | |
| headshots, among other things | 9/1/2007 |
| Q: I'm a 16 year old entering my junior year in school. I've done shows, dance/voice lessons, ... A: You really only need a couple of headshots. Don't do a whole portfolio thing, that's usually for ... | |
| Acting,Singing | 8/15/2007 |
| Q: I'm eleven,and I live in Tigard, Oregon. I was wondering how to get into a singing or acting career, ... A: I've answered this same (or very similar) qestion many times, but for some reason other people can't ... | |
| SAG | 8/10/2007 |
| Q: I have a questions about SAG and i bet you have heard of it. How Do I Join? Is it really good? How ... A: You don't join a union to become an actress. You study to do that. Eventually, when you start ... | |
| I'm sorry but... | 8/7/2007 |
| Q: I seem to be confused as to the fact that I have never asked a question here before at all. I found ... A: I'm off to a shoot right now, but I will answer you when I return. I just thought that everyone ... | |
| I would appreciate your help.... | 8/6/2007 |
| Q: how are you? My name is Ramon Vidal, Im 19 and I live in Mexico.... Since I was a kid, I wanted to ... A: I don't think I could help you with this, I'm sorry. Unless you are living in the US there are not ... | |
| J. Mitchell Management | 8/4/2007 |
| Q: Meyers. I realized how right you were about the casting website deal; it's because of this that I ... A: I don't know this agency, yet if it's SAG franchised, you should be OK. However any agency that gets ... | |
| Directing | 8/4/2007 |
| Q: I am 14 years old I want to become a director I have directed alot of short videos but i have no ... A: You are 14 and directing short films? WOW, good for you. I hope that they aren't just of your ... | |
| Casting websites | 8/3/2007 |
| Q: my name is Diego and I was wondering if you have heard of a website called Star Search Casting. I ... A: Yes I have heard of them and many others, and would stay away from 90% of them. There is really ... | |
| Acting on Disney Channel | 7/27/2007 |
| Q: Hey my name is Taylor and i was wondering about how much agents cost. But i live in a small town in ... A: An agent that charges you ANYTHING you should report them. Agents are ONLY allowed to get money from ... | |
| Should I??? | 7/26/2007 |
| Q: See, I live in a little town called PMC off of Frazier Park that nobody knows about. I want to do a ... A: STAY IN SCHOOL. If there is any theatre there locally DO IT. Take some dance and/or singing or band ... | |
| Summer Acting Programs | 7/16/2007 |
| Q: .... I live in the UK and want to be an actress. I currently doing a business degree, which I enjoy ... A: You want to be an actress or you ARE an actress trying to get some work and/or hopefully want to ... | |
| what??? | 7/14/2007 |
| Q: what r u talking about??? this is the first time i asked this question must of been mistaking by ... A: It might be the first time for you to ask it, but MANY others have asked VERY similar ones. Can you ... | |
| I have 2 questions | 7/9/2007 |
| Q: My first question is do you know anything about Carol Goldwasser and Howard Meltzer casting, if so.. ... A: 1.) Go to imdb.com and look them up. 2.) Hopefully you are studying with someone that is actually ... | |
| Coaches | 7/3/2007 |
| Q: im Lashay, and I was wondering of how would it workout if I had to move to L.A. to work with the ... A: I will ask this only one more time. What is her (your coach) last name? Have you (and what) have you ... | |
| Coaches | 7/3/2007 |
| Q: im Lashay, and I was wondering of how would it workout if I had to move to L.A. to work with the ... A: I hope she has a last name. Did you look her up. BTW how old are you? What credits do you have ... | |
| Coaches | 7/3/2007 |
| Q: im Lashay, and I was wondering of how would it workout if I had to move to L.A. to work with the ... A: Is this coach asking you to move to LA to study with her. BTW what is here name? Why not study in ... | |
| agent? | 7/1/2007 |
| Q: I am 19 and in college. I have plenty experience with the whole audition process. I've been featured ... A: Stay in school. Hopefully you are studying theatre, film, dance, music, band, speech, gymnastics, ... | |
| teen acting | 6/28/2007 |
| Q: I'm 12 years old and I want to get into an acting career in disney and I know that I need an agent ... A: I have answered this same basic question numerous times. Hopefully you can see some of the others ... | |
| Auditions | 6/26/2007 |
| Q: I have always wanted to act in films, but I don't even know how to find auditions to try out ... A: Take some acting workshops (before you run out and get photos and try to get an agent etc...) from a ... | |
| breaking into acting | 6/25/2007 |
| Q: My dream has always been to be an actress - I have always been derailed at some point and ended up a ... A: So if your DREAM has ALWAYS been to be an actress, then do something, ANYTHING about it. Are you to ... | |
| Help | 6/12/2007 |
| Q: My name is Rebecca and I am 20 yrs of age. I am extremely and genuinely passionate about The Art & ... A: I really want to answer all of these questions individually, but since most of you have the same or ... | |
| acting | 6/4/2007 |
| Q: If u walk into an audition with nothing but a cute face (cant sing, dance, act). Will a cute face ... A: Very rarely, but it does happen. Why can't you sing or dance or act? Take some classes so you don't ... | |
| teen actorr | 5/24/2007 |
| Q: "Hi, i just turned 14 and ive wanted to be an actress since I was really little. When I was younger ... A: Sounds like you are doing a lot of the right things. I don't know who said to take those things off ... | |
| Managers and Talent Agents | 4/28/2007 |
| Q: I am a high school student on Long Island, Ny and i am very determined to become an actress. I do a ... A: I no longer live in NY and while I wish you well I really can't help you out in getting a manager or ... | |
| help | 4/23/2007 |
| Q: My name is Jack Farrel, I'm 19 years old From the US. I have always had an interest in acting and I ... A: Well Jack, if this is something you want to do, great. However it's best if it's something that you ... | |
| Easy on the rating | 4/13/2007 |
| Q: I am doing some research and trying my best to find out the info, but I've only gotten Tim, Terry, ... A: Sorry for trying to be helpful. Not everyone knows about imdb.com OK, yes google might've beeen a ... | |
| hi | 4/8/2007 |
| Q: hi i am 13 year old and i want to become an actrees i love to be on tv A: I've written this a few times to some people that are still in school and insted of me writing it ... | |
| Casting Agency | 4/8/2007 |
| Q: A extras casting agency is looking for local talent to "act" in a upcoming feature film that is ... A: Get together with a acting coach that is actually a working actor. Look them up to make sure on ... | |
| acting | 4/8/2007 |
| Q: I an 11 yearold that wants to become an actress, not because the fame or fortune but for the ... A: Do anything in your school or local community theatre that you can find. DO NOT go to a school like ... | |
| Becoming a talent agent. | 4/6/2007 |
| Q: I am not sure this is your area but it was as close as I could find. I am in high school and am ... A: Not really, but you should first love actors, and what they do. You should love the industry, TV, ... | |
| Commercials/Acting | 4/6/2007 |
| Q: My daughter recently started taking commercial/acting classes at JRP in Birmingham. I allowed her ... A: I'm not a huge believer in JRP as a competant place for "acting" classes. Look up EVERYONE on ... | |
| Red Flag | 11/18/2006 |
| Q: I have always wanted to act, but I have always been wary of all the scams out there. Could you ... A: You're right about all of the scams, you'v got to be careful. FYI there is a great website to go to ... | |
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