| Subject | Date Asked |
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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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