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SubjectDate Asked
My daughter wants to become an actress.2/8/2012
  Q: Good day DR. Kenneth Plonkey (Theater Doc), I have read your blogs and many of your answers on ...
  A: I am pleased to hear that you have read my blog. I am concerned that you say your daughter's acting ...
How to Not Be Embarrassed While Acting2/1/2012
  Q: I'm a teenager and I'm just getting interested in acting after a school film project that opened up ...
  A: First, I would say relax and not worry about it because both the video makers and you are beginners ...
Wanting to be an Actress1/29/2012
  Q: I'm thirteen years old and I really want to be a Broadway actress. I have been taking voice lessons ...
  A: Of course you have a chance of being a professional actress You will have to continue your voice and ...
Becoming an actor1/9/2012
  Q: I'm 12 and I would like to become an actress. I took singing, I take acting classes and I know how ...
  A: Well, the short answer to your question is that your parents have to make it happen for you by ...
Acting12/6/2011
  Q: I was just wondering I live in england near London (west sussex) I'm really into acting and I'd love ...
  A: Many people would like to be actresses, but one does not just walk into an audition and say, "here I ...
starting out11/18/2011
  Q: I am 34 and I am not sure if it is too late for me. Acting has been a life- long ambition for me. ...
  A: I feel it takes several readings of my book to catch everything that is in there, so you are right ...
starting out11/16/2011
  Q: I am 34 and I am not sure if it is too late for me. Acting has been a life- long ambition for me. ...
  A: Well, it is not too late for you, but I wonder how you will manage the cost of it. Acting, most ...
My son....11/15/2011
  Q: My son is a junior in high school and just completed acting in his first play. He is taking Theater ...
  A: Indeed I can help your son regarding acting as a career and with his monologue. Advising aspiring ...
Getting started11/4/2011
  Q: My name is Joe and I've always wanted to be an actor since I was a kid. Although my parents have ...
  A: You are most fortunate to have created a comfortable financial base from which to pursue acting. ...
where to begin..?9/22/2011
  Q: My 13 year old daughter has literally been begging for the past year/or two to get involved with ...
  A: It is well that you see 'scam' in most everything on the internet as most things are there to take ...
Acting literature9/20/2011
  Q: Long time ago I talked to a friend of mine and he said some actors have learned many techniques with ...
  A: Brando's teacher was Stella Adler. The most influential teacher has been Sandford Meisner. Read ...
Begining to plan for college!8/12/2011
  Q: To start off, im 15 years old, and although im not currently pursuing a professional career, i find ...
  A: It is a good thing that you are thinking about the future at this time. I wish you had put where you ...
Hi7/27/2011
  Q: I written to you on yahoo and you said thatI should write to you on here.Its about writing a ...
  A: Well, no, you misunderstood, I think, about where I asked you to write to me, but this is fine. Are ...
Acting7/22/2011
  Q: I have seen a lot you on the web, and i would like to ask you if you had any advise. I am fresh out ...
  A: and thank you for your service to our country. The very best thing for you to do is to find a ...
directer7/4/2011
  Q: i am 11 years old and was wondering, how many years does it take to go to college for directing?
  A: Well, I am not sure what sort of directing you are interested in. To direct amateur plays, such as ...
Resume6/18/2011
  Q: I am moving to Los Angeles in a week and I want to send in some resumes to the major production ...
  A: If you are moving to LA to seek work as a PA or an actress or both, you may be making a mistake. LA ...
starting a teenage career?6/14/2011
  Q: I have always dreamed of being somewhere in the industry, but i know that to get anywhere, you need ...
  A: What almost no one will tell you is that a teen's parents must manage their professional career or ...
Overcoming & understanding acting6/12/2011
  Q: I would like your take on acting.I am trying to get through to myself.On how to function like an ...
  A: You are quite welcome for the information. I am pleased to be of service. If you just watch TV and ...
Getting into acting6/6/2011
  Q: I am interested into getting into acting, but have no idea where to begin. I see ads in the paper ...
  A: Well, sometimes we travel circuitous paths to get where we are going. My grandson was faced with no ...
Overcoming & understanding acting6/6/2011
  Q: I would like your take on acting.I am trying to get through to myself.On how to function like an ...
  A: Well, you have identified your problem which is the first step. Now you have to solve it which might ...
Getting into acting5/31/2011
  Q: I am interested into getting into acting, but have no idea where to begin. I see ads in the paper ...
  A: I recommend that you return to my blog often, reread the old material and there will be new material ...
Getting into acting5/27/2011
  Q: I am interested into getting into acting, but have no idea where to begin. I see ads in the paper ...
  A: It would not hurt to do extra work. It usually pays well and you can use it on your resume. The very ...
talent agencies5/19/2011
  Q: I am 21 years old and have been acting for 16 years. I have done lots of theater in Chicago and some ...
  A: With all the experience and training you have had, you'd think that somewhere along the line someone ...
Theatre Directing in L.A.5/17/2011
  Q: I've been producing/directing at a private high school for 3 straight plays and 7 musicals over the ...
  A: I think a two pronged approach would work well. First contact all the community theatres you can ...
acting5/6/2011
  Q: is there a qualification standard for acting.
  A: Although evaluation of acting is subjective and varies greatly from person to person, some people ...
Where to start...3/26/2011
  Q: Plonkey, I've become very interested in acting and would like to try out a class or two to see ...
  A: Well, you are not alone. Many people your age also would like to try acting. You are never too old, ...
Email3/14/2011
  Q: i sent you an email via yahoo answers but I noticed you wrote our email on your profile. Do I have ...
  A: I don't understand any of this. I don't remember a yahoo answers e-mail from you and my computer ...
Qualifications3/7/2011
  Q: Can one be successful in acting without any 'paper qualifications' in acting/theatre, and where are ...
  A: Actually one does need the paper qualifications in acting, including a strong CV, head shot, ...
Dubbing career3/3/2011
  Q: Plonkey, I have a talent: I can talk like small children and babies. I want to apply for a dubbing ...
  A: Well, you need to make your talent known. You do that by becoming a voice actor and/or by getting an ...
Another question!3/1/2011
  Q: I appologize for bugging you for another answer but my mind just will not stop spinning with ...
  A: I did not say you can't learn from classes. I said talent cannot be taught and that experience is ...
Another question!2/28/2011
  Q: I appologize for bugging you for another answer but my mind just will not stop spinning with ...
  A: No need to apologize, I am here to be of service. It is not usual to ask actors to perform ...
Film audition2/28/2011
  Q: I want to audition in the summer for a role in a film. The producers say that they want experienced ...
  A: My pleasure. I have to laugh at my typos. of course the fourth word from the end of the first line ...
Film audition2/28/2011
  Q: I want to audition in the summer for a role in a film. The producers say that they want experienced ...
  A: I guess you mean what would it take to be noticed at the audition. first you have to took and sound ...
Do I stand a chance?2/27/2011
  Q: I am Valentina and I am 17 years old, I have the dream of becoming a Broadway performer, but as much ...
  A: Whew! Kind of hard to sort you out. But first of all, there are non-musical plays on Broadway, in ...
Am I too old to start acting?2/20/2011
  Q: I am a 16 year old sophomore in high school who lives in the LA area, and I was wondering if I ...
  A: You are quite welcome. I do my best to help those who seek advice here. Upon researching The ...
Am I too old to start acting?2/19/2011
  Q: I am a 16 year old sophomore in high school who lives in the LA area, and I was wondering if I ...
  A: First you are being Scammed, these people use the 'audition and call back" scam to sell their overly ...
acting classes and stage fright1/7/2011
  Q: i want to start acting but don't know how to choose a class that is right for me. I'm in high school ...
  A: Stagefright as you experience it is very common and can be controlled with experience and ...
Acting school?12/31/2010
  Q: Plonkey, I am looking to get into acting, I am just about to graduate high school this coming year, ...
  A: First of all I urge you to read all of the two years of posts at my blog at ...
Suggestions/Opinions?12/19/2010
  Q: my name is Carolyn and I am currently a sophomore in high school. I would like to start off by ...
  A: Your situation is the same as most young girls wanting to become actresses. But you have a great ...
Starting an acting career12/11/2010
  Q: I would really love to pursue and acting career but I'm not sure how to get an agent, and I don't ...
  A: Well getting an agent is not the first step, it is one of the last steps in pursuing an acting ...
Narrating for Audiobooks and Documentaries12/8/2010
  Q: Do you know how one gets into the field of narrating? I know there's more to it than having a good ...
  A: and include advertising voice over, recording for the blind, recording technical manuals, etc, etc. ...
Need Advice!11/30/2010
  Q: I am eighteen years old, and I have had a passion for entertainment since I learned to walk... I am ...
  A: Yours is a common story. The essentials you need are 1. to live where there are opportunities for ...
Acting!11/28/2010
  Q: my name is Mary and I am 11 years old and I live in a small town Saugerties, New York. My town is ...
  A: Well there are almost no jobs for preteens. And one needs an agent to be a professional actor. The ...
Acting and Business University.11/4/2010
  Q: I'm from Sweden. I've been studying in a Canadian(Ontario)school for 2 years now, located in ...
  A: It is indeed very difficult to become a professional actor and make any money at it unless you are ...
how to start a career10/15/2010
  Q: I am a 19 year old guy from Montreal and I would like to act. I have never done any acting and ...
  A: better than taking a class would be to test you natural acting ability by auditioning for some ...
What to do?!10/10/2010
  Q: I currently live in the UK, have no professional experience and I am just about to finish school. ...
  A: First of all you need to know that to work professionally in the US, you need to be a citizen, have ...
about acting!9/15/2010
  Q: my name is Ivolyanne I'm 16, I live in Aruba and I'm in Highschool, it's my last year and I want to ...
  A: Let's begin with some facts. To act professionally in the US, you have to be a citizen, have a green ...
school9/9/2010
  Q: i am an international student from cameroon and i wanna to go to a good acting school in l.a or ...
  A: The professional acting degree is the BFA. Since you did not answer my question about your career ...
school9/9/2010
  Q: i am an international student from cameroon and i wanna to go to a good acting school in l.a or ...
  A: I need a little more information. Are you saying you only want academic schools where you can get ...
directing theater..8/26/2010
  Q: I'm a theater actor from Israel and i intend to go abroad and study theater directing next year. I ...
  A: I agree that the London schools are your best option. I am not aware of any BA courses in ...
directing theater..8/25/2010
  Q: I'm a theater actor from Israel and i intend to go abroad and study theater directing next year. I ...
  A: I think there is only a rare chance, as you may be able to test in-- pass a test that would give you ...
struggling actress8/25/2010
  Q: k and i really want to be an actress but i don't know which agency to apply for how to search for an ...
  A: I am afraid it is well nigh impossible for a 13 year old to get an agent by herself. You have to be ...
acting!!8/22/2010
  Q: Ok well, i'm 14 and i would love to become an actress!! Just reading about acting makes me cry about ...
  A: Well, you have packed a lot into your question. Let's start with the fact that nearly all fourteen ...
acting schools8/17/2010
  Q: i am 14 years old .i sent photo in to eula talent unlimited. they call saying i have been chosen for ...
  A: This certainly sounds like a scam, is that what your parents think? These sorts of companies exist ...
hii8/4/2010
  Q: well my question is i want to be an actres but i dont know who can i contact with someone , like im ...
  A: I cannot tell if you are an American because your spelling is so bad. If you are under 18, your ...
Want to be a director.8/3/2010
  Q: I am looking at colleges and want to pursue a career in theatre (stage) directing. However most ...
  A: of your two choices, design, production, management will put you in the best position for directing. ...
need help7/5/2010
  Q: I am Dion from Arizona i am 14 years old. I am ineterested in being an actor for Disney channel and ...
  A: Well, a couple of things. Unless your parents can afford to run over to CA anytime they want for as ...
t.v, film, and commercial acting6/30/2010
  Q: plonkey. my parenths put me trew the best acting schools wen i was 12 years old, for 4 years. but ...
  A: All actors, with or without disabilities, start in their school and community plays, they build up a ...
Laryngitis6/25/2010
  Q: What happens if a person appearing in a Broadway Musical and is the lead actor comes down with ...
  A: Well Broadway shows have understudies who are rehearsed to perform if the stars can't go on. The ...
Help!16/18/2010
  Q: Help!!! I am a 10 year old boy who is desperate to find a job in a singing career!! i want to be the ...
  A: , Two things about becoming a singer: 1. Your parents have to make it happen for you by going out ...
Help please6/7/2010
  Q: I know very well that to get into the acting wold you need an agent, but I don't know how to get ...
  A: of course I answered your question about getting an agent, you parents have to do that for you. It ...
Help please6/6/2010
  Q: I know very well that to get into the acting wold you need an agent, but I don't know how to get ...
  A: For a pre-teen or teen to become a professional actor, their parents have to make that happen for ...
Training5/31/2010
  Q: I'm a thirteen-year-old from a fairly small town. I have been acting my whole life and I am starting ...
  A: Continue voice lessons, try to take dance lessons, basic ballet and jazz. There are several good ...
children and acting5/26/2010
  Q: My daughter is five and has expressed interest in singing and acting (and is great at both already). ...
  A: Go to the ACTRA Ontario, web site and find the names of reputable talent agents. Visit their ...
Acting For Film & Television5/22/2010
  Q: I'm planning to go to film school after I graduate to pursue a career in acting and I wanted to know ...
  A: I have heard that Vancouver Film School is very good. Red Deer College in Alberta has what looks ...
Questions Within Questions5/20/2010
  Q: Mr. Plonkey: I am 18 years old and have just finished a year of junior college; As of now, I only ...
  A: The plays you have done are very important. Moving from stage to camera acting is very easy. 1. ...
Performing Arts Schools5/16/2010
  Q: I'm away to turn 20 this year and was wondering if that was seen as being too old to think about ...
  A: Well, I have to be honest with you, Sabine. Unless you are extremely gifted, performing in a ...
Performing Arts Schools5/16/2010
  Q: I'm away to turn 20 this year and was wondering if that was seen as being too old to think about ...
  A: There are many different careers in performing art, what did you have in mind? Various schools have ...
Losing my Passion5/8/2010
  Q: Mr. Plonkey My name is Brent and I am currently a BFA Acting student at the University of Alberta ...
  A: Wow! Yes, I think I know what has happened to you. 1. you already know how to act and the crap they ...
acting5/4/2010
  Q: i extremly love acting i have been dreaming of acting for as long as i can remember im am turning 12 ...
  A: First of all,acting is not like any other work. You don't just show up and audition for a career. ...
Kenneth5/1/2010
  Q: . i am 21 years old i live in oxnard, california. and i have always wanted to get into acting.. i ...
  A: Oxnard is a beautiful place. Well, I think that in your case, you need to do some amateur theater. ...
Acting Schools4/29/2010
  Q: I was wondering what the best acting schools that accept people with no experience are. Thanks in ...
  A: Well, I don't know the answer to that and I would be just a bit leery of acting schools until I had ...
Do i Have a Chance?4/28/2010
  Q: what if you have about a 65-70 average does that mean you will have a lower chance of making it as ...
  A: which answers are you talking about? Unless you have a terrific resume and parents that will help ...
school4/21/2010
  Q: im 17 and live in northern california..after high school i want to take up acting as my career.im ...
  A: There are good acting studios in San Francisco. My take on acting classes is that they are pretty ...
school4/21/2010
  Q: im 17 and live in northern california..after high school i want to take up acting as my career.im ...
  A: Well, it seems to me that you will have a good resume when you graduate high school. How far from LA ...
Starting an Acting Career!4/16/2010
  Q: Kenneth, Hi, I am going to be 26 in a couple of weeks and I am thinking of starting a career in ...
  A: actually it is not necessary to go to college or acting school to be an actor, but your have other ...
Too old to start?4/7/2010
  Q: I'm a 36 year old man and I've always had an interest in acting. It doesn't have to do with getting ...
  A: Well, no 36 is not too late, many actors did not start until they were 50! Reality check: voice over ...
Acting3/26/2010
  Q: Can you give any advise on how to make the weaker voice (usually women)heard without shouting in a ...
  A: sorry if there has been a delay in answering, I did not receive notice of your question until this ...
Acting3/21/2010
  Q: Doc! I have written before, and you have gave me such good advice! I have been wanting to be an ...
  A: Well, my first rule on going to LA is don't go until you have a contract to work there. 2. that ...
Acting3/20/2010
  Q: I just recently turned 40 years old and for the past 12 years I have been a stay at home mom. I ...
  A: well, it is very very difficult to make money as an actor at any age. You are going to need a resume ...
acting3/10/2010
  Q: Hey Doc, I need your advice. I am intent on becoming a professional film actor. Seeing as you are ...
  A: Hey Aaron, I think we have been communicating on Yahoo Answers. Didn't I answer your questions about ...
Directing3/3/2010
  Q: I am 16 and i am starting to look at colleges and majors. My major is undecided and i am trying to ...
  A: Well, to be a good director, you need to know how to do everything that goes into a theatrical ...
Asking a question!!!!!!!!!!!3/3/2010
  Q: Respected Sir, Great regards to u!!!!!!!!!! I'm 18 years old and I want to earn ...
  A: Fame is a result of public relations It is a by product of being good at something or having done ...
comparison of BFA programs for my son3/2/2010
  Q: Kenneth, My son has applied to a number of BFA acting programs for 2010. I wanted to get your ...
  A: I discuss how to evaluate BFA programs in my free book The Tao of Acting which is available at my ...
Asking a question!!!!!!!!!!!3/2/2010
  Q: Respected Sir, Great regards to u!!!!!!!!!! I'm 18 years old and I want to earn ...
  A: Fame is not a worthwhile goal. Those who seek fame often only achieve notoriety or infamy No one ...
Representation2/28/2010
  Q: Is a modeling agency restricted to represent a model in its city of registration, the state, or ...
  A: Well, no, an agency can represent a model anywhere it is licensed to do business, if a license is ...
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: I suppose that you mean that you intend to send your head shot and resume to several auditions that ...
I am a 19 year old father desperatly needing work2/22/2010
  Q: I have a passion for acting I always have, I've been In 6 movies as an extra and another I had a big ...
  A: I would like to help you. The first thing you need to do to become an actor is to get a 'day job' to ...
Acting Program2/18/2010
  Q: I'm nineteen years old and dreamed about being an actress. I'm now a sophomore at university that ...
  A: I think you should prepare a terrific audition and go in and blow their sox off. Go to my website ...
How to get started?2/17/2010
  Q: I’m 15, and have no acting experience. I love acting, and think I’m a good actress. But like I said, ...
  A: well, do you mean you have no acting experience or no professional acting experience. because if you ...
Acting Schools2/16/2010
  Q: My name is Charles. When I was five years old I saw the film 'Muppet Treasure Island.' In this ...
  A: You do not say where you are located nor exactly what your goals as an actor are, so it is a little ...
Boston University BFA Acting2/15/2010
  Q: I was wondering if you had any information regarding how well received Boston University's BFA ...
  A: Well, no, I haven't any specific info abut BU's MFA Acting and I have not looked at their ...
Much-needed & appreciated advice2/14/2010
  Q: I am an 18 yr old girl who wants to be a singer & actress. I've done school plays & I'm currently ...
  A: I truly hope you are gifted enough to go far with your talents. College does not seem the right ...
Working with industry quote unquote professionals2/11/2010
  Q: I would really appreciate your advice. I have been with an agent in my market (Washington,DC) about ...
  A: Well, this is a long,complex question. I will try to provided you with some help in these matters. ...
acting1/31/2010
  Q: since i was 7 i wanted to be an actress but I'm only 12 . when i sow twilight i knew i wanted to be ...
  A: Many, many girls like yourself have written me this exact letter. Movies are a kind of magic way of ...
Acting1/27/2010
  Q: So I really want to be an actress and my Dad said ok if i study drama and take classes. I wrote a ...
  A: It is easy to get excited about acting from the first thrilling experience on the stage. Perhaps it ...
teenagers venturing in the field of performing arts, ways and process on how to get into fame1/23/2010
  Q: Kenneth D. Plonkey; Greetings! I'm Kris Richard Geronimo, 3rd year Mass Communication Student, of ...
  A: Kris, Although we do not generally answer homework questions. I will accept this as an interviews ...
Classes I should be taking during my high school years1/19/2010
  Q: I am currently a freshman at my high school and was wondering about what classes I should be taking ...
  A: Don't worry too much about it. Take all the speech and drama classes. Take part in all the plays ...
i can be famous i have talent any ideas? MY STORY1/14/2010
  Q: i want to become a actor in tv shows and maybe a movie or two i have alot of talent and i am very ...
  A: First you do not tell me how old you are. You sound very young. Second, you do not make it clear ...
small town background to big city experience1/8/2010
  Q: I am a 21 year old college student who was born in and has grown up in a very small community ...
  A: Well first of all there is no such thing as being too old to start working on becoming an actor. If ...
Getting started.1/3/2010
  Q: I am a teen who would love to get a job (Even if it is just a side roll) in acting. My mom works and ...
  A: You are just one of a million teens who would love to get an acting job. Problem is that most of you ...
i wanna do dasicting( dancing singing and acting)for disney channel serials like "dhoom machao dhoom"or "kya mast hai life"12/29/2009
  Q: i m very mush fond of dancing singing acting .....and doing hard work......my dream is to be an ...
  A: It is most improbable that you will not be on Disney as you are starting a little late. There is no ...
Acting12/27/2009
  Q: im 17 years old. i have dreamed of becoming an actor since i was a little girl. i love to act and i ...
  A: Well you are a late starter and that puts you behind all those who have been doing the school plays, ...
Extra work.12/26/2009
  Q: What website or method do you suggest using to get into background acting? I live in Georgia, and I ...
  A: Jenna, Try extracasting.blogspot.com and I would suppose that there is an Extra Casting Agency in ...
acting career12/22/2009
  Q: I'm 16. ever since i could talk I've been acting, I've wanted to go to butler to major in theatre ...
  A: First, I hope that you will be fully healthy soon. I am wondering why you have zeroed in on Butler ...
become a disney channel star12/20/2009
  Q: I'm a young girl of 16years leaving in Cameroon and I'm very talented but the problem is that i live ...
  A: This is one of the most frequently asked questions that I get, and I am afraid that the same answers ...
MFA...12/11/2009
  Q: So, I am currently looking into MFA programs... my goal is teaching theatre at a University Level, ...
  A: In my experience the MFA was always considered a terminal degree most often used in areas like ...
how to get into an acting career12/5/2009
  Q: I'm Doug and I would like to know what i need to do to get into an actin career? What kind of ...
  A: You don't just get into acting. It takes years of experience and training and tones of natural ...
Starting a Career; Salaries12/1/2009
  Q: I am a twenty-two year-old university student majoring in finance in Montreal, QC, Canada. I am a ...
  A: Jamie, Much of acing schools are indeed a waste of time. I think successful actors do not even ...
What should I do?12/1/2009
  Q: I really want to get into a major film like twilight or some other big thing. But one problem…Im 12 ...
  A: the only way a teen can do any sort of professional work or get an agent is for her parents to make ...
Older actor11/28/2009
  Q: I've always been interested in acting but never had the courage to try, now I am 45 years old and ...
  A: Many famous actors did not start until they were 50 years old! I will need to know what acting ...
I am 12 years old....11/27/2009
  Q: .. but I think I might be good for it! I have a good personality,talent, and singing of course. I ...
  A: no matter how talented you are, your parents have to make a profesional career happen for you. It is ...
Teenage Acting and Agents11/26/2009
  Q: Im 14 years old and i come from Scotland. My dream is acting its all i want to do I take drama ...
  A: At 14 it is highly unlikely you will become a teen professional actress. There really is not much ...
Starting a Career; Salaries11/26/2009
  Q: I am a twenty-two year-old university student majoring in finance in Montreal, QC, Canada. I am a ...
  A: 1. This information is not available. Actors do not get salaries, they are paid a contract amount ...
where to go for film school11/23/2009
  Q: Plonkey, Im an aspireing cinematographer/actor/model. i have an extensive modeling portfolio but ...
  A: The Northeast is a difficult area to break into film. I certainly would not advise going to LA ...
Acting11/14/2009
  Q: As for now I'm just getting a little experience by taking some classes at my local community ...
  A: There just aren't many casting calls in MI. I would like to know how much acting you have done up ...
acting technique11/8/2009
  Q: I realised I never got to say thank you for answering my last question (a while ago). Thank you, ...
  A: you are most welcome for my replies. I find I must agree with you on your analysis of what happens ...
Is Young Actors Camp in LA a good idea for my 15 daughter to attend11/4/2009
  Q: My daughter is very interested in acting. She has been in many plays at school and she memorizes ...
  A: Well I think she may be too young for the Senior camp and too experienced for the Jr Camp. But with ...
acting classes10/26/2009
  Q: In my search for acting classes in the DC metro area, I have found many expensive classes ...
  A: IF you have the necessary natural talent to act, you do not need all of the classes, if fact, I ...
career change10/16/2009
  Q: My name is Lee. I just turned fifty and for most of my life I have entertained friends and family ...
  A: Well, there have been notable stars who did not start until they were fifty. so why not give it a ...
Recomendations for MT school?10/15/2009
  Q: First of all, a huge thank you for sharing your experience, talents and time to give advice to ...
  A: I am always pleased to be of service. I will try to answer your questions. 1. I don't really think ...
Im Kayla, And only 1310/9/2009
  Q: Hey, I'm Kayla, I'm only 13, and I would love to be an actor on a kids t.v show, Like disney, or ...
  A: your reasons for wanting to be an actress to help your family are noble and wonderful. I am sorry to ...
performance as a career10/5/2009
  Q: I'm having a careers crisis at the moment - I've always loved performing, but lately I've become ...
  A: I am sorry to hear about your careers crisis, but maybe I can help you decide. Well, if you go into ...
characterisation9/30/2009
  Q: I'm directing a play at the moment which I'm really excited about, its by Edward Bond, but i just ...
  A: Hmm. I am not sure what you mean by "feel the characters." It certainly isn't something an actor ...
acting9/29/2009
  Q: i want to act/sing on the disney channel. ive already seen their official website for auditions. ...
  A: Well, getting a part on Disney is not that easy. IT is, in fact, quite unlikely that you will do so ...
acting9/28/2009
  Q: i want to act/sing on the disney channel. ive already seen their official website for auditions. ...
  A: Well your plan is not as crazy as most that are sent me. By the time you are out of college (even ...
Getting in to acting at 22??9/28/2009
  Q: First of all I want to say thank you for reading all these and giving truthful advice. Now for what ...
  A: You are welcome. I am sorry I cannot be more positive about your situation. No where did I advise ...
Getting in to acting at 22??9/27/2009
  Q: First of all I want to say thank you for reading all these and giving truthful advice. Now for what ...
  A: I hope you will find the kindness in the truth of your situation as I can see it from your ...
Musical Theatre Career?9/24/2009
  Q: my name is Brianna, I'm 17, and lately, I've been wondering if my goals of any sort of career in ...
  A: I'm 72, OMG, (I know), I can't believe the stories I hear about teachers who prefer seniority over ...
Colleges9/20/2009
  Q: What are the best, cheaper colleges in California for directing and acting?
  A: except for community colleges, I don't think there are any 'cheaper' colleges. What sort of acting ...
I want to get back into acting9/20/2009
  Q: Kenneth D. Plonkey, I have always loved the performing arts. While I was growing up I was immersed ...
  A: Acting is not a good way to try to earn a living. Very very few professional actors earn a living by ...
Tween Acting9/19/2009
  Q: ,my name is Rachel...I really want to become a tween Disney star....how does that work?
  A: Well the way it works is that your parents have to work very hard to make it happen. They have to ...
Grades for Acting9/9/2009
  Q: Hey, my name is Lena and I really like acting i have been in two school plays and i really love. I ...
  A: The better grades and the more acting experience you have, the better your chances of getting into a ...
Please read and reply. Thank You!9/3/2009
  Q: this is Greata Dreyzina. I'm interested in the entertainment business, looking to get booked. If you ...
  A: DS Enteretainment should be a better agency than you resume and photos say they are. None of these ...
acting9/2/2009
  Q: my name is harry ,i live in the UK and i am 12 years old and i have really wanted to do acting all ...
  A: well, most actors start in their school plays, move on to Stagecoach, dramatic societies, university ...
career8/31/2009
  Q: i live in brooklyn newyork how do i join disney channel
  A: I suppose you mean as an actor. Well, you get a terrific resume, head shot and agent, you (or your ...
help me!8/25/2009
  Q: my name is Alex. I am a 13 year old girl, but I turn 14 in a few days. I have wanted to be an ...
  A: I am terribly sorry, but you are not going to be an actress before you are 18, because your parents ...
acting8/23/2009
  Q: i am currently taking and acting course at my local college , I'm doing really well and i love what ...
  A: Well, let me be perfectly honest with you. One college class is no real indication of your having ...
Starting acting8/19/2009
  Q: Hey there, My name is Derek. I'm 20 years old and I currently live in Los Angeles, CA. I'm very ...
  A: For a guide on how to get started as an actor, write me at kencosp@aol.com and ask for my free ...
Monologue ideas8/18/2009
  Q: Hey Doc, I have an interesting situation with a monologue that I have coming up. I'm a 17 year old ...
  A: I have to start by saying that I firmly am against students writing the material they do in acting ...
how can i find auditions in NYC?8/10/2009
  Q: Where can i go to find a list of casting auditions for a movie, commercials, etc.?
  A: The obvious best source would be to have an agent, but that is very hard to do. There are many such ...
acting8/7/2009
  Q: Sir,iam a student of class 12th. And I Am very intrested in ACTING In my schools i always used to ...
  A: I am afraid that you have some serious misconceptions about being an actor and how to prepared to do ...
disney casting calls8/5/2009
  Q: have there ever been any disney auditions in india?are there any possibility of disney casting calls ...
  A: So if you knew the answer why ask the question? I had never heard of any Disney shows produced in ...
acting8/3/2009
  Q: .My Name Is Shekinah And I've Always Been Interested In Being An Actress..I'm Only 15 And I Want To ...
  A: There is no way to get into the business early unless your parents have been working hard to make ...
Post-University Acting Career8/3/2009
  Q: I am a BA Theatre student at Florida State University, planning on doubling in creative writing. I ...
  A: Usually BFA acting students are not allowed to double major due to the rigorous curriculum. To ...
me on acting7/30/2009
  Q: my parents would pay and allow me to move there and would help me become an actress on there. i am ...
  A: Selena's parents obviously promoted her career from when she was very small, she lived in the right ...
me on acting7/30/2009
  Q: my parents would pay and allow me to move there and would help me become an actress on there. i am ...
  A: Not a good plan. Always have to be asked for or they have requested that all interested send their ...
Just for Now7/29/2009
  Q: My name is Jenna, and I am 20. I live in Georgia. Ina few tears, I plan to move to Hollywood, in ...
  A: If you are in or near Atlanta, you are in a good spot to get established as an actor. You need to ...
Acting Class & Resume7/27/2009
  Q: I will soon be finishing a theatre acting class, and I want to add this acting class to my resume. ...
  A: You do not know much.Among other things, never,never, ever say anything negative about yourself or ...
me on acting7/27/2009
  Q: my parents would pay and allow me to move there and would help me become an actress on there. i am ...
  A: sorry about the misspelling yesterday, I have limited vision. Anyway, yeah, I am a real person, and ...
me on acting7/26/2009
  Q: my parents would pay and allow me to move there and would help me become an actress on there. i am ...
  A: Well, you would have to have a very strong background in acting, singing and dancing, And yes, you ...
Universities7/25/2009
  Q: I wanna be an actress, but unfortunately I don't live in America. I'm studying in one of the ...
  A: Well, Julliard is the creme de la creme of collegiate acting schools in the US. I don't know what ...
hi7/25/2009
  Q: hi i'm 14 years old and i want to be a teen actress but i dont have any experience yet so i was ...
  A: taking acting classes before you have done any acting is a waste of money. First you need to be in ...
Universities7/25/2009
  Q: I wanna be an actress, but unfortunately I don't live in America. I'm studying in one of the ...
  A: Becoming an actress is a life long process and very very few of those who try ever succeed at it ...
I want to be an actor7/24/2009
  Q: Hey my name is tylin daniels and I live in Calgary and I wanna become an actor I took the classes ...
  A: One of the things wrong with 'the classes' or any classes is that they usually do not teach the ...
15 years old and want to act7/23/2009
  Q: Plonkey, I am 15 years old and I wish to pursue acting. I'm not looking for Disney Channel or ...
  A: First let me say that becoming a teen actor is very, very difficult because the producers do not ...
Help please.7/17/2009
  Q: I really want a roll in a movie in disney channel , that was my dream. Im 14 , and im an asian , but ...
  A: You and ten million others want the same thing and maybe one or two might succeed IF their parents ...
connections7/15/2009
  Q: I'm 22 years old and have no delusions thank I'm going to be the next big thing. But I do hope to ...
  A: I assume you have a strong background in on stage acting. If so the workshop will no doubt be ...
Acting in America7/14/2009
  Q: I’m so glad, that I’ve found this site, where I can ask any question about acting in America. My ...
  A: first of all, it is nearly impossible for anyone to become an actress in the US due to the ...
actress7/13/2009
  Q: ANSWER: He Lee, No, it is not possible bor you and your friends to become REALLY famous actresses at ...
  A: That Miley was an overnight success was your misinformation. What you have to do if you want to be ...
How to get my acting career started7/12/2009
  Q: Hi. My name is Breana and to be honest I really dont't know where to start in my career. Let me ...
  A: First of all you have no career to start, so don't call it your career. You are a minor and cannot ...
Urrr... How do we start?7/11/2009
  Q: and Kestrel, we are both 13. We want to start a career in acting, but we don't know where to begin. ...
  A: almost without exception film and stage actors alike start in their school plays. The roles you get ...
Getting started with my acting career ??7/9/2009
  Q: I have a few questions to ask you about getting started with my acting career ! Well , first of all ...
  A: Yours is the most often asked question that I receive. It comes from a misunderstanding about acting ...
Starting an Acting Career.7/6/2009
  Q: Plonkey, My name is Adrienne, a 12 year old female. I have a passion for acting, but I'm not really ...
  A: Of course it is ok to audition for a legit agency, which one is she auditioning for? Of course your ...
how?7/6/2009
  Q: My question is how do u become famous like all our fav stars? How do we become famous actress and ...
  A: What you need to do as well, is to be in as many shows as you can possibly can. Experience is more ...
how?7/6/2009
  Q: My question is how do u become famous like all our fav stars? How do we become famous actress and ...
  A: You do that by being very good at what you do and then get good publicity. There is not just one ...
How to become a braodway actor7/4/2009
  Q: My girlfriend wants to be a broadway actor but she doesn't know where to start. Can you please give ...
  A: Well you do not say what her age and acting experience are so it is rather difficult. Everyone ...
table read7/3/2009
  Q: MY QUESTION IS ABOUT A TABLE READ,I HAVE HEARD THAT ALOT OF ACTORS TREAT IT AS A COLD READ B/C THEY ...
  A: " I suppose you are referring to a cast read through of a play where they sit around a table or in ...
Starting an Acting Career.7/3/2009
  Q: Plonkey, My name is Adrienne, a 12 year old female. I have a passion for acting, but I'm not really ...
  A: Acting seems like an exciting career when you are young and it is easy to get overly enthused about ...
Advice7/2/2009
  Q: My name is Anika and I'm a 15(almost)year-old teenager who dreams of becoming an actor and work with ...
  A: Sorry, but woring with Disney is next to impossible, because 1 unless your parents are actively ...
Getting a Masters to teach Theatre in community college.6/30/2009
  Q: Help! I have a BFA but want to desperately teach at a community college in my town but have to have ...
  A: Problem is MFA's tend to be professional training degrees. Thus nothing on line. You are looking at ...
becoming a known actress6/27/2009
  Q: my name is Shamia, as typed above, and I would like to know how to become a known teen actress. It's ...
  A: the only people who can help you become a teen actress are your parents. You cannot do anything on ...
I have a dream6/25/2009
  Q: I want to be a Disney channel star But I have a HUGE problem; I live in Puerto Rico. I have a good ...
  A: well if daddy will support you and mom for a few years in LA, and mom worked very hard for your ...
I have a dream6/25/2009
  Q: I want to be a Disney channel star But I have a HUGE problem; I live in Puerto Rico. I have a good ...
  A: Well, you had better start with telling her about your wanting to be an actress and see what she ...
ACTING6/24/2009
  Q: my name is Hannah and my age is 11 and i just started acting school and i was wondering if you know ...
  A: It would help to know what acting school you are attending. American Conservatory Theatre is a ...
I have a dream6/23/2009
  Q: I want to be a Disney channel star But I have a HUGE problem; I live in Puerto Rico. I have a good ...
  A: You may have a huger problem and that is the only way someone under 18 can become an actress is that ...
Ambitious6/22/2009
  Q: I'm Georgina, I am 12 and I live in Australia. I want to act and I'm very ambitious. I am already in ...
  A: Well you cannot just move to the US and start acting professionally. To do that you need to be a ...
Acting/Directing as a career6/21/2009
  Q: I am 20. I am actually already in college studying medicine but I am really interested in acting, ...
  A: Yeah, theatre and medicine are pretty much exclusive. That is why I reecommended a PA. Producers ...
HELP!!!6/21/2009
  Q: I have been told a numerous amount of times to go after my lifetime DREAM of acting and modeling. I ...
  A: I hope your urging to follow your dream is coming from your high school play directors adn your ...
Acting/Directing as a career6/20/2009
  Q: I am 20. I am actually already in college studying medicine but I am really interested in acting, ...
  A: Well, no it is not too late to start acting and directing, but it is going to take a long time to ...
Help6/19/2009
  Q: i really love to act and ive been told by numerous people that i would be a great actress. ive ...
  A: My first advice to you is to not get in a hurry to become an actress. It takes years and years to ...
They say follow your dreams but how?6/18/2009
  Q: For as long as i can rememeber, my dream has been to become an actress. Even if it meant ...
  A: Hola Dorothy, Yes, race and color have no bearing on professional casting. Only having the talent ...
Monologues6/18/2009
  Q: I need some advice on how to memorize a one minute monologue. I have selected two so far, but I need ...
  A: Well, if you have chosen the proper material, memorization is a snap. Long speeches from plays are ...
Acting6/17/2009
  Q: I am 11 and have no experience with acting my friends are supportive about this idea and I just am ...
  A: Well,let me say two things about your situation and then offer you the only path to a career that ...
Question about acting jobs in new york or LA6/15/2009
  Q: i am interested in starting an acting career in the us( i prefer to do it in a city with alot of ...
  A: Unfortunately, you cannot act professionally in the US unless you are a citizen, have a green card, ...
Acting6/11/2009
  Q: I'm a 16 year old female and I really want to persue a career in acting. I most want to do film ...
  A: Well, as I understand it in the UK you have a better chance at being a success as an actress if you ...
hi6/10/2009
  Q: I am 12 years old and i want to pursue a career in the preforming arts. I have LOTS of resumes and ...
  A: Make sure all your photos show a bright,cheery, energetic you, not the glum, tired, person in the ...
want to be on stage.6/9/2009
  Q: I am a 17 year old female who wants to be either on television or on Broadway (or a prestigious ...
  A: Well since High School Musical was made there, I wouldn't sell it short. And there are film makers ...
want to be on stage.6/8/2009
  Q: I am a 17 year old female who wants to be either on television or on Broadway (or a prestigious ...
  A: Well, if you are still in high school, your parents could and should be working on finding you an ...
I want to be a Disney Channel Star.6/7/2009
  Q: I live in California.I have always wanted to be a Disney Channel Star.I wanted to know if you can ...
  A: The way someone becomes a Disney Channel Star is that their parents work very hard to make them one. ...
acting carrer6/7/2009
  Q: i am a 15yr old gal.i want to give disney channel auditions and be on disney channel.i stay in ...
  A: Damini, Acting in plays is the best way to improve. I am not aware of any websites that profess to ...
Advice for actors of colour6/6/2009
  Q: Before I ask my question/questions I'd just like to give you a few details about my background so ...
  A: I wrote a complete and thorogh answer to this qustion and my computer deleted it before it was sent ...
Disney channel auditions6/5/2009
  Q: i am a 15yr old gal.i want to give disney channel auditions and be on disney channel.i stay in ...
  A: There is no way for you to audition for Disney. The auditions they do hold (mostly in the US) are ...
How can i get into holly wood?6/2/2009
  Q: Truly i have passion for acting and i really want to start a career, i wanna know how best to start ...
  A: Well, This is a very difficult question because there is little demand for actors from your country. ...
Starting an acting career at 405/31/2009
  Q: I am a former LA cop (15 years-retired early I'm 40something)and would like to start acting. I live ...
  A: I thought I had answered this, but sometimes the wrong key gets pushed on the computer, so I am ...
Best day jobs for actors?5/20/2009
  Q: I'm a musical theater major in college right now, and I definitely want to pursue theater as a ...
  A: Well, first of all, I am sorry to say that you are in a situation that is not good for becoming a ...
Equity cards5/14/2009
  Q: My daughter is graduating high school and has the opportunity to work as an assistant stage manager ...
  A: Well, first you say "she will also earn 13 weeks worth of equity points," and then you ask if they ...
acting teachers in LA5/14/2009
  Q: my name is jared im 19 years old. i moved to chicago about 6 months ago and ive been taking acting ...
  A: Well, Jared, I think you have a hold of the wrong end of the stick. It is not acting classes and ...
Sensible Acting Decisions5/10/2009
  Q: Are there some roles that can ruin an actor's career in films? If so, what are they. I heard that an ...
  A: Stay out of porn. The beginning actor will have very little choice regarding roles. If for some ...
Acting Schools?5/7/2009
  Q: I am 15 years old and am new in the acting and music industry. I have little experience but am very ...
  A: No. Call them and ask. Be advised that classes to not make you talented. You have to be born with ...
Acting Schools?5/7/2009
  Q: I am 15 years old and am new in the acting and music industry. I have little experience but am very ...
  A: Even if your mom's schedule is 'relatively flexible' it is not going to help you much. A graduate ...
Acting Schools?5/7/2009
  Q: I am 15 years old and am new in the acting and music industry. I have little experience but am very ...
  A: Well, here's the real deal. At 15, unless you have a contract to do a show or album or concert, you ...
New Zealand actor wanting a Visa for the longest period possible!!5/5/2009
  Q: S...i would appreciate it alot there seems to be alot of scams on the internet!!
  A: The internet is of now use for aliens (or anyone else much for that matter). There are only three ...
overcoming5/4/2009
  Q: What would be your advice be to someone,like myself.That would very much like to get past.The ...
  A: Well acting take courage. A begining acting class would probably help as would a speech class. ...
help about picking an audition song5/2/2009
  Q: you see i will attend a disney audition for a role on a disney cruise line's show, i will attend ...
  A: I already answered this question at Yahoo Answers maybe. I recommend that you ask your question at ...
Help!4/29/2009
  Q: Firstly, thank you very much for looking at my question! I am wanting to go into acting on a masters ...
  A: This is a difficult question, but I am happy to attempt an answer. You managed "to get" with a ...
Disney4/29/2009
  Q: I am 10yr old I live in florida And I want to be a actor But is I am to young to have a lead role in ...
  A: Well, to be an actor before you are an adult (18) is not something you can do by yourself. The way ...
education4/27/2009
  Q: I was wondering what kind of education is needed to become a director. Would my best bet be to get ...
  A: Casie, Stage director or film director? For stage, an undergraduate general theatre major at a ...
please help me, i want to start my dream job4/26/2009
  Q: i am 15 years old, january 6, 1994, and its ALWAYSE been my dream to become an actor, mostly on ...
  A: I don't mean moral support. I mean making it happen. They are humoring you, not working for your ...
please help me, i want to start my dream job4/26/2009
  Q: i am 15 years old, january 6, 1994, and its ALWAYSE been my dream to become an actor, mostly on ...
  A: Derrick, you did not have the facts about being a teen actor, that is what gives you your 'dream.' ...
How do I become and actress4/26/2009
  Q: I am very interested in starting a career in acting. I have been in theatrical plays, and need help. ...
  A: . Yours is a very common situation that many people ask me about. The first thing an aspiring actor ...
please help me, i want to start my dream job4/25/2009
  Q: i am 15 years old, january 6, 1994, and its ALWAYSE been my dream to become an actor, mostly on ...
  A: I will tell you what I can about your situation and your dream. Isn't San Angelo closer to Austin ...
hi4/25/2009
  Q: i want to be an actress. I don't have an agent because i don't know how to get one. i have an ...
  A: You don't start with an agent, you wind up with one. JRP is not an agent, they are an overpriced ...
Acting classes / auditions4/20/2009
  Q: Being an actress was my dream job. I really enjoy it and want to take this up as a career. I started ...
  A: unless they were filming nearby. Check out www.sinacori.com.au/ and check out acastofthousands as ...
Getting started4/17/2009
  Q: I am 23.I graduated from the University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music in Music ...
  A: Step one would be to build a resume of roles and classes by being in shows and taking more ...
singing or modeling4/13/2009
  Q: how do i meet famous people in order to show them i can model and sing any time all time.how would ...
  A: To become a singer it is important that you sing at every opportunity at your school, church, and in ...
Photograph4/11/2009
  Q: When a casting call requires a photograph and resume by e-mail, should the photograph be in black ...
  A: The industry standard seems to be color nowadays. If you write me at kencosp@aol.com, I will send ...
Directing4/6/2009
  Q: I'm working on my BA in Communications specializing in Design and Technical Theatre with an emphasis ...
  A: Are there not national theatre organizations that have placement services? I used The Speech ...
Child Actors4/4/2009
  Q: I read this answer to a question posted here about where to go to audition for Disney Channel shows: ...
  A: How a child is prepared for being a film actor goes like this. A child between one and five is not ...
Starting Out3/31/2009
  Q: Hey, I am really into Acting and always have been, I Dance and Sing which my mum says will also help ...
  A: Hey Haley, It is most important that you do lots of acting in school plays and community plays. It ...
where to live3/31/2009
  Q: i'm a 25 year old guy and i live in the UK. I would like to know where would you say has the most ...
  A: well, you need to know that you cannot work professionally as an actor in the USA unless you are a ...
Singing/acting3/30/2009
  Q: My name is Criston and I'm a 13 year old with dreams apparently to big for my town I live in ...
  A: The only thing you can do is go to your parents and ask them to make it happen for you. If you have ...
City Play...3/28/2009
  Q: so i know september is a long ways away but i want to get my acting perfected because basically all ...
  A: There is a wonderful book "Rehearsal" by Miriam Franklin. See if your parents will get you a used ...
started3/28/2009
  Q: how can we find and get auditions ANSWER: Hi Jeanny. Finding and getting auditions is what aspiring ...
  A: Most actors get started in their school plays. If you have talent you will be in many of them. Then ...
hi3/27/2009
  Q: I am looking for and agent to represent me and to get me started. I have no experience, i have been ...
  A: You do not get started at a web site. You get started right where you are in your school and your ...
hi3/26/2009
  Q: I am looking for and agent to represent me and to get me started. I have no experience, i have been ...
  A: Acting is unlike any other career, because you don't just go and be an actor. It takes natual ...
agency3/24/2009
  Q: What is the best agency for actress ?
  A: There is no best agency for a beginning actress as long as they are honest and are getting you ...
Motion Picture Extra3/20/2009
  Q: There was a casting call for actors for a film that will be filmed in the state that I live in. I ...
  A: Casting directors will not call you unless they want you. Just forget you ever did it, and if it ...
Actor Advice3/16/2009
  Q: First off, a little about myself, my name is Scott Campbell, I am 28 year old actor based in the ...
  A: You sound like a fairly well established actor in the UK. Be advised that the US film industry is ...
Information about rights3/11/2009
  Q: I am a member of an italian theatre company. we would like to stage Moulin Rouge! (from Baz ...
  A: It is quite impossible to find who has the rights to a motion picture and it is quite illegal to ...
Foot in the door3/6/2009
  Q: I have been directing for over 20 years in our community here Snohomish County Washington state. ...
  A: Jeff. First you have to find out which jobs you are qualified for by experience, union, etc. Then ...
Foot in the door3/6/2009
  Q: I have been directing for over 20 years in our community here Snohomish County Washington state. ...
  A: Jeff, I need more details about what you mean by director for over 20 years and under what ...
Beginning an Acting career3/2/2009
  Q: I am 17 years old and am ending my high school career. I am on the whole career decision stage and ...
  A: It is a shame you did not participate in high school theatre. The church play is an ok item for your ...
getting started2/25/2009
  Q: Basically, for at least 6 years i sit at home most nights watching films, soaps, programmes etc, ...
  A: Going to BRIT spa seems like a great idea. I hope you can do that. It is my understanding that the ...
starting off2/23/2009
  Q: I'm a 15 year old male and I live in the UK. I am seriously considering a career in acting and would ...
  A: Well, the first thing to do is to get experience and training as an actor. Take drama at school and ...
The Multiple-Forked Road of Acting2/22/2009
  Q: Doc. I'm a junior in high school that started in the second semester of sophomore year. I currently ...
  A: Well let's start with a few ideas. 1. college may not be the best way to a career in acting. 2. ...
acting2/21/2009
  Q: i am in the uk so i dont know if you can help me. but please can you tell me what is best for me to ...
  A: Well, I can tell you this. I think to become an actor in the UK requires that you attend university ...
Directing and writing1/27/2009
  Q: Plonkey: I have a future son-in-law who resides in Europe but is very fluent in English. He would ...
  A: As a former director and playwright, I can only say that I found it very difficult to find producers ...
Understudies1/27/2009
  Q: I am a high school theater director. I recently cast a show with an understudy and decided that ...
  A: There is no reason to have understudies in the amateur theatre until such time in the rehearsal ...
directing and getting started1/18/2009
  Q: I have no experience in directing or the film industry whatsoever but for as long as I can remember ...
  A: sorry,for the delay,I seem to remember answering this, but, perhaps it did not get sent to 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: Of course it is not too late to start working to become an actor. You will need to get back on the ...
How to get on the ladder to acting1/6/2009
  Q: my name is harry and im 11 years old i live in south gloustishire, uk.i have really wanted to be an ...
  A: Harry, Well, probably the best thing would be to get connected with Stagecoach. Do all things ...
What is the disney address?1/5/2009
  Q: i want to send an audition tape of myself acting out a skit i made to Disney. Do you know the ...
  A: Natalie, They will just throw your stuff in the trash if they have not asked you to send it. They ...
referrals1/2/2009
  Q: i had a question about how the referral system works at the big agencies in la such as untied talent ...
  A: somehow I lost my first answer to this question. These referrals need to come from someone whom the ...
Getting started in acting12/30/2008
  Q: with acting but i have a new found love for it and really want to do film.Do you NEED an equity card ...
  A: Well, don't get in a hurry to become a film actor, it takes years of preparation. Equity is the ...
Voice acting for cartoons12/27/2008
  Q: Can a 13 year old girl get a job with cartoon network as a voice actress ,if so are they holding ...
  A: Ah. Well, my dear, probably not. Most voice acting is done by stars as you are well aware, although ...
Voice acting for cartoons12/27/2008
  Q: Can a 13 year old girl get a job with cartoon network as a voice actress ,if so are they holding ...
  A: Well, it depends. If there is a role that has a vocal requirement that fits your voice AND if they ...
Were do I start12/15/2008
  Q: im a 16 year old male...Im looking to become a actor but dont know were to start, I have very ...
  A: You have a very common problem and the answer is right in front of you. Yuu start where you are. ...
Tattoos12/14/2008
  Q: Hey I'm 18 and i wants to be a actor but at the same time i want a tattoo.The tattoo will be ...
  A: Hey Joey, Getting a tattoo is stupid no matter what you want to be, but for an actor is is beyond ...
artistic director12/6/2008
  Q: I am on the board of directors for a professional summerstock theater in Illinois. We are seeking an ...
  A: I would certainly contact theatres in Chicago, the theatre departments of Universities, The Society ...
acting and agents12/6/2008
  Q: I have some questions about actors and agents. Typically, if an actor/ess makes $15,000 for a film ...
  A: Typically an agent takes 10% of an actor's contract, doesn't matter how much. It is the agent's job ...
directing12/4/2008
  Q: I am a retired dancer/choreographer in NYC who cannot seem to let theater alone. My choreography ...
  A: Well, if you do not belong to the director's union, you are going to have to find a non union ...
getting started12/3/2008
  Q: I live on Long island, NY and am looking towards pursuing a career as an actress in film. I'm ...
  A: Going to a school is not required for film acting. The first requirement is lots of acting ...
Acting12/3/2008
  Q: 1) what is the education needed to become a Actress? 2)what are the required skills? 2) what is the ...
  A: School assignment huh? 1. no formal education is required, although some actors got to Colleges or ...
Help Me12/2/2008
  Q: I'm curious about this whole deal. I'm really looking to get into acting I just have no idea how to ...
  A: I have made it my life's purpose to help aspiring actors. The best resume info is in Brian O'Neil's ...
I have no experience.12/1/2008
  Q: but i really would love to get into the field of acting. I've always wanted to but just never knew ...
  A: Hard to asnwer this without knowing your age, but I assume you are a teen or tween. One always ...
Acting and Agencies in New York12/1/2008
  Q: Here's some background information: I'm currently a senior in High School and in the process of ...
  A: Well, you sound like the typical guy who wants to be an actor,but whose parents insist on college ...
How to get started11/30/2008
  Q: I am a 14 year old girl trying to find an audition for a reality show or movie or commercial. I want ...
  A: I am so sorry that there just is no such thing as a free website with possible auditions for you. ...
acting11/27/2008
  Q: How can i get into acting? I have always wanted to get into acting. My friends tell me i will never ...
  A: Nikita, The first answer is about all that you can do. It takes experience acting to be an actor. ...
acting11/25/2008
  Q: do you recommend NYFA to a student who wants to study acting.A 2 year conservatory course in acting ...
  A: No, I do not recommend NYFA to anyone, except perhaps a short workshop. The professional world does ...
how do i get my daughter into acting11/24/2008
  Q: My daughter is 6yrs old and has never acted or modeled before. But she really wants to do it. Since ...
  A: I tried to answer this yesterday but somehow it did not go through. If you check with me, I will ...
How can a 22yr old get into acting in las vegas nv?11/23/2008
  Q: I have a passion to get into acting, everyone says I should take it up and try to make a career out ...
  A: First of all you need to do all the acting you can, so look for community theatres that you can ...
Acting11/13/2008
  Q: I am 15 and i love acting and have been interested to be an actress since i was 8 years old. Problem ...
  A: It is a great problem to have conservative Muslim parents who are against your being an actress. ...
acting11/13/2008
  Q: my 13 year old daughter has big dreams to become an actress and i really would want her to have her ...
  A: Sommer, First she should perform at every opportunity at school, in church and in the community. ...
Actor's Unions, Etc.11/11/2008
  Q: If I understand correctly, if someone wants a speaking part in a motion picture, he or she must be ...
  A: No, you do not understand correctly. It is possible to have a speaking role in a film without being ...
Big $ acting school class for 5yr old?11/8/2008
  Q: JRP has set an audition with Talent Agent Susie Mains from Trilogy Talent for my daughter and is ...
  A: Trilogy talent is not a talent agent,but a management company and JRP is one of the least reputable ...
pay for stage actors11/7/2008
  Q: My daughter has a high school project to research pay for a Broadway stage actor and the pay scale. ...
  A: I hope I can help. First of all there is no difference in pay because of education. In fact, the ...
Big $ acting school class for 5yr old?11/6/2008
  Q: My 5 yr old daughter was recently discovered at a movie theater and asked to come meet with JRP. We ...
  A: Sandy, JRP is one of the biggest scams in the show biz area. Just go to JRP Scam and see what you ...
acting10/28/2008
  Q: My son is interested in a career in acting. We live in a remote area in the country in Ohio. He was ...
  A: You are right to be leery of the Proscout scam. They are but one of many of these talent fairs for ...
Acting10/27/2008
  Q: I LIVE IN JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI AND I AM CURRENTLY ATTENDING A UNIVERSITY. I HAVE DECIDED TO MAKE MY ...
  A: The first thing a person should do before embarking on a film acting career (perhaps the most ...
Movie directing10/25/2008
  Q: Hey, my name is Cariece Coetzee, I am going to Grade 8 next year. I have always dreamt about ...
  A: well the qualifications you need to be a director are far different from being a producer. I ...
i wish to become an actress10/24/2008
  Q: i am 13 years old, i live in California and i have been in talent shows in all my schools. i wish to ...
  A: This is the most frequent question I am asked. If you want to be an actress when you grow up, just ...
Getting into Modeling10/24/2008
  Q: I am a senior and am about to be out of school. It has always been my dream to either act or do ...
  A: well, who used to call you for modeling? Call them and remind them you are still available. For ...
Acting to come out of shell10/23/2008
  Q: I know nothing about acting or drama coaches, but I am thinking of the possibility of using the ...
  A: Hey Mike. I can empathize with you as I have had those same problems throughout my life and it ...
Movie directors10/22/2008
  Q: Hey, my name is Jacqueline Cornejo and I'm just in seventh grade but my dream has always been to be ...
  A: I will do my best to answer your quesions,but in the movie business there are no set salaries and ...
Colleges10/21/2008
  Q: Doc, My name is Austin and I live in Columbus Ohio. I have been involved in theatre around Columbus ...
  A: First you need to choose, tech or acting or general theatre. Then we can find a university, if that ...
Auditions10/14/2008
  Q: And thank you for being here!! I have just recently decided to look for 9-5 job in the city (NYC) ...
  A: And thank you for your kind words. To be very frank with you, I think you have made a poor ...
hello10/9/2008
  Q: I'M VER'LEXUS HARMON.I'M 13 YEARS OLD.I WAS BORN OCTOBER 1ST 1995.I GRADUATED FROM BARBIZON THE ...
  A: Hey Ver'Lexus, Sorry about criticizing your English skills, I was basing that on the errors in your ...
chicago??10/9/2008
  Q: i know you get alot of questions about agents/managers/acting schools in la or new york and how one ...
  A: Chicago is a pretty good place to become established as an actor. I am not aware of the Piven ...
Need help!10/5/2008
  Q: Kenneth, Hi! I'm Chelsea. I'm 15 and live with 3 brothers, 2 older ones and 1 younger one. I'm the ...
  A: while an agent does not have to be in your same state, it is important that you live close enough to ...
I need advice.10/5/2008
  Q: What accting schools would you recommend as far as in Simi Valley, Agora, La, Hollywood? And would ...
  A: Well, the acting schools I recommend in LA are The Acting without Agony Academy and The Tony Barr ...
Need help!10/4/2008
  Q: Kenneth, Hi! I'm Chelsea. I'm 15 and live with 3 brothers, 2 older ones and 1 younger one. I'm the ...
  A: Well, it sounds like you have a good start. You need to continue doing community theatre and taking ...
I need help9/23/2008
  Q: I am Nada.I am 13 years old and i ,love acting.its has always been my life.I have always liked to ...
  A: You bring up another important question. If you are not a citizen or if you do not have a green ...
I need help9/23/2008
  Q: I am Nada.I am 13 years old and i ,love acting.its has always been my life.I have always liked to ...
  A: Well you need professional dance and voice lessons as well as professional acting classes. You need ...
I need help9/23/2008
  Q: I am Nada.I am 13 years old and i ,love acting.its has always been my life.I have always liked to ...
  A: !3 years old is very young to try to be on tv. You cannot do it by yourself and you cannot do it ...
Acting9/22/2008
  Q: Im in plays but im only in the 8th grade and i live in a small town,but ii always get lead ...
  A: Jareesha, I think I saw this on Yahoo Answers and may have answered it thare. Your plays are not ...
My dream is to act.9/15/2008
  Q: My name is Melissa Nguyen and I'd really love to get into an acting school. I'm thirteen and in love ...
  A: it takes years to become an actor, the important thing is to be patient, work hard and not get in a ...
Promoting Stage plays9/7/2008
  Q: I recently saw a inspirational stage play while visiting another town, and would like to know how to ...
  A: Khadihjah, OK> 1. contact the company doing the play and find out how much it would cost to have ...
Need some help with where to beign9/5/2008
  Q: Hey im james, im 15 and i live in England. I'm really interested in becoming an actor. Not for the ...
  A: Well, I will tell you how to start. You have to be in all the school plays, and you have to study ...
Directing9/3/2008
  Q: Plonkey, Thanks so much for taking the time to answer my question! I am a 16 year old actor who is ...
  A: I suggest you get a solid general theatre major. I believe a theatre director needs to know every ...
who what and where9/3/2008
  Q: I just wish some one could help me and tell me where to go because i love to act,sing and dance and ...
  A: I cannot believe how many questions I have had from young people in Houston in the past two days on ...
acting training8/31/2008
  Q: I'm interested in learning to act, but there is absolutely nowhere in my town to get acting lessons ...
  A: , Well, that is often the case and it will not ruin it all for you. Are you still in HS? Do they ...
Starting a Career8/23/2008
  Q: I want to start a career in acting...but I have no idea how to start. Do I need to go to school? Do ...
  A: You start where you are, getting all the acting experience you can. Then if you are good at it as ...
acting8/23/2008
  Q: I'm nearly 19 and I really badly want to give acting a try, but I'm just way too shy and nervous to ...
  A: Hmm. David Mamet, the American Playwright notes that it takes a lot of courage to get up on stage ...
where to start?8/19/2008
  Q: How do I get started in the career of musicals? I have a family history on my father's side of being ...
  A: Obviously the place to start is to take voice and dancing lesssons, to continue to be in the school ...
I sent you a question I wanted to add to it8/17/2008
  Q: but the only reason is because I thought you were a model expert, I really want to act. I have been ...
  A: Acting and Modeling can go hand in hand, and many talent agencies will book you for both areas. I am ...
Modeling? Tattoo's8/17/2008
  Q: All my life people have been telling me a should be a model, I have been stopped several times in ...
  A: Scouts that hand out cards on the street and in the mall are working scams. There are new ways to ...
I REALLY want to act!8/14/2008
  Q: I am currently only 13 years old and passionate about acting. I would like to pursue a career in it, ...
  A: Yes, you are too young for a professional career. You polish your acting by being in plays, ...
Children models and acting8/12/2008
  Q: We have been blessed with a very beautiful son that everyone tells us should be a model or in ...
  A: Congratulations. Well, be very careful, there are a lot of scams out there. I would look for a ...
how to start a career in acting.8/12/2008
  Q: my name is Cameron, i am 12 years old and would like to start a career in acting/modeling.I ...
  A: Well yours is a common question and there is no one right answer. I cannot help wondering if your ...
Technical theatre8/11/2008
  Q: I'm nearing my senior year and I'm trying to decide on a college. I know that I want to go into ...
  A: I am not sure what you mean by BFA conservatory. I divide eduaction into university or professional ...
question !8/11/2008
  Q: whats your opinion in someone joy , adore also talented in the following : writing ...
  A: A person with ability in many areas, especially in artistic ones, is called a Renaissance person. I ...
ACTING8/7/2008
  Q: I love to act, its amazing but I don't want to be one of those actresses that is turned into a ...
  A: You get started by doing all the drama stuff in HS, especially the plays and musicals. This is the ...
young actresses8/6/2008
  Q: My name is Brittany and i really want to become an actress! I'm 12 but i really want to get started! ...
  A: Well, you are already well started. YOu are participating in every acting opportunity you can find. ...
I want to be an actress8/1/2008
  Q: My mom says i was born for the job and i beleive her! I wanted to know how do i get started? Plz i ...
  A: Jenny, I do not recommed acting schools for 13 yr olds. Avoid the ususal scams, jr powers, ...
Acting8/1/2008
  Q: How does the director's influence affect an actor's performance?
  A: Several ways. 1. the director's interpretation of the script creates a style the actor has to ...
I want to be an actress7/31/2008
  Q: My mom says i was born for the job and i beleive her! I wanted to know how do i get started? Plz i ...
  A: YOu are very fortunate that your mother is so supportive, What you need is lots of experience and ...
schools7/24/2008
  Q: i am starting to evaluate different schools for acting with my daughter who will be a sr in HS this ...
  A: This is a complex task which I wish you had started a year ago, however, some dilligence can find a ...
i live in bakersfield and i dream to be a star7/23/2008
  Q: i am not like the other kids that want to be famous just because they want to,and im not like one of ...
  A: If you are going to be an actor before you are 18, you are going to have to enlist your parents to ...
Acting Lessons7/22/2008
  Q: My name is Ashleigh and I'm 14, I've always wanted to become an actress. I told my mom and i don't ...
  A: What looks like fun on tv is actually a great deal of work. Film and tv actors (the same thing for ...
please help.7/20/2008
  Q: sup Kenneth, i am very interested in acting, singing, stuff in that category. i am a pretty ...
  A: Well, I wish yours was a unique situation, but it is not. There are literally thousands of young ...
Acting7/20/2008
  Q: I am interested in having an acting career. But i haven't found someone to discover me to take me to ...
  A: About acting: No one is going to discover you to take you to the next level, you are going to have ...
I want to Act!7/16/2008
  Q: Ever since i was young i have been a drama queen and I've loved to act! I've been in all my schools ...
  A: Well first of all, keep active in all things drama at school. I have no idea what the opportunities ...
MFA programs for a 24 year old white girl7/16/2008
  Q: My name is Matt and I'm a 25 year old living with my girlfriend of 2 years, Maggie (she is the one ...
  A: Well, she doesn't need an MFA to continue her acting career, she just needs to work on doing that ...
directing actors7/16/2008
  Q: my name is Lucas and I'm from Brazil. I'm coursing filmmaking here at a college and I'm interested ...
  A: No, I do not think so. A film directing or stage directing class in working with the actor is ...
getting into acting7/15/2008
  Q: You know, my favorite actor is Morgan Freeman. Because of him, I would like to become a tv series ...
  A: Well I suppose Mr. Freeman would be either delighted or horrified to learn it. Acting schools are ...
Next step7/15/2008
  Q: I am an aspiring actor/film-maker, and I have started to pursue this long held dream pretty late in ...
  A: Well, your finance and marketing background is excellent for a filmmaker who is a producer/director. ...
Starting Career7/14/2008
  Q: First off I would like to introduce myself and tell you a little about me. My name is Rico Dall, Im ...
  A: Well, I think your instincts are correct. Your time is running out as far as Disney is concerned ...
acting advise7/13/2008
  Q: I am hoping to become an actor. I'm sorry for being probably the millionth time you've had to ...
  A: I am happy to answer your questions, that is what I do, advise aspiring actors. I have heard nothing ...
I want to be a star7/12/2008
  Q: How can I be on tv shows like hanna Montana and networks like Disney channel? I want to be in my ...
  A: This is the most common question I get. AT 13, you are a little too old to start preparing for a ...
Agents ????7/12/2008
  Q: my name is Lindsay, I'm 14. I have been looking for an agent for a while now and I was wondering if ...
  A: Why do you want an agent? You need to have a great deal of experience and training before an agent ...
Question about auditioning for a drama School7/11/2008
  Q: I'm a 19 years old french girl from Québec (Canada) This year, I will audition for the 3 best drama ...
  A: I am at a bit of a disadvantage since I have little experience with how Canadian schools hold ...
which decision would give me the best chance of making it7/11/2008
  Q: "hi kenneth, my name is jared im 18 years old and im from west virginia, im also an up and coming ...
  A: Jared. I thought I made it pretty clear that I do not think Stasberg is a good school. He was and ...
which decision would give me the best chance of making it7/11/2008
  Q: "hi kenneth, my name is jared im 18 years old and im from west virginia, im also an up and coming ...
  A: I need to know more about you before I can give you my best advice. For example, what is your acting ...
acting7/9/2008
  Q: how do i start acting when im 14 also where do i go to
  A: Well, you don't go anywhere. You get into all the plays you can where you are, 'cause that is how ...
Getting started7/8/2008
  Q: iam trying to start a acting career but just dont know where to start. iam lost could you please ...
  A: Well advising aspiring actors about their careers is exactly what I do. You start where you are, ...
acting7/1/2008
  Q: I am a fifteen year old girl. I am currently an actress at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire. I am ...
  A: I will be happy to advise you how to become an actress if you will send to me at kencosp@aol.com ...
acting opportunities6/27/2008
  Q: hey! i really love to act and im willing to work hard for my dream, and ive already been to acting ...
  A: Hey Akayla, You have not been to acting auditions, you have been to scams. Big difference. Real ...
auditions6/26/2008
  Q: hey thanks for being here! well i have a question about auditions. what are open audions? what tipe ...
  A: It is my pleasure to be here. Open auditions are those that anyone fitting the role requirements ...
i wanna make a movie6/24/2008
  Q: how do i go about making a movie? i have a very good movie in-mind and i know millions of people say ...
  A: You need to write it up as a filmplay, see books on writing screenplays to learn how. Then you need ...
acting6/24/2008
  Q: my daughter would love a career in acting. It is her passion. She is at a young age of 13 right now. ...
  A: There just is not much work for young teens. Go to exploretalent.com for free listing of auditions ...
how old--?6/20/2008
  Q: my name is John, and I am an aspiring actor. I just wanted to know--how young is too young, how old ...
  A: John, You are never too old to get an equity card, but I should think having one before you are 18 ...
Found a job, how do I get there6/19/2008
  Q: I'm fourteen. I found a job for a movie, and I am applying for it later today. I think it may be the ...
  A: I am dreadfully sorry to tell you that you have about the same odds of winning the powerball lottery ...
acting/modeling6/17/2008
  Q: well to start off im 15 and im just looking foward to trying new things that i like and acting has ...
  A: Hola Juan, there are two places you can look for Talent Agents who handle models and actors, the ...
Getting the INFAMOUS Equity Card.6/17/2008
  Q: Kenneth. I've been reading up on the things to do to get your Equity Card and I just recently ...
  A: The best source of info on how to get an equity card would be equity. Contact them. Try their ...
Where do I begin?6/13/2008
  Q: my name is Amy and I am an aspiring actress. I am still in my teen years and I have always wanted ...
  A: It just so happens that I mentor aspiring actors for free. I am a retired actor and professor of ...
acting6/12/2008
  Q: school is out(summer vacation) and i want to know how to start? what i need to know before i get an ...
  A: As I have been telling you in our email exchange, you need lots and lots of experience acting in ...
Salary6/12/2008
  Q: What is the general salary per year of an actor for different experience levels??
  A: Well, it doesn't work like that in professional acting. There is a union minimum for both screen ...
Acting6/11/2008
  Q: I've always been interested in being in musicals, I had a choice to go to one recently, but did not ...
  A: YOu should have auditioned, race means nothing in acting. If you sing pretty well, you might have ...
Acting6/8/2008
  Q: I really want a career in acting but dont know where to start. I cant go to any acting schools ...
  A: One always starts one's acting career in school plays. Be as active as you can. Don't be in a great ...
Acting6/5/2008
  Q: I love Acting but i havent gone on any auditions ?
  A: I assume you mean profesional auditions. If you have never been in a play, you wouldn't know ...
Becoming an actress6/5/2008
  Q: My girlfriend wishes, determindly, to become an actress. She has always felt and known that she can ...
  A: Hey Spencer, thanks for the answer. Experience acting in amateur plays, indies, student plays , ...
I want to act!6/4/2008
  Q: I want to be an actress but Im only 13. How can I start? I live in Indiana and its always been my ...
  A: Step one is to do all the speech and drama stuff at school, the competitions and the plays. There is ...
Becoming an actress6/3/2008
  Q: My girlfriend wishes, determindly, to become an actress. She has always felt and known that she can ...
  A: Time was you could get established as a film actor in Colorado. I don't know what the situation is ...
acting5/27/2008
  Q: i get lots of exercise and love to be up on stage how ever i really want to be an actor and thats ...
  A: Acting is the most difficult of all professions to enter, but if you have lots of talent and ...
How you get started5/25/2008
  Q: I want to get started acting as young as possible. I am only 11. I really want to act in a play ...
  A: Better get a stage name. Or use your middle name if you have one. It is nearly impossible for you ...
Is my experience enough to act in one movie?5/22/2008
  Q: I was just wondering if my experience was enough to act in one movie, not necessarily a big role. I ...
  A: Well, on the surface, I would have to say that there is nothing in your experience to really say ...
HELP ME!!!!5/15/2008
  Q: I want to act. I've wanted it all my life, but there are not really any chances for me to go out ...
  A: Unfortunately there are very few acting oportunities for teens. YOu are going to have to wait until ...
HELP ME!!!!5/14/2008
  Q: I want to act. I've wanted it all my life, but there are not really any chances for me to go out ...
  A: It is a familiar story. Why are there not any plays for you to audition for? Are there not plays at ...
How 2 get started5/11/2008
  Q: im a south african girl who is currently studying graphic design... My mom wouldnt alow me 2 go into ...
  A: The industry of acting is nearly impossible to make a living in. The way one gets started is by ...
Acting Careers5/6/2008
  Q: I'm 14 and I live in Illinois. I want to be an actress though nobody beleives I can do it. I have ...
  A: The answer is so simple and right in front of you. All acting careers start in the school plays, so ...
What acting school to choose for a foreigner?4/29/2008
  Q: I would like to ask you a question.I am 22 and I have just finished my University studies in my ...
  A: What makes a good acting school to one person is not the same for another. You did not say anything ...
Becoming an actress4/29/2008
  Q: Kenneth, I am asking if you can look at my website and maybe recomend me to some production ...
  A: The answer is NO. First of all, I do not have those connections. Second, no one can rate your ...
acting for movies or stage4/28/2008
  Q: What is the best school to learn acting near Tarrytown,New York (I will travel almost anywhere to ...
  A: First of all you will have to look for an acting school near Tarrytown yourself. I would try a ...
Talent Management4/22/2008
  Q: I have a friend of mine that is interested in becoming my personal Talent Manager. She is trained ...
  A: Ryan, you do not understand what you read very well. First of all I did anwswer your question about ...
Directing a play4/12/2008
  Q: I'm from the yahoo answers thing.I read what you typed and I appreciate it-but as I said , these ...
  A: I wrote a long answer to this earlier,but must not have sent it properly. How many rehearsals is ...
Directing a play4/11/2008
  Q: I'm from the yahoo answers thing.I read what you typed and I appreciate it-but as I said , these ...
  A: However did you find me here as well? I appreciate your situation, and that even makes it more ...
My carrer4/7/2008
  Q: I want to become a singer but my mom says that you have to have money or start at young age but i ...
  A: Here is what you do, you have to take private voice lessons from a good teacher. Ask the music ...
About Philadelphia4/5/2008
  Q: What is the difference between an agent and a casting company/ school? Does it matter? Thank you for ...
  A: Well the best way to find a good agent is to make sure that they are SAG franchised. You can go to ...
HowDo.........................3/29/2008
  Q: How Do you Get on Disney Channel because Ive been trying for 11 years to get on Disney Channel.
  A: Pardon my saying so, but your question is truly deja vu, as it is one of the most asked questions I ...
grandpa of the class3/28/2008
  Q: A. and in las Vegas this year I enrolled in an acting class and must say I am enjoying it very much ...
  A: Wish I were 53 again. It ususally is a good idea to have a couple of classes and productions under ...
very famous actors3/24/2008
  Q: Any very famous actors that have began to study acting in their 30's ?
  A: There have indeed been famous actors who started later in life. I think of Sidney Greenstreet who ...
Acting School for Adults3/20/2008
  Q: I am a 34 year old man ... have had a very successful career as a sound engineer, music producer and ...
  A: There is nothing odd about a 30 something starting to be an actor. Any adult classes are going to ...
hi3/19/2008
  Q: re: ...
  A: You cannot audition for this role. You would need to be SAG. have an agent and be where the casting ...
questions about acting3/18/2008
  Q: my name is genesis and i was wondering how many years do you have to be in an acting school to ...
  A: Oddly enough, going to acting school does not help you become and actor. Schools and classes teach ...
how do i get into acting?3/11/2008
  Q: im really interested in getting into acting. i am 13 and have been in school plays before but ...
  A: Let me begin by saying that there is no other profession so hard to become a success in as acting. ...
Career in directing3/8/2008
  Q: I'm a seventeen year old interested in pursuing a career in directing, starting off by going to ...
  A: Well, you don't say what you want to direct. And I don't know anything about Columbia College's ...
Agents3/3/2008
  Q: I am preparing to move to Chicago to pursue a career in theatre (especially musical theatre)and I am ...
  A: Why have you selected Chicago as a place to pursue theatre and musical theatre? To learn how to get ...
Young Director2/28/2008
  Q: I am a teenager wanting to pursue a career in stage directing. I am having a lot of trouble finding ...
  A: Unfortunately, there is very little for teens on stage directing. If you would like, I will be ...
Getting started questions2/22/2008
  Q: My name is Matt Ross, and I wanted to ask about getting a film career started. About a month ago, ...
  A: Well, it takes a strong resume to get an agent. I don't thing LA is the place to start. Too ...
Proscout asking for $795??2/20/2008
  Q: Good Day Sir Doing our due diligence on proscout of AZ. They selected our daughter to go to KC but ...
  A: Good day to you. While not a precise scam, Proscout makes millions on the dreams of youngsters ...
Scouting Events2/16/2008
  Q: I was wondering how you can may an objective decision about a company like ProScout, if you've never ...
  A: Okay,Erik, we agree to disagree. It's a country of free thought. You are not arguing from the same ...
Scouting Events2/15/2008
  Q: I was wondering how you can may an objective decision about a company like ProScout, if you've never ...
  A: No one said that ProScout was illegitimate or lacked integrity.. I just said they were more ...
Scouting Events2/15/2008
  Q: I was wondering how you can may an objective decision about a company like ProScout, if you've never ...
  A: It doesn't take a genius to see what ProScout and the other big businesses who have showcase events ...
Directors Salaries2/15/2008
  Q: How exactly to directors make money when trying to start a career after film school? What is the ...
  A: I suppose that graduates of film schools take whatever jobs they can get while trying to start their ...
Acting for Disney Channel2/12/2008
  Q: I am really interested in Acting. I would LOVE to act a small roll in a episode of Hannah Montana, ...
  A: I will be blunt. Your story and all the details is one I hear many times a day. You are not ...
Directing...2/9/2008
  Q: Is a directing so hard? What's HIS JOB during the filming? Does he need to think for everything or ...
  A: Yes, it is very hard. Before filming the director has to create a shooting script, one that is ...
Directing2/7/2008
  Q: What is the training/education needed for directing?
  A: for stage or screen? For film directing a course in film making from a reputable school like USC or ...
Getting an agent, and booking jobs2/5/2008
  Q: I'm Pat L. and I'm 17 years old and I Just graduated high school. In June I will be going down to ...
  A: I know about the NYFA summer workshop. It is not too bad a program, but over priced. There is one I ...
how to get started in acting1/31/2008
  Q: i am 17 years old and i want to go into acting. but i haven't really any experience! how to do i ...
  A: Obviously, I agree, you have to get a lot of experience and training also. If you are in high ...
Confused!1/28/2008
  Q: I'm really, truly, interested, but don't really know where to start in this this absolutely ...
  A: OK to answer your questions. 1. Yes, you will eventually need an agent. 2. Legit agents do not ...
acting,production,admin1/27/2008
  Q: 1)what are the benefits and drawbacks of being on the production and administration side of the ...
  A: Well, it is very difficult to answer these questions as the first is much too broad and the second ...
Breaking into the industry1/25/2008
  Q: I have very little acting experience(I took an acting class), but i am very talented. I don't know ...
  A: The key is that you have little experience and training. You have no way of knowing if you have ...
help me please1/20/2008
  Q: i have acted in front of about 200 people. i love it sooo much and really want to be in a movie.what ...
  A: well, work on it every day in school do all the speech and drama stuff, when you graduate go to ...
help me please1/19/2008
  Q: i have acted in front of about 200 people. i love it sooo much and really want to be in a movie.what ...
  A: There are literally tens of thousands just like you all over the world, and it just is not possible ...
acting1/17/2008
  Q: wt up? hers the dell, i'm 15 my holl life i wanted be a actor, but i live in hick town "Potois" how ...
  A: (Doc is a nickname, too). I have no idea what acting lessons would cost. You will have to find the ...
what type of education is needed tfor me to become an actress?1/17/2008
  Q: My name is Catherine. I am 14 years old, and i would like to become an actress in my upcoming years ...
  A: There is no required education to be an actress. It takes talent and determination. For a young ...
where to begin??1/15/2008
  Q: Im a 24 yr old guy living right outside New York City. I have always had a passion for being an ...
  A: Hey Richie. Who's everyone who wants to see a resume? Obviously it is important to build a good ...
HOW?1/12/2008
  Q: UMM I JUST WANT TO KNOW HOW DO WE GET AN AGENT?WILL IT COST MONEY IF SO HOW MUCH?
  A: It will depend somewhat on who "we" are. Agents do not cost anything. Anyone purporting to be an ...
Modeling/acting for toddlers1/8/2008
  Q: I am not sure if you can help. I have a 3 1/2 year old nephew who I think could be a baby ...
  A: Well, me neither, but there are agents in cities around IN, Chicago and Lexington for example. I ...
Starting.1/6/2008
  Q: Im 15 and very good looking. I have no experience in acting, and im wondering how to get started. ...
  A: To get started tryout for the school plays, take drama class and do all the speech and drama stuff ...
getting started in acting1/5/2008
  Q: Well I really want to have a professional career in Acting, but I am a little stuck. I'm 15 and I ...
  A: It is difficult to set a time frame on achieving acting goals. Getting anything done in 08 is going ...
Acting is my dream1/3/2008
  Q: I do really love acting and want it to become my feature but is really hard for me to find auditions ...
  A: Yes, it is difficult for someone your age to further their career. The fact is that no one your age ...
Getting Started12/29/2007
  Q: I am 16 years old and attend High School. I am told by peers and my Drama teacher that I am a pretty ...
  A: What city are you within an hour or two commute from? It is very difficult to get established as an ...
Conservatory Theater and acting shools12/28/2007
  Q: I stumbled upon this website and am so happy to see people showing love to others through helping. I ...
  A: The Bay area offers good opportunity. I like the program at the San Francisco Academy of Art. I ...
career path where do i go12/28/2007
  Q: my name is jared nice to meet you im 18 years old and i want to be a famous professional actor to me ...
  A: Nice to meet you I'm 70 years old and a retired bit player and university professor, and I want to ...
this is not ? more like a story but I'm willing to send this story to Disney studios, and many more12/27/2007
  Q: America has always been known as a melting pot and it still is today. Disney channel has a great way ...
  A: Here is what you do. Be the very best student in your class (even if you don't care for it). Find ...
this is not ? more like a story but I'm willing to send this story to Disney studios, and many more12/27/2007
  Q: America has always been known as a melting pot and it still is today. Disney channel has a great way ...
  A: Glad you liked my answer. Ever think of why the same people audition and get cast all the time? ...
this is not ? more like a story but I'm willing to send this story to Disney studios, and many more12/27/2007
  Q: America has always been known as a melting pot and it still is today. Disney channel has a great way ...
  A: Well, if they read your story they just might contact you. In most cases people have to get ...
help!12/11/2007
  Q: Hey Mr. Plonkey! I am a 19 year old student currently attending a university but have recently ...
  A: Hey Brandye. Ideally, you should give up the idea of LA or NYC and earn your stripes in some other ...
Acting12/10/2007
  Q: I have wanted to be an actor ever since I seen Jim Carrey in Ace Ventura. I am 19 years old, 6'6", ...
  A: J. O'Shea, (a great stage name)I am 70 years old, 6'6", and have a crotchety old man personality. ...
help me12/9/2007
  Q: hey,i'm karen and i want to be a singer.i been singing scence i was 10 years old and i really want ...
  A: Karen, How did you get kinda shy and want to be a singer at the same time? Got to sing in front ...
reaching a goal12/9/2007
  Q: Plonkey. I have been wanting to act since I was 10, but I never really took it serious until about 4 ...
  A: The reason you are getting nowhere is that for a teen to become an actor takes the full effort of at ...
i want to act12/8/2007
  Q: I'm only 17, and i really want to be an actress. Everuone keeps telling me that it's not a good ...
  A: This is the question I get asked most, and I believe it is possible to become an actor if one has ...
help me12/8/2007
  Q: hey,i'm karen and i want to be a singer.i been singing scence i was 10 years old and i really want ...
  A: Well all I can offer is this: sing everywhere at every possible opportunity, take voice lessons all ...
directing12/5/2007
  Q: After school how does one get into a theater directing career - is there an actual path to follow or ...
  A: I recently answered this exact question. There are two or three kinds of directing careers. ...
acting12/3/2007
  Q: hey (: im Carly, turning 16, and i live in Monsey, Ny. & i want to become an actress and i know you ...
  A: The internet is not all that helpful for people wanting to become actors. When you are an actor ...
What?11/30/2007
  Q: My name is Taylor. I want so bad to act on Disney channel.Anything at that. What should i do. I ...
  A: I am so sorry to have to tell you that there is nothing you can do. Labor laws require your parents ...
Theatre/Teaching11/23/2007
  Q: Mr. Plonkey, I am currently in my second year as a health science student. I have been doing ...
  A: Yeah, I think it might be more difficult to get a job teaching at a college than you think. I know ...
College For Acting11/23/2007
  Q: My son is a junior at a local performing arts high school in Massachusetts. He has a passion for ...
  A: It is my belief that a degree in acting makes no difference in establishing a career. There are ...
directing11/18/2007
  Q: hi I am 12 and would love to get a head start in the directing business but i am not sure what I can ...
  A: Well at 12 there is darned little you can do. You will need to do all the drama things in school, ...
Model-needs Agent!11/16/2007
  Q: I am an intermediate to experienced model with a great portfolio, how do I go about getting signed ...
  A: I am going to have to generalize a bit,as modeling is not my expertise, it just happens to be what ...
Starting Late11/11/2007
  Q: for many years I have denied to myself the fact that deep down inside I want to be an actor. For ...
  A: There are always character roles and far fewer character actors than leading types, so it is never ...
I'm kind of stuck... help... please! : )11/7/2007
  Q: Hey! I’m a junior in high school (home schooled by the way), and I absolutely love acting, it’s the ...
  A: Yep, you are kinda stuck. How do you know you love acting? What plays have you been in? Or do you ...
need help to start acting career11/6/2007
  Q: my name is Amber, and i been searching everywhere to try to get into disney channel. i have no clue ...
  A: your problem is that there is really no chance of you getting on Disney. There are no legitimate ...
acting11/5/2007
  Q: wt up? hers the dell, i'm 15 my holl life i wanted be a actor, but i live in hick town "Potois" how ...
  A: Well, here's the deal. To even get training at your age you will have to travel from your town to a ...
how to get into acting10/28/2007
  Q: I have a burning ambition to become an actor, however i have only really decided on my career path ...
  A: The answers to your questions are complicated but it is possible to become an actor starting at age ...
can u help me please for acting10/16/2007
  Q: !! i have taken drama 1 and taking drama 2 at my school this year. i am 13 and i was wondering if ...
  A: I don't know how far from your home to a large city is, but: 1. you need your parents' support for ...
Help Please!10/12/2007
  Q: I am only 15 but inlove with acting since i was 4. I have acted in theaters, school plays, and have ...
  A: Meron, Indeed, unless there is a thriving film and tv industry in Ethiopia, you have a big ...
Acting and Modeling10/6/2007
  Q: my name is german im 15 years old and have always had a thing with modeling and acting. I have no ...
  A: Yes, German, you get started in your high school. You get active in all the theatre and drama ...
Acting and Modeling10/5/2007
  Q: my name is german im 15 years old and have always had a thing with modeling and acting. I have no ...
  A: It is a long hard road from where you are to acting and modeling. You get started by doing all the ...
getting work10/4/2007
  Q: My daughter is an attractive, talented actress/singer who is too short for regular modeling at 5'4", ...
  A: Did I read this question on Yahoo Answers? It seems so familiar. Anyway, I think pursuing a ...
Theater Directing9/30/2007
  Q: my name is Juan. I am 25 years old and I completed the 1 year filmmaking program at the NYFA 2 ...
  A: You have changed from film to stage directing, eh? The only good directing program I am aware of is ...
How/Where do i start? (Vancouver, Canada)9/28/2007
  Q: i dont have any experience and i would like to like to find out how/where to get started. I would ...
  A: I wish I knew more about how it works in Canada. If you were in the US I would know exactly what to ...
acting career launch9/26/2007
  Q: "Hello, I am a 24 yr old latino female. I've been acting all my life in community shows, school ...
  A: good to hear from you. You are at a good age for the business. And you have a great background ...
How to start from small city?9/24/2007
  Q: I can relate to some questions asked here before. Like: am I too old to start acting carrier? Some ...
  A: I think the big answer for most is you start where you are by being in school and community theatre ...
US colleges that award actor equity points?9/21/2007
  Q: Do you know of US colleges that award their students points toward their actor equity card? I only ...
  A: Acting schools, like colleges vary from terrific to terrible. I think if someone wants to be a ...
US colleges that award actor equity points?9/21/2007
  Q: Do you know of US colleges that award their students points toward their actor equity card? I only ...
  A: Quickly I found that Syracuse and Sarah Lawrence do. But I think you have to work with an Equity ...
Beginning the Acting Field9/19/2007
  Q: I am 18, attending UCF in Orlando. I have always had a interest in acting, and it has inspired me ...
  A: Are you telling be you are a theatre major or acting major at UCF? I need to know what in depth ...
questions9/19/2007
  Q: i just got out of college with a different degree than acting. once i acted in two plays i was ...
  A: Let me try to help you. 1) you need to get a trade newspaper or look in Craig's List on line. 2). ...
Acting Schools9/17/2007
  Q: I am a 21 year old male, I have been around stage theatre most of my life both the technical and ...
  A: Hey, Aaron, 21 is not too late to start preparing for a career in acting. Your maturity should put ...
modelling/acting9/15/2007
  Q: i would like to ask 2 questions: 1.i am 5'5 and 25 years old, and i would like to do modelling ...
  A: Brianni, I can only answer your second question as I have no knowledge of modeling in Great ...
hello9/13/2007
  Q: I am a real fan of disney channel.I love Hannah Montana.I want to go act with her,LOL.How can I do ...
  A: Ivein, I am sorry to inform you that neither you nor the hundreds of thousands like you all over the ...
i love acting9/8/2007
  Q: how can i become a Disney channel actress thanks
  A: Your question is asked literally 100's of times a week in forums like this one. This is the second ...
i want to to be an actor/singer for walt disney studios9/7/2007
  Q: ANSWER: Hi Mustapha, Your question is one that thousands of youngsters around the world as asking ...
  A: What do you think impossible means? Not a chance in the world. It is going to be very hard, take a ...
Acting, Singing9/4/2007
  Q: dream to come out in Disney like i have a major passion for acting and singing i haven't had a ...
  A: I just answered this same question for another youngster. You are ordinary all right, there are ...
headshots, among other things9/1/2007
  Q: I'm a 16 year old entering my junior year in school. I've done shows, dance/voice lessons, ...
  A: Rachel, From what you tell me, I would say that you should not count on a career in musical ...
question8/30/2007
  Q: id like to become an actor but im scared to take part
  A: The first thing you want to do is ask yourself why you are afraid, after all you cannot become an ...
Acting!8/28/2007
  Q: I've been acting for a community theatre for a long time now and i want to do something bigger than ...
  A: There is more to do in Ireland than you may be aware of. There are professional classes and talent ...
agents8/26/2007
  Q: My name's Jordyn. I'm interested in an acting career, but I don't know how i would get an agent. ...
  A: thought I answered this yesterday but it muat have got lost. You don't start with an agent until ...
Acting and Modeling8/21/2007
  Q: I've always wanted to be an actress on Disney Channel and a model for magazines.How do you audition ...
  A: Well, you can do a web search for Disney Auditions. Unless you are in LA, you may have a problem. ...
Acting Agents.8/17/2007
  Q: How much would it cost to get an Acting Agent for a kid with ages between 10-15. Is it really really ...
  A: Agents do not charge anything. If someone claims they are an agent and wants you to pay them for ...
Filmmaking8/16/2007
  Q: I have decided to major in film in college, but I have no prior experience. Is that bad? And for the ...
  A: To my knowledge UT at Austin is a very fine school and the film school should be of quality. One of ...
Getting into acting8/15/2007
  Q: The reason I'm writting to you is because I really need advice to get into the acting and singing ...
  A: You are going to have ot have your parent's help in getting an agent. 1. You need a resume in the ...
how do i get there?8/13/2007
  Q: Plonkey, im just now getting into show biz and i know it will take time but i would like to work ...
  A: Your question is not different from those posed by thousands of young people. I am glad you realize ...

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Questions about acting and directing. Questions about getting started in a careeer. Questions about training and schooling for actors.

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I am a retired film actor. I am a retired university theatre program director and professor. I am the author of "The Tao of Acting, Mentoring for the Aspiring Actor" to be published this summer.

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BA, MA, PhD in Theatre Post graduate study with certificate in Media Acting

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