| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Acting | 11/14/2009 |
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 ...
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| acting technique | 11/8/2009 |
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 ...
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| Is Young Actors Camp in LA a good idea for my 15 daughter to attend | 11/4/2009 |
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 ...
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| acting classes | 10/26/2009 |
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 ...
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| career change | 10/16/2009 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Im Kayla, And only 13 | 10/9/2009 |
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 ...
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| performance as a career | 10/5/2009 |
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 ...
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| characterisation | 9/30/2009 |
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 ...
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| acting | 9/29/2009 |
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 ...
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| acting | 9/28/2009 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Colleges | 9/20/2009 |
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 ...
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| I want to get back into acting | 9/20/2009 |
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 ...
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| Tween Acting | 9/19/2009 |
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 ...
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| Grades for Acting | 9/9/2009 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| acting | 9/2/2009 |
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 ...
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| career | 8/31/2009 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| acting | 8/23/2009 |
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 ...
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| Starting acting | 8/19/2009 |
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 ...
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| Monologue ideas | 8/18/2009 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| acting | 8/7/2009 |
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 ...
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| disney casting calls | 8/5/2009 |
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 ...
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| acting | 8/3/2009 |
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 ...
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| Post-University Acting Career | 8/3/2009 |
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 ...
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| me on acting | 7/30/2009 |
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 ...
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| me on acting | 7/30/2009 |
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 ...
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| Just for Now | 7/29/2009 |
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 ...
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| Acting Class & Resume | 7/27/2009 |
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 ...
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| me on acting | 7/27/2009 |
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 ...
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| me on acting | 7/26/2009 |
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 ...
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| Universities | 7/25/2009 |
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 ...
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| hi | 7/25/2009 |
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 ...
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| Universities | 7/25/2009 |
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 ...
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| I want to be an actor | 7/24/2009 |
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 ...
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| 15 years old and want to act | 7/23/2009 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| connections | 7/15/2009 |
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 ...
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| Acting in America | 7/14/2009 |
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 ...
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| actress | 7/13/2009 |
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 ...
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| How to get my acting career started | 7/12/2009 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| How to become a braodway actor | 7/4/2009 |
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 ...
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| table read | 7/3/2009 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Advice | 7/2/2009 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| becoming a known actress | 6/27/2009 |
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 ...
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| I have a dream | 6/25/2009 |
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 ...
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| I have a dream | 6/25/2009 |
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 ...
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| ACTING | 6/24/2009 |
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 ...
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| I have a dream | 6/23/2009 |
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 ...
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| Ambitious | 6/22/2009 |
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 ...
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| Acting/Directing as a career | 6/21/2009 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Acting/Directing as a career | 6/20/2009 |
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 ...
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| Help | 6/19/2009 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Monologues | 6/18/2009 |
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 ...
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| Acting | 6/17/2009 |
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 ...
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| Question about acting jobs in new york or LA | 6/15/2009 |
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, ...
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| Acting | 6/11/2009 |
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 ...
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| hi | 6/10/2009 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| acting carrer | 6/7/2009 |
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 ...
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| Advice for actors of colour | 6/6/2009 |
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 ...
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| Disney channel auditions | 6/5/2009 |
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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| Starting an acting career at 40 | 5/31/2009 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Equity cards | 5/14/2009 |
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 ...
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| acting teachers in LA | 5/14/2009 |
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 ...
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| Sensible Acting Decisions | 5/10/2009 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| overcoming | 5/4/2009 |
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. ...
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| help about picking an audition song | 5/2/2009 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Disney | 4/29/2009 |
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 ...
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| education | 4/27/2009 |
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 ...
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| please help me, i want to start my dream job | 4/26/2009 |
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 ...
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| please help me, i want to start my dream job | 4/26/2009 |
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.' ...
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| How do I become and actress | 4/26/2009 |
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 ...
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| please help me, i want to start my dream job | 4/25/2009 |
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 ...
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| hi | 4/25/2009 |
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 ...
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| Acting classes / auditions | 4/20/2009 |
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 ...
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| Getting started | 4/17/2009 |
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 ...
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| singing or modeling | 4/13/2009 |
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 ...
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| Photograph | 4/11/2009 |
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 ...
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| Directing | 4/6/2009 |
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 ...
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| Child Actors | 4/4/2009 |
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 ...
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| Starting Out | 3/31/2009 |
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 ...
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| where to live | 3/31/2009 |
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 ...
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| Singing/acting | 3/30/2009 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| started | 3/28/2009 |
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 ...
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| hi | 3/27/2009 |
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 ...
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| hi | 3/26/2009 |
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 ...
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| agency | 3/24/2009 |
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 ...
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| Motion Picture Extra | 3/20/2009 |
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 ...
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| Actor Advice | 3/16/2009 |
Q: First off, a little about myself, my name is Scott Campbell, I am 28 year old actor based in the ...
A: You sound like a fairly well established actor in the UK. Be advised that the US film industry is ...
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| Information about rights | 3/11/2009 |
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 ...
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| Foot in the door | 3/6/2009 |
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 ...
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| Foot in the door | 3/6/2009 |
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 ...
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| Beginning an Acting career | 3/2/2009 |
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 ...
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| getting started | 2/25/2009 |
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 ...
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| starting off | 2/23/2009 |
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 ...
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| The Multiple-Forked Road of Acting | 2/22/2009 |
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. ...
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| acting | 2/21/2009 |
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 ...
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| Directing and writing | 1/27/2009 |
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 ...
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| Understudies | 1/27/2009 |
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 ...
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| directing and getting started | 1/18/2009 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| How to get on the ladder to acting | 1/6/2009 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| referrals | 1/2/2009 |
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 ...
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| Getting started in acting | 12/30/2008 |
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 ...
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| Voice acting for cartoons | 12/27/2008 |
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 ...
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| Voice acting for cartoons | 12/27/2008 |
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 ...
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| Were do I start | 12/15/2008 |
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. ...
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| Tattoos | 12/14/2008 |
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 ...
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| artistic director | 12/6/2008 |
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 ...
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| acting and agents | 12/6/2008 |
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 ...
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| directing | 12/4/2008 |
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 ...
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| getting started | 12/3/2008 |
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 ...
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| Acting | 12/3/2008 |
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 ...
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| Help Me | 12/2/2008 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Acting and Agencies in New York | 12/1/2008 |
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 ...
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| How to get started | 11/30/2008 |
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. ...
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| acting | 11/27/2008 |
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. ...
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| acting | 11/25/2008 |
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 ...
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| how do i get my daughter into acting | 11/24/2008 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Acting | 11/13/2008 |
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. ...
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| acting | 11/13/2008 |
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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| pay for stage actors | 11/7/2008 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| acting | 10/28/2008 |
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 ...
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| Acting | 10/27/2008 |
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 ...
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| Movie directing | 10/25/2008 |
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 ...
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| i wish to become an actress | 10/24/2008 |
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 ...
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| Getting into Modeling | 10/24/2008 |
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 ...
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| Acting to come out of shell | 10/23/2008 |
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 ...
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| Movie directors | 10/22/2008 |
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 ...
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| Colleges | 10/21/2008 |
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 ...
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| Auditions | 10/14/2008 |
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 ...
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| hello | 10/9/2008 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| I need help | 9/23/2008 |
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 ...
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| I need help | 9/23/2008 |
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 ...
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| I need help | 9/23/2008 |
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 ...
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| Acting | 9/22/2008 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Promoting Stage plays | 9/7/2008 |
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 ...
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| Need some help with where to beign | 9/5/2008 |
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 ...
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| Directing | 9/3/2008 |
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 ...
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| who what and where | 9/3/2008 |
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 ...
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| acting training | 8/31/2008 |
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 ...
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| Starting a Career | 8/23/2008 |
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 ...
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| acting | 8/23/2008 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| I sent you a question I wanted to add to it | 8/17/2008 |
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 ...
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| Modeling? Tattoo's | 8/17/2008 |
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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| Children models and acting | 8/12/2008 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Technical theatre | 8/11/2008 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| ACTING | 8/7/2008 |
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 ...
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| young actresses | 8/6/2008 |
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. ...
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| I want to be an actress | 8/1/2008 |
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, ...
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| Acting | 8/1/2008 |
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 ...
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| I want to be an actress | 7/31/2008 |
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 ...
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| schools | 7/24/2008 |
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 ...
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| i live in bakersfield and i dream to be a star | 7/23/2008 |
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 ...
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| Acting Lessons | 7/22/2008 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Acting | 7/20/2008 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| MFA programs for a 24 year old white girl | 7/16/2008 |
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 ...
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| directing actors | 7/16/2008 |
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 ...
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| getting into acting | 7/15/2008 |
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 ...
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| Next step | 7/15/2008 |
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. ...
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| Starting Career | 7/14/2008 |
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 ...
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| acting advise | 7/13/2008 |
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 ...
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| I want to be a star | 7/12/2008 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Question about auditioning for a drama School | 7/11/2008 |
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 ...
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| which decision would give me the best chance of making it | 7/11/2008 |
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 ...
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| which decision would give me the best chance of making it | 7/11/2008 |
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 ...
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| acting | 7/9/2008 |
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 ...
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| Getting started | 7/8/2008 |
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, ...
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| acting | 7/1/2008 |
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 ...
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| acting opportunities | 6/27/2008 |
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 ...
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| auditions | 6/26/2008 |
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 ...
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| i wanna make a movie | 6/24/2008 |
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 ...
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| acting | 6/24/2008 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Found a job, how do I get there | 6/19/2008 |
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 ...
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| acting/modeling | 6/17/2008 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| acting | 6/12/2008 |
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 ...
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| Salary | 6/12/2008 |
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 ...
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| Acting | 6/11/2008 |
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 ...
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| Acting | 6/8/2008 |
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 ...
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| Acting | 6/5/2008 |
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 ...
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| Becoming an actress | 6/5/2008 |
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 , ...
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| 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 ...
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| Becoming an actress | 6/3/2008 |
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 ...
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| acting | 5/27/2008 |
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 ...
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| How you get started | 5/25/2008 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| How 2 get started | 5/11/2008 |
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 ...
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| Acting Careers | 5/6/2008 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Becoming an actress | 4/29/2008 |
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 ...
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| acting for movies or stage | 4/28/2008 |
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 ...
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| Talent Management | 4/22/2008 |
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 ...
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| Directing a play | 4/12/2008 |
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 ...
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| Directing a play | 4/11/2008 |
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 ...
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| My carrer | 4/7/2008 |
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 ...
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| About Philadelphia | 4/5/2008 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| grandpa of the class | 3/28/2008 |
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 ...
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| very famous actors | 3/24/2008 |
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 ...
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| Acting School for Adults | 3/20/2008 |
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 ...
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| hi | 3/19/2008 |
Q: re: ...
A: You cannot audition for this role. You would need to be SAG. have an agent and be where the casting ...
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| questions about acting | 3/18/2008 |
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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| Career in directing | 3/8/2008 |
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 ...
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| Agents | 3/3/2008 |
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 ...
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| Young Director | 2/28/2008 |
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 ...
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| Getting started questions | 2/22/2008 |
Q: My name is Matt Ross, and I wanted to ask about getting a film career started. About a month ago, ...
A: Well, it takes a strong resume to get an agent. I don't thing LA is the place to start. Too ...
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| 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 ...
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| Scouting Events | 2/16/2008 |
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 ...
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| Scouting Events | 2/15/2008 |
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 ...
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| Scouting Events | 2/15/2008 |
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 ...
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| Directors Salaries | 2/15/2008 |
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 ...
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| Acting for Disney Channel | 2/12/2008 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Directing | 2/7/2008 |
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 ...
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| Getting an agent, and booking jobs | 2/5/2008 |
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 ...
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| how to get started in acting | 1/31/2008 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| acting,production,admin | 1/27/2008 |
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 ...
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| Breaking into the industry | 1/25/2008 |
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 ...
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| help me please | 1/20/2008 |
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 ...
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| help me please | 1/19/2008 |
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 ...
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| acting | 1/17/2008 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Modeling/acting for toddlers | 1/8/2008 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| getting started in acting | 1/5/2008 |
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 ...
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| Acting is my dream | 1/3/2008 |
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 ...
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| Getting Started | 12/29/2007 |
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 ...
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| Conservatory Theater and acting shools | 12/28/2007 |
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 ...
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| career path where do i go | 12/28/2007 |
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 ...
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| this is not ? more like a story but I'm willing to send this story to Disney studios, and many more | 12/27/2007 |
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 ...
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| this is not ? more like a story but I'm willing to send this story to Disney studios, and many more | 12/27/2007 |
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? ...
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| this is not ? more like a story but I'm willing to send this story to Disney studios, and many more | 12/27/2007 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Acting | 12/10/2007 |
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. ...
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| help me | 12/9/2007 |
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 ...
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| reaching a goal | 12/9/2007 |
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 ...
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| i want to act | 12/8/2007 |
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 ...
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| help me | 12/8/2007 |
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 ...
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| directing | 12/5/2007 |
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. ...
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| acting | 12/3/2007 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Theatre/Teaching | 11/23/2007 |
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 ...
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| College For Acting | 11/23/2007 |
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 ...
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| directing | 11/18/2007 |
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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| Starting Late | 11/11/2007 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| need help to start acting career | 11/6/2007 |
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 ...
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| acting | 11/5/2007 |
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 ...
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| how to get into acting | 10/28/2007 |
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 ...
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| can u help me please for acting | 10/16/2007 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Acting and Modeling | 10/6/2007 |
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 ...
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| Acting and Modeling | 10/5/2007 |
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 ...
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| getting work | 10/4/2007 |
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 ...
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| Theater Directing | 9/30/2007 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| acting career launch | 9/26/2007 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Beginning the Acting Field | 9/19/2007 |
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 ...
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| questions | 9/19/2007 |
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). ...
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| Acting Schools | 9/17/2007 |
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 ...
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| modelling/acting | 9/15/2007 |
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 ...
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| hello | 9/13/2007 |
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 ...
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| i love acting | 9/8/2007 |
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 ...
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| i want to to be an actor/singer for walt disney studios | 9/7/2007 |
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 ...
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| Acting, Singing | 9/4/2007 |
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 ...
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| headshots, among other things | 9/1/2007 |
Q: I'm a 16 year old entering my junior year in school. I've done shows, dance/voice lessons, ...
A: Rachel, From what you tell me, I would say that you should not count on a career in musical ...
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| question | 8/30/2007 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| agents | 8/26/2007 |
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 ...
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| Acting and Modeling | 8/21/2007 |
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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| Filmmaking | 8/16/2007 |
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 ...
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| Getting into acting | 8/15/2007 |
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 ...
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| 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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