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Studying for Movie Acting

by Jaanus (Estonia) QUESTION: I am currently 15 years old, and I live in very little country in Europe. For last 5 years my dream is to become a successful movie actor in Hollywood. My current plan is after finishing High School I would go to LA. I’ve searched a lot about acting schools, but […]

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I need acting advice

by Emelie QUESTION: I am a foreign student in England studying a performing arts degree in university. I want to become a movie actress and since there are less auditions in my country, I was thinking to stay in England after graduation and work on my British accent and try to go to auditions here. […]

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Transition from Theater to Mainstream Films

by Tru Jones (Harper Woods, Michigan) QUESTION: I have been acting for over 7 years now, primarily in theater. I would like to transition from theater into main stream film and being that I am vision impaired I am not sure what approach to have with submitting my resume and informing the casting agent or […]

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Beginning Acting as an older adult

by Harry (Atlanta, Georgia) QUESTION: I am a 65 year old male. Probably like others I did acting in my teens but then got caught up with career and family. Is it too late to try to pursue acting at this stage of my life? Would the best way be to find acting classes? Any […]

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Will it be hard to start acting at 30+?

by John (Seattle) QUESTION: I’m 32, and after having finished college and tried working for a few years I find myself constantly thinking about a career in acting. However, I have a few things I feel count against me. I’m 32, 6’3, and have a few extra pounds. I am working on the weight issue. […]

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Acting with Bare Experience

by Tatiana QUESTION: I’m an 18 year old freshman in College and I was wondering what I could do to start my acting career. I’m going for my AA and I don’t know what I want to major in afterwards. The only experience I have ever had with acting is a small workshop with the […]

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Foreign student wants to be a movie actress in America

QUESTION: I am from a non-speaking English country. I am currently studying acting in university in England. I really want to become a movie actress but I have no idea how I can become a movie actress after graduation. I know my teachers won`t help me(it`s not a drama school). I was thinking to learn […]

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Is My Accent in the Way of an Acting Career

by Dmitry (Moscow, Russia) QUESTION: Dear Acting-School-Stop.com, First you did a great job creating this highly helpful resource, Thank you! Hope you receive as much as you give.. my question is about the English and the accent. English is not my native language and I try constantly improve it but it will always be hard […]

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Is there a certain age to get a breakthrough in Hollywood?

by Emma QUESTION: I am currently studying acting in university in England and I will be 23 years old when graduating. I want to become a movie actress but I think it will take a few years for me if I`m lucky to get a role in a movie. I am worried about my age. […]

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Is 25 too old to start an acting career

by Adam (Sweden) QUESTION: Hi, my name is Adam and I’m 25 years old. I live in Sweden. I’ve read your website and it’s wonderful. I’ve always loved acting and wanted to become an actor. – My dream was and still is to pursue a career in hollywood. Sadly, I didn’t get the opportunity to […]