by Philémon (Bujumbura, Burundi) QUESTION: Rehearsals sometimes suffer from a lack of appropriate methodology in coordinating movements of actors on the stage. What effective methodology can be applied for the successful rehearsal and performance of a play? ANSWER: Actors are very creative people who don’t necessarily respond to arbitrary stage directions. A director usually has […]
QUESTION: I’m 17 right now and just thought about acting as a career. Do you think I am suitable for acting? I am Asian(Hmong)and stand at 5’5. I have no acting skills yet and a shy person. I’m a fit guy and active and weigh about 125 lbs. Please give me your opinion. ANSWER: Only […]
by Reshinna Walters (Guyana) Acting Tips to Pursue a Dream of Acting QUESTION: I never did anything in acting but always dreamt of becoming an actress. Where do I begin? ANSWER: First, make sure to read our “Popular Questions and Answers” on the acting tips page. It talks about how to start an acting career […]
by MiMi (South Africa) QUESTION: Is there any way for me to get a scholarship to a drama university if I can’t be there in person to audition? ANSWER: That’s a tough one. Browse our listings of acting schools and see if any accepts taped auditions. You could also see if universities in your country […]
by Sam (NYC) QUESTION: If I live in America, can I act with British actors? (I do have a British accent.) ANSWER: There are plenty of acting roles in the US that require a British accent, especially in theater, so it’s a great asset. There are many British actors who live here. That being said, […]
by VINNY LISA (STATEN ISLAND,N.Y.) QUESTION: HI, BEEN A BACKGROUND ACTOR FOR 10 YRS. I’M 60 YRS. YOUNG & I’VE ONLY TAKEN 1 SESSION OF ACTING CLASSES & ALSO IMPROV. AT HB STUDIOS IN N.Y.C. TIRED OF DOING BACKGROUND, WANT TO PURSUE MY PASSION FURTHER. WOULD LIKE TO BECOME AN ACTOR LIKE AL PACINO, ROBERT […]
by Anonymous (Union Coty, New Jersey) QUESTION: What experience do you need to become an actor/actress? ANSWER: If you mean life experience, the answer is “none”. All you need is imagination. What you do need is training, which you can get in acting school. If you go to an acting university, you can often get […]
by Jake (Forest Hills, NY 11375) QUESTION: I’m dying to be an actor and have auditioned for Nu-stars, John Robert powers, HB studios, and al lot more but I’m religious and can’t work on Fridays or Saturdays. Acting agencies seem to have a problem working around that. Do you know any one who might consider […]
How do you Become Famous by Christian (Knoxville TN) QUESTION: I’m seeing all these people becoming famous just like that. I am wanting to be one of those people. But i just want to know how…. Please help. Because I can see my self in the future being famous. It’s been my dream ever since […]
by Sandra (Oporto, Portugal) QUESTION: I’m from Portugal and I’m finishing my high school. I never studied acting before and I have no experience. Can I be able to study here? How much will it cost? Do you help with houses for foreign students? How long does it take to graduate? My english is not […]