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Knowing Your Lines on a Movie Set

by Liliana QUESTION: Will someone ever get fired in a movie film if they keep forgetting their lines or emotions? ANSWER: Yes, theoretically you could get fired, but movies are not theater. You get many takes and everyone forgets their lines once in a while (actually, these takes are often turned into bloopers at the […]

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When should I begin?

by Bianka (Tittmoning, Bavaria, Germany) QUESTION: My name is Bianka (16 years old). I’m from Germany (Bavaria). I want to be an actress since i was a little girl. I’m in Secondary School, 10th class. I´m thinking about taking acting lessons when I graduate. My question is can i come if i havent got any […]

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How to be an Actor if you live in a Small Town

QUESTION: When i was litte i wanted to be an actor and be a great role model but the problem is i live in a small town and i don’t know what to do. Please help. ANSWER: A lot of successful working actors and even stars come from small towns. There’s no place that’s too […]

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Is There An Age Limit to Be An Actor

by Damien (Jacksonville, FL, USA) QUESTION: I’m 30 years old, I live in Jacksonville Florida. I have always wanted to do acting but just never knew how to go about doing it. I’m currently attending workshops in Orlando at the LA Acting Studio. Last year I won a new face modeling contract with Model Productions […]

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Theater Credits and Casting Directors

QUESTION: If someone has no background is theater, and they want to pursue film, do you think casting directors will look down on it? ANSWER: A lot of casting directors in Los Angeles like to see theater credits on actors’ resumes, but that doesn’t mean they don’t look at actors who only do film. As […]

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What do you study in acting school?

by Zach Moody (White Hall, AR) QUESTION: What do you study in acting school? ANSWER: Hi Zach, In acting school, you’ll study acting techniques of course, then depending on which school you choose, you may study a wide range of other things, including improvisation, movement, voice, speech, dance, stage combat, acting for the camera, Shakespeare […]

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Do high school drama classes count as acting school?

by Amber (California) There’s no right answer. Everybody is different. Some actors never even take drama classes. They just get a headshot and resume and start auditioning right away. That being said, I really recommend that if you’re serious about acting, you go to acting school. You need to get a complete training that includes […]

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No acting classes

by denis QUESTION: If you don’t have access to an acting school, can you still act in a movie or a tv show? Or do they ask for a certificate or something like that? ANSWER: No, auditions are one place where you’ll never be asked for a certificate. Plenty of actors didn’t go to acting […]

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Looking for Acting School in Ohio

by Hope (Ohio) QUESTION: What is a good but cheap acting school I can have my daughter go to cause she has been begging me. ANSWER: Sorry, we don’t have any listings for Ohio acting schools yet. I’m posting your question so hopefully other moms in Ohio can help. We plan on adding Ohio acting […]

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If I have acting experience, do I need college

by Samantha (Washington) QUESTION: Hi! My name’s Samantha, and I’m 18 years old. Don’t worry; I won’t ask what’s the first step in becoming an actor, or what I should do to get famous. I’m already an actor in craft. I have loads of theatre experience under my belt, and some film experience. Most of […]