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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 […]

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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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After You Get an Acting Job on Set

by Niki QUESTION: I’m a little nervous about after you book the job,let’s say the first day of your movie role, when you go to the studio. Then what? Who’s gonna guide you and help you know what to do? Plz explain! ANSWER: That’s a good question. Typically, once you book a film or television […]

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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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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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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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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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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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Acting vs medicine

by Malcolm Herrera (El Salvador) The one on the right is me, next to me is my friend. QUESTION: Hi, my name is Malcolm and I currently live in a Latin-American Country, However, I have 2 choices: Study in my country a normal career (medicine), or go and live with my Aunt in Los Angeles. […]

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Where to Study Acting

by Emily QUESTION: Hi, I am currently studying a theatre course at university in England. I am foreign(and I don`t have a british accent) and I want to become a movie actress focusing on screen acting but I am confused if it is best for me to stay in England to pursue an acting career […]