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Dreams of being an Actress at 30?

by Leigh (NJ ) QUESTION: I am 30 years old now, and have always dreamed of being an actress. What steps would I need to take to make that happen? Am I too old now ? ANSWER: You’re never too old to follow your dreams, I think. It’s true that it’s harder for women to […]

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Am I Gonna Make It ?

by João Vitor (Brazil) QUESTION: I´m 16 and my dream is to become an American movie actor.But is that possible ? I mean is it true that directors are probably gonna give a different look at my resume as soon as he sees my nationality ? This is really important for me,I feel there´s nothing […]

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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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Acting with scars?

by Natasha Locke (England) QUESTION: I’m a 20 year old female, looking to start acting. I have a sort of plan laid out, and am currently saving up to audition for several drama schools for 2013. If that doesn’t work out, I’m working on amateur dramatics and such, to get back into the swing of […]

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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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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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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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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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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 […]