School For Actors Q & A
Question by : Can anyone type the whole monologue from the Book For Middle School Actors: 111 One- Minute Monologues?
The monologue is called Janury First and the characters name is qwen
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Answer by Davey Joe
No, I cannot. Sorry !
What do you think? Answer below!Question by : What is the best film school for actors?
I’m looking for the best acting schools preferably in north america, price does not matter, I’ve heard of VFS and NYFS but still say them if you think there good, and if you’ve been there tell me about your experience.
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Answer by TruthTeller59
The BEST film schools:
-USC
-NYU
-Chapman
-CSUN
-Art Institute in Pasadena
-Carnegie Mellon
What do you think? Answer below!Question by REX: Does anyone know of challenging and thought-provoking plays (NON-MUSICAL) for high school actors to perform?
First things first. Our Town is off the board. Too overdone. Musicals are also a no-go. Shakespeare is a possibility but may be too sophisticated for our community. It would have to be a toned-down adaptation. Finally, I NEED TO HAVE A FEMALE LEAD IN THIS ONE, with more than 15 cast members in all (a pretty good mix of male and female).
PAST SHOWS (during my time): The Crucible, Brighton Beach Memoirs, Rebel Without A Cause, and Don Quixote
I have a great group of seniors next year. I want to send them off with a BANG. Sets and costumes are not a problem, but lighting can be a challenge.
This is going to be our Spring Show (on Mother’s Day weekend), so I would prefer (regrettably) something on the tame side. 
However, I want something challenging, thought-provoking, and well-known (at least in the theatrical world). I am not into fluffy, cheesey crap. Kids need REAL theatre.
PEACE OUT!
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Answer by I’ll help
Unfortunately, there aren’t many non-musicals i can think of. However, the show WRECKS is a possibility. It would take a little bit of creativity though because it is written as a one-man show. Still, i bet you can make it your own and people should LOVE IT.
Give your answer to this question below!Question by : What would be a good musical for a high school/community theater group to perform?
We’ve done You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown, Seussical, Schoolhouse Rock and Willy Wonka with all high school actors. WE want to combine the high school with community adults in our next production. Looking for suggestions!
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Answer by Snowbunny Joie
there was a play we almsost did when i was in year 8…. it was something to do with the 80′s im so sorry that i cant remember the name….
xxx
snowbunny
p.s if i remember i will tell u
What do you think? Answer below!Question by megan: Who are some musicians/actors from around the 40′s or 50′s?
I’m researching vintage celebrities for a painting I’m about to work on. I really want to know some old school actors/musicians and such from around the 40′s or 50′s. The less known they are, the better. :]
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Answer by ♬Fantasymimi♬
the 40′s & 50′s are my favorite eras
Actors:
Bing Crosby
Bette Davis
Judy Garland
Katharine Hepburn
Bob Hope
Audrey Hepburn
Uta Hagen
Shirley Booth
Rosalind Russell
Lena Horne
Marilyn Monroe
Dorothy Dandridge
Natalie Wood
Music:
Ella Fitzgerald
Nat “King” Cole
Lena Horne
Dean Martin
Fran Sinatra
Rosemary Clooney
Count Basie
Sarah Vaughan
Billie Holiday
Louis Armstrong
Duke Ellington
Nina Simone
Dinah Washington
Peggy Lee
LaVern Baker
Big Maybelle
Ella Mae Morse.
Big Mama Thornton
Mavis Staples
Ruth Brown
Anita O’Day
Etta James
Bessie Smith
Hope this helps
Give your answer to this question below!Question by : Is going to college or acting school better for actors?
My dream is to be a film actor. Stage would be great too but film is what I want. Any help or tips would be extremely helpful thank you!
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Answer by Kyle
Going to school for acting is a very time consuming choice. There are many positives and negatives when evaluating this decision. Because of the projects, plays and student directing projects, majoring in drama or theatre arts in college requires many evenings and weekends, which makes it hard to have a job and a reasonable income. If you are young and have a lot of family support and do not mind doing the work, then go for it. If you are a more mature individual that takes care of him/herself, I would suggest finding a local theatre or community arts center that has acting classes and signing up.
Also realize that acting for theatre and film are two different things. If your goal is film acting, then taking theatre acting classes can greatly benefit you, but are not necessary. Some of the most talented film actors have started on stage, but some haven’t. Having a strong theatre background is excellent, but not necessary. Just try to find some acting classes in the area that work with your schedule.
Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!Question by : 12-15 yearold cute/hot male actors? SCHOOL PROJECT!?
NO DISNEY STARS!!!
Its a project! i have to write a book and if it were to get published and have a movie i have to pick who would be the actors in it! OH and no disney stars because my teacher said that, that just makes it way to easy for us!! And NO JUSTIN BIEBER! He said no about him too!
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Answer by blue gangsta
Macaulay Culkin
What do you think? Answer below!Question by Freeze: Basic info for aspiring voice actors for a school research paper?
I’m doing doing a research paper to look up info about a preferred career choice and I picked voice acting.
I’ve tried looking for this info but can’t find it:
What is the minimum education required for this job? Maximum?
How many years of study are involved? At what cost?
Please link me to sources!!!
There are alot more questions but these are the ones I couldn’t find.
Thanks in advance.
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Answer by ELDORADO59
Getting into voice over acting is a hefty investment. Largely because you have to invest thousands of dollars in putting together a demo reel that shows your range as a voice actor. There are different types of voiceovers. Commercials are the biggest chunk. Then there are promo, narrative, foreign language, audiobook, and animation. In animation, you want to create original characters, NOT imitations of Bart Simpson, etc.
Before forking over thousands of dollars to get your reel, get a lot of training before. Good training consists of proper vocal exercises and warmup, proper diction in American standard English, breaking down a VO script into phrases, and being able to make that script come to life with your imagination and not just some regular read. Improv is also highly recommended as well for you want to be able to loosen up and use your imagination when you’re in that isolation chamber (recording booth).
If I had to recommend a book, I think The Art of Voice Acting, 3rd edition by James R. Alburger is a good place to start. He also gives recommendations for other Voiceover resources as well.
Here’s a great Voice Acting resource site:
http://voiceacting.com
Give your answer to this question below!Question by rose&ivory: How old do most actors go to acting school?
How old do you think most accomplished actors were when and if they went to acting school for a degree/diploma etc after high school? And do you think most movie star actors went to drama school at all?
I am 21 and am thinking about going next year..i might be 22 by the time I go. Would I be one of the youngest people in their first year?
I meant OLDEST
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Answer by smeblee
To hone their craft.
And yes alot do
Give your answer to this question below!Question by Sherman M: what do Julliard School and North Carlonia school of the arts look for in actors to go they school?
I want to attend but of the schools but I dont know what type of actors they are looking for ? Are they looking for good actors , or great actors .
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Answer by John
Julliard is one of THE hardest schools to get into, and i mean THE hardest. You have to be not great but amazing and stellar. Even then, its not guaranteed. To even get an audition there is an honor. Of all the auditions, they accept somewhere like 18 people.
What do you think? Answer below!Question by fairyfloss(:: how to create a commerical (school proj.) with no actors?
how can i create a commercial on global warming for school with no actors? this mark is a very big part of my semester mark, so i have to do a good job on it.
any suggestions?
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Answer by ally
if you want to do some voice over stuff for it then you can do something like the sad ASPCA commercial with sarah maclachlan. powerful images, a powerful song, a few powerful words and you’re set.
Give your answer to this question below!Question by Dom D: What is the actors name in high school musical?
I feel like an idiot for asking because i have heard it million of times before but i just cant remember it. In the movie his name is Chad.
I tried IMDB but it wasnt letting me on and this is the only other thing i could think of
Also has anyone seen the new movie? any good?
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Answer by Cullen & Jonas <3
Corbin Bleu. I saw the movie and love it! Amazing!
Give your answer to this question below!Question by Nexxi.: Can you help me find the emails addresses of the High School Musical Actors? It’s for a friend.. Points 4best
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Answer by Sister Mama
Get a life.
What do you think? Answer below!Question by trashlietreble: Characterization Games for actors?
Simple games or activities that can give high school actors/actresses a better understanding of what character they’re playing?
Websites?
Your ideas?
Stuff…
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Answer by Azucena
Here’s one that I’ve used with older actors/actresses, but I don’t see why it wouldn’t work for high schoolers:
Have them create a story about their characters and what they were doing during the 24 hours before the setting of the play. So, if they’re doing, say, The Music Man, have whoever is playing Harold Hill think about where he was before he gets on the train at the beginning of the story. Why was he running? What happened? The girl who is playing Marian — what was she up to before Harold came to town? Exactly how did she spend the previous day? What was she wearing? Who did she talk to?
Have the students really think about this, then get up and talk to the entire cast, sharing what they created for their characters. They have to use a lot of detail: colors, sounds, conversations, etc. The more they create, the more they then get to know their characters.
You can also have them do the same thing for their character’s actions after the end of the play: assuming the character didn’t get killed, where did he or she go? With whom? etc. Can you predict what this character’s life will be like? Again, details help.
Whenever I did this, I felt I *really* knew who my character was (I did mostly opera, some theater, some musical theater).
Good luck!
What do you think? Answer below!Question by Kitten : Why in movies do 20/30-something actors play high school kids?
In the majority of teen movies, they are not played by teens but by 20 year olds.. it looks so unrealistic! for example watching glee the other day , why do directors choose to cast this way?
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Answer by MissDementia
Because many high school kids are actually flat chested, scrawny zit factories. Who the hell wants to pay to see that?
Not that anyone should have to pay to see any crappy HS flick anyway, but ya know, since you will, don’t gross other people out with your generally (for most teens) poor eating habits and raging hormones obviously erupting all over your skin. Concession sales would plummet.
What do you think? Answer below!Question by : What are some good plays written as collections of short scenes that are good for middle school performers?
I help run the drama club at a middle school, and we’re trying to pick our play for next school year. This year, we are looking at plays that are actually collections of vignettes, preferably comedies. The ones I know of that fit this requirement are The Good Doctor, The Dining Room, All in the Timing, and Marcus is Walking.
We’ve already done Marcus is Walking a few years ago, All in the Timing has some inappropriate things, and The Good Doctor’s royalties are so expensive. I’d like to do The Dining Room, but the other director isn’t sold on it. So, I’m looking for some other ideas.
Does anyone have any other suggestions of collections of short scenes like these ones that might be good for middle school actors?
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Answer by prozac_variety_cat
In middle school I was involved in a play called ‘Class Action’ It was a bunch of 4 minute or so scenes and monologues about middle/high school situations. It was great for the performers and audience. I’m sorry I can’t remember any more details at the moment, but when I find it I will let you know.
Add your own answer in the comments!Question by KelleeGirl: Is Disney Channel going to start casting actors and dancers for High School Musical 4 soon?
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Answer by {O SNAP}
Yes, they made the official announcement today. The casting calls and auditions are posted on the Disney Auditions blog:
http://actinginfo.blogspot.com/2009/03/high-achool-musical-4-auditions-and.html
Add your own answer in the comments!Question by Vader Hater 01: Looking for actors for school film project?
I’m a student at Clark Montessori, and i am creating a short film for a senior project that will start this summer and end by this time next year. For this film i am looking for people around the Cincinnati area who would be interested in being in my film. I can’t really explain what the film is about but what i can tell you is that it’s like a secret agent/spy kind of film. Some details
Were using spray painted Nerf guns and air soft, so if you have any that you wouldn’t mind letting us use we would appreciate. were also looking for any military type clothes or tactical vest that you would be willing to bring. There are still a few major roles that need to filled and we need alot of extra’s. If you are interested please contact me at VaderHater01@yahoo.com and I’ll give you all the details. I couldn’t find a lot of people from my school that would help so i’m taking a shot in the dark on this one
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Answer by mattfromasia
Just a suggestion, you might want to try on the Cincinnati area of yahoo answers.
Good luck with your project and tell Marta Donohoe (Did I spell that correctly?) that Matt Bronsil says hi.
Give your answer to this question below!Question by Moka: What is the best “acting school” in Canada?
I’m looking for some GREAT school for actors in Canada, like 2 years course or less. I don’t want a very short period school you know… like 4 days – 3 months. something like a 1 year maybe… but I want the best. most reccomended and known. thanks… I’m going to canada maybe next year to study dramatic arts but I’ll just live where this “best school” is at. Thank You!!!
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Answer by Aces
Look here.
http://www.talentbox.com/actors/links/actingschools/can.htm
Give your answer to this question below!Question by : is going to college or acting school better for actors?
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Answer by Theatre Doc
depends on the actor. some don’t need either, some do both, depends on your finances. both are very expensive. read my free ebook The Tao of Acting, Mentoring for Aspiring Actors at the link below
Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!Question by : its me again how can i find actors for the school haunted house?
i wanted them to be mostly adults because the kids play around to much and also how much should I pay them on a low budget
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Answer by Jgirl
If you post an ad listing on craigslist stating that you’re looking for volunteers for your school’s haunted house, you may get great results and volunteers who will work for free.
Also, ask around and post flyers.
Add your own answer in the comments!Question by Richard: Would i be able to fit in these size 11 peep toe heels for an school play ?
I’m an 18 year old high school actor in a play that will be performed next weekend in the school’s auditorium, i’m dressing up as an girl in a black dress and high heels.I wear a size 10 in mens and I have found these shoes and i’ve found them at my local payless store also. My local store has an size 11 but is regular not wide, will i be able to fit in these size 11 regular shoes if i wear a size 10 in mens ?
http://www.payless.com/store/product/detail.jsp?skuId=068605065&productId=64501&subCatId=cat10270&catId=cat10088&lotId=068605&category=&catdisplayName=Womens+
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Answer by tpsullie
women’s goes two sizes up from mens you need a size 12 womens
What do you think? Answer below!Question by LUELLA.: young actors, schools, LA?
Can anyone tell me a good school for young actors that has a summer program, and please have the location in LA :]
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Answer by Theatre Doc
there are amazing summer acting camps in LA, young actor’s camp is one and SOCAPA, I believe, is another.
Give your answer to this question below!Question by alvaro: Do movie actors usually go to school to study acting and if so, what’s a good school for wannabe actors?
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Answer by helpful1
No babe, they don’t usually go to acting school. It wouldn’t hurt. Sometimes its all about who you know. And if you can start out as an extra and then work your way up to sag, then work your way up from there. It’s a tough ladder to climb, but worth it when you get to the top. Good luck.
Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!Question by Azuquita: laws for child actors and missing public school?
i need to find out if there is a law as to whether or not a public school should count a child absent if they are in a movie, but are schooling on set. is it fair to count them absent?
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Answer by colemansbluff
i believe most child actors are home schooled or have tutors on set so they will not be behind in class
Give your answer to this question below!Question by Lily M: i’m looking for voice actors in high school. want to be one?
i’m looking for voice actors for a little thing that i’m doing. where should i look? is there a place online where i can post for them. i just need people that can record their lines and then email them to be. i DO NOT need proffessionals, just maybe high school kids like myself. is there a site where i can post this? if you’re interested please email me at lily.mcalloy@yahoo.com
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Answer by kalligirl@sbcglobal.net
I and a few of my friends could probably do it for you if I ask them! When do you need this for?
What do you think? Answer below!Question by Mikayla M: male actors for my school project?
hi
in school we are supposed to find a cast for the giver (a book) that fits their characters in the book. i am looking for someone to play jonas’ father. any ideas?
if you have suggestions for other characters let me know
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Answer by Bo…
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What do you think? Answer below!Question by ZombieHunter: Can you become an actor without stage school?
you hear about people auditioning for small movies that end up big, and the actors that started off having not alot of experience. e.g. amerian pie. is this really possible. i would really like to become an actor but we cant really afford alot of acting lessons and all that kind of stuff. i am told i am good looking and have a good personality, and i think i am ok at acting, what do you think?
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Answer by Dave
go to casting calls and audition. You never know what destiny has in store for you
Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!Question by : Do all actors/actresses go to acting school?
I have interest in acting..but I definitely will not go to school for it and waste my money, I’ll be a science major instead this coming fall. But any way, I figure if you just know the right people and have a natural ability to act, it could work right? Are there any prominent actors that never went to any sort of acting school?
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Answer by S.K.
Certainly not every great actor studied acting. A number of people whose acting is considered flawless never studied formally–James Spader, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Sean Penn. (There are probably many others; those are just the ones I happen to know about.) Other excellent actors did study, and credit that for their success.
So while it could work out without study, if this is what you really want, study cannot hurt and might help. I’d recommend it just to improve your odds in a highly competitive field. You will have to give up some things, and probably work to pay for it, but it comes down to how badly you want it.
What do you think? Answer below!Question by Annabelle: 10 yr old boy actors? need for school.?
ok im doing a project in school (im homeschooled btw) and i am making like a movieboard thing (im not sure what it is called but they are those big pictures of the movie hung outside of the theater, sorry i sound dumb) its based on a book and i have to have actors who are starring as my characters and pictures and everything. it is going to be on The Chronicles of Narnia: the magicians nephew. (the first book) it cant have the kids in the original Lion the witch and the wardrobe movie because the characters are completly different people. i have madison pettis playing one person and i need a boy who at least looks like he is 10ish.
thanks. (sorry it was so long). =)
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Answer by Green Toy Soldier
how about
Chandler Canterbury, he is in the movie Knowing,
Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick, he is in the movie The Omen
Talon G. Ackerman, in the movie Daddy Day Camp
Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!Question by : do anyone know if is there a GOOD actor’s school in LOS ANGELES to indicate?
I was planning to go to TVI actors studio in LA, but i read some people saying that is not so good. really? and its very expensive.
Then I’m looking for another one GOOD in LA.
Thanks.
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Answer by myspacejess101
check out talentagents.blogspot.com
and go to table of contents at right column and scrol till you see l.a schools and teachers
Add your own answer in the comments!Question by : Whats the best film school that has classes for Actors,Producer,Director,Cinematographer,Screenwriter?
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Answer by Cogito
It’s always going to be a matter of personal choice. It’s best to ask around and find out from their website which one is going to suit you. And don’t worry about all the other classes – one college might be brilliant for Cinematography, but poor for Acting. Choose the course you want, and forget about the others.
Add your own answer in the comments!Question by Frankenstein: Why are Filipino drama shows cheesy?
They’re all cheesy in a way of story, acting, CGI, and actors. I’m talking about ABS-CBN. They should stop using new teenage preppy actors. Old school actors like Aga Mulach and Sharon are underrated for some reason. Rising talent like Sarah Geronimo should stay on TV. Not the new overrated actors. Overall, the shows don’t make sense anymore.
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Answer by 槧vandal§§æ
Hahaha!
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I’ve got this one huge debate with my nanay because of those nonsense time eating primetime drama shows.
I came home from work and i saw her in the sala watching TV. I said “hay, napakadaling hulaan naman ang susunod na mangyayari. Sigurado may mamamatay dyan.” Then after three days or so, one of the main characters just died because of some yet another “STUPID” accident or another vengeful plot in the story, who cares? Hahaha! After that i laughed very annoyingly while saying, “yan namatay tuloy, sana nga mamatay na silang lahat!” And guess what, my nanay yelled at me, “eh anong gusto mong panoorin ko!?”
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