I have a dream that I will be the first Somali to win an Oscar
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Writer seeking Actor Feedback: Is this Line to Difficult?
"You really out don johnsoned Don Johnson on that key change."
Linda Burdick
- 9 years ago
No.
Sha Nne'll
- 9 years ago
No it's not... the key is that the actor delivers it properly with a change in tone or pitch between the similar words.
James Boone
- 9 years ago
I agree. I had no problem saying it.
New to acting
Hello all, I am not sure if I introduced myself earlier or not. My name ois James "Jimmy Joe" Boone, and I m 53 years old, and living in Missoula, MT. I do not really have any acting experience, other than a few classes in college, but have always wanted to give it a shot. My interest begin like 5 y...
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Welcome to Stage 32, James!
Job Search!
So what do you guys think is the best way to find a job in acting? Of course there's coaches and classes you can take, experiences you should have, but where should you go? What people should you meet? How would you meet them? What studios or agencies are most likely to recruit newbies? I'm asking a...
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Hey, Matt, always check the JOBS section here at Stage 32. I would get involved in regional or community theater in your city, just to keep the acting muscle working. Acting workshops and technique cl...
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My son got a few paid acting gigs through Craigslist. Just make sure it's a reputable business! We have some ad agencies that occasionally post for commercials they are shooting.
Izzibella Beau
- 9 years ago
Since the topic is acting, are there actors out there that are willing to get experience with a new producer/writer/director for little or no pay? I believe someone had mentioned local college theatre and such. Are there any more suggestions?
Joe Becker
- 9 years ago
If you're just getting started and need the experience, look for 48 hour film challenges, student films, and local indie films. As Jody said, look on Craigslist under gigs - down in the lower right ha...
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James Boone
- 9 years ago
I swas invited for an audition by featherless productions. They actually specifically for new talent
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My name is James, and my screen name is Jimmy Joe. I am fairly new to the entertainment industry, but was always told that I should be a comedian. I have aa passion for music and film, and am really interested in writing a screenplay, or theater production called "The Dancing Queen", sinceI am a big Abba fan, and loved "Mama Mia."
Richard "RB" Botto
- 9 years ago
Welcome, James!
Mark W. McIntire
- 9 years ago
Greetings, James. I think you'll find the community stimulating and upbeat.
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And you should put your passion and soul into making that dream happen. We all have dreams,but can only make them come true by acting on them.
You just made it a goal by writing this down...Now get it done! Good luck!
"Vision without action is a daydream. Action without vision is a nightmare." I don't know who said that, but as long as you plan out how you're going to make it a reality, with getting a really big role of a lifetime, it'll happen. Go for it.