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Brothers Breaking into the Film Industry
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eachtree Corners Kaplan brothers Michael (13) and David (11) have been acting for about six and four years respectively.
By Patrizia Winsper
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It all began when their parents, Alan and Zhenia Kaplan thought some acting classes might help their shy kindergartener, Michael, feel more at ease socially. Alan had enjoyed theater in high school and hoped his sons would also get bitten by the acting
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bug so he could share his passion for the performing arts with them. Michael took to the stage and blossomed, growing noticeably more confident. “His teacher said, “Whatever you’re doing to help him speak up more in class seems to be working. I would ask that maybe you do a little bit less of it,” Alan recounted. Having watched his big brother dive into the craft and come out of his shell, David followed suit, locking in acting as a Kaplan family affair. peachtreecornerslife
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Hard work “This beard was brown before we started getting into acting,” Alan laughed, pointing to his graying facial hair. Juggling a full-time job as a realtor with Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International, coaching his sons and filming/submitting their auditions, Alan understandably describes life as “pretty hectic.” Auditions can be an arduous weekly grind. Memorizing lines, rehearsing and recording auditions is not an easy undertaking. Balancing
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