INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You should do this even if you’ve acted before, because classes will help you hone your skills consistently. Opt for basic acting classes, as well as classes on improvisation and scene study. It’s best to join classes intended for young adults. If your school has drama department, join that, too.  To find acting classes in your area, start with an internet search. Type in "acting classes + your city" and browse the results. You can also inquire at your local theater about classes. The cost for classes will vary, but they usually fall somewhere between $25 and $100 per class. Group classes are great. They allow you to make theater friends and learn from others. However, if you can afford it, consider also getting a private coach. The one-on-one interaction can really help you grow as an actor.  To find an acting coach, start by doing an internet search. Type "private acting coaches + your city" into your favorite browser and check out the results. Inquire about private coaches at your local theater and ask around at your acting class. Private coaches usually cost between $90 and $100 per hour. Act every chance you get! If your school is putting on a play, audition for one of the roles. Check out your local theater company and join their productions. Try out for a variety of different roles so you learn how to be a versatile actor.  Help backstage with lighting or props if you aren't able to get an acting role. Look for local audition workshops, musical theater boot camps, and summer programs to participate in. You can find these activities by doing an online search and asking around at your acting classes. As you gain acting experience, your strengths will start to show themselves. Maybe you’re great at dramatic roles, but comedic acting is difficult for you. Continue to hone your dramatic chops, but put more time into getting better at comedy roles. Work on becoming as versatile as possible.  Keep in mind that Nickelodeon is a lighthearted channel, so most of the shows will call for comedic acting. Consider working on your singing abilities. Many Nickelodeon auditions will require you to sing an audition song, but it really just depends on the role you're going for.

SUMMARY: Sign up for weekly acting classes. Get a private acting coach. Get as much acting experience as you can. Figure out your personal strengths as an actor.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: In most cases, simply double-clicking the DOCX file will open it in Word. You can also click once the DOCX file to select it, click File, select Open With, and then click Word in the pop-out menu. It's in the upper-left side of the screen. A drop-down menu will appear. This option is in the File drop-down menu. Doing so opens the "Save As" window. Type in whatever you want to call the DOC version of the file. It's near the bottom of the window. A drop-down menu will appear. This option is in the drop-down menu. Doing so selects the DOC file type as your save option. On the left side of the window, click the folder in which you want to save your converted document. You may instead need to click the "Where" drop-down box and then select a folder from there. It's a blue button in the bottom-right corner of the window. Doing so will save a DOC version of your document in the selected save location.

SUMMARY: Open the DOCX file in Word. Click File. Click Save As…. Enter a new name for the DOC file. Click the "File Format" drop-down box. Click Word 97-2004 Document. Select a save location. Click Save.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Before you decide on a public promposal, make sure you think carefully about the ramifications. If you think your boyfriend might be embarrassed by a public invitation, it may be best to stick to something more private. It's also important to consider the possibility that your boyfriend might say no, so a public invitation may be embarrassing for you as well. If you want to make a big display of your promposal, consider decorating something that everyone else will see, like his locker or his car. You can use sticky notes, streamers, wrapping paper, balloons, and anything else you can think of to make your message extra flashy.  Consider hiding your message inside of a balloon to keep him guessing.  If you want the message to be semi-private, you can decorate his front lawn or garage door so he will see your message as soon as he gets home (and so will all the neighbors). Get friends involved in your promposal by having them spell out a message for your boyfriend. They can each wear part of the message on their clothing, or they can carry large signs.  You can make this kind of promposal as public as you want by choosing the right location. If you just want his friends to be there, arrange it around a small get-together. If you want the whole school to see it, you can have your friends display their message in the cafeteria or at a sporting event. If your boyfriend plays a sport or is involved in a club, he might really appreciate it if you incorporated these interests into your promposal. For example, you could arrange for the members of his football team to spell out "prom?" with notes taped to their helmets, or you could ask the drama club to hold up a banner for him at the end of a performance. You can even have your friends do a performance for him, like a choreographed dance or a skit, if they're willing. If you want a truly public promposal, try to put up a giant banner or sign where everyone will see it.  If you have a large budget, you could rent space for your message on a billboard or jumbotron, or even have an airplane sky-write your message. Only use this method if you're absolutely sure that your boyfriend will not mind a grand display and you're fairly confident that he will say yes. If you're working with a limited budget, consider asking your school if you can hang a banner somewhere visible. You can also consider asking a nearby local business if you can hang your sign on their building or use their changeable sign to display your message for a few hours. If you're brave enough, you can try asking your school if you can make the daily announcements and ask your boyfriend to prom in front of the entire school. If your boyfriend is a social addict, post something on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or another social media site. Make sure it is appropriate, because it will be on the Internet forever. Depending on your own personal preferences, your message can be simple and to the point, or it can be more elaborate. You could, for example, consider posting a cryptic message that he needs to decode or picture of yourself holding up a sign asking him to prom.

SUMMARY:
Proceed with caution. Decorate something. Enlist the help of others. Create a public display. Make an announcement. Post it on social media.