I have been taking classes in NYC for the past year, commuting in from Connecticut nearly 2 hours away. I finally found a job in Greenwich, CT working as a waiter, after pounding the Manhattan pavement to no avail.( that was a good thing). Waiters jobs to seem to be as flexible and money making as they used to apparently be. Well, so I at least got a job withing an hour from the city, but I see myself quitting that one soon after moving. How is one going to work at anything to get by, and yet be able to do plays, showcases, etc...so one can invite agents, and hopefully get representation...and then be able to go out on auditions..I can't think of any thing, unless your a succesful real estate sales person..and then that take all of your time if you are indeed successful enough at it to live.
2006-09-26 02:54:58 · 6 answers · asked by clarkdellis 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
Well I was gonna suggest something in the waiter/ waitress line, you've obviously considered this. Maybe with your experience in this area you could get a job as a caterer or you might like working at another place in the same capacity.
2006-09-26 03:06:38 · answer #1 · answered by Grev 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No offense but the term Starving Artist often applies to any of us in pursuit of our creative passions.
Beyond waiting tables, you'd likely have to be doing that in a restaurant that theater people frequent. That said however, no director I've ever known or worked with, wants to be subjected to an audition while they are trying to enjoy a meal, that likely isn't very satisfying, and with little time to digest.
My personal opinion, and my method, has always been to get directly involved with a theater,,,IE: Find work in a venue where performances are valid, or have a decent audience base usually.
Learn all you can about theater technology, but throw away the big gray book that presumes to explain it all.
Get involved with people who actually "work" theater,,,IE: Playbill.com,,,has an interesting JOB bank link.
Regarding "quitting" AND "moving" KEEP your current day job, and commute the hour, until you establish that you can afford both school and peanut butter sandwiches.
SUCCESS is relative and subjective, and rarely does anyone become an overnight icon. Measure your needs balanced against your desires,,,and equate what it will take to realize your passion, then be prepared to endure what so many of us do in the quest.
Rev. Steven
You didn't mention the "school", but certainly an eventual goal should be to incorporate all you've mentioned very locally. Initially define your goals narrowly, and accept rejections as lessons.
2006-09-26 03:33:59 · answer #2 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If your computer skills are solid, you should consider temping. I used to do this a lot during my NYC sojourn. For one thing, the money is just as good as you'd make at most gigs waiting tables...and you don't have to put up with idiot customers. The hours are generally very flexible, and, because it's pretty well understood amongst your prospective employers that these are often jobs held by aspiring performers...they're usually pretty cool about giving you the necessary time for auditions, etc.
2006-09-27 08:23:24 · answer #3 · answered by shkspr 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Post Office Employee
2006-09-26 03:19:50 · answer #4 · answered by Bacchus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Proofreader, word-processer, secretary, dog-walker, part-time sales clerk (Lord & Taylor, Macy's, Bloomingdales, Old Navy) Look on Craigslist: NYU law students often pay to have someone help them study for exams. Is there something you can teach: karate, dance, foreign language, yoga, piano, etc? Make a list of what you can provide and get paid to do it.
2006-09-26 09:43:21 · answer #5 · answered by . 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Disney auditions are often posted on the website.
2006-10-01 16:40:27 · answer #6 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋