I love acting, and desperately want to pursue it, but lack the financial reserves (I'm still young) to go into it full-time. Is it possible to do stage/tv/commercial/film work while keeping my full-time job? I obviously don't mean feature film level (not like I'm even close to that level) but I just haven't worked with rehearsal schedules and such in years.
Thanks for the insights!
2006-11-14 01:50:32 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
Sorry, I should clarify--by full-time job, I meant something with a little less flexibility than being a waiter, or something. Right now, for example, I work at a desk job and am wondering if I can keep that job and pursue acting. Thanks!
2006-11-14 02:08:38 · update #1
You would have to have a boss who was very lienient when it came to leaving work during the day for auditions and day gigs. However, if you stick with theatre in your community and surrounding area, you could get a full time job during the day and rehearse and perform at night. That's what I do!
2006-11-14 04:27:30 · answer #1 · answered by musicaangelica 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since only a very small % of actors make enough to live on (the unemployment stats from LA UE office runs about 95% for actors), MOST are working regular jobs & the one that seems the most flexible is restaurant work. Auditions & classes are daytime, so they wait tables during the lunch and dinner shifts (which run until midnight in the better restaurants). Bet you didn't know so many waiters in LA and New York were actors !
2006-11-14 02:01:52 · answer #2 · answered by kate 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i pursued acting with a friend who is now a well known Hollywood producer of shows like Hatch and sopranos. We both worked full time jobs in a restaurant. these jobs allow the flexibility to go to auditions and take time off to do acting work. Make no mistake it is TOUGH and can make the most die hard run back home
2006-11-14 02:03:47 · answer #3 · answered by pony65 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course it is. I found working at a hotel has made it easy for me. I earn enough to live from the hotel, and have a cool boss that lets me make my own schedule. I have now done enough acting that I don't have to work hotels any more. But if the acting does dry up I have enough experience that I can go back to front desk any time.
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2006-11-14 03:25:13 · answer #4 · answered by Bacchus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No matter the "job" stereotyped or not I suggest that "possible" isn't exactly accurate,,, "necessary" might be however,,,initially.
I'm sure you've heard the term "Starving Artist" and certainly not all fall into that category, but in my experience I've learned that accepting, ingesting, and possibly even "enjoying" "PEAnut Butter" should be a consideration.
Another often used term, but in a more sarcastic delivery, is "Don't quit your day job." Initially it too is valid. The issue more deeply relates to a dream, a passion, and should be explored no matter what you might have to endure within reasonable limits.
Steven Wolf
2006-11-14 02:58:36 · answer #5 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
absolutely... I do it all the time... right now, I am at work in my desk acting like I am working... but actually, I'm getting paid $28/hr to surf the internet!
2006-11-14 01:55:32 · answer #6 · answered by jeep_man129 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A good agent will be able to schedule around you hours.
2006-11-14 01:58:55 · answer #7 · answered by mimi 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. Its called dinner theatre. I have several friends who do
just that.
2006-11-14 05:44:47 · answer #8 · answered by producer_vortex 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u can get an acting gig online at www.baajaa.com
it's free
good luck
2006-11-17 13:35:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋