which is the best acting school in south florida?

Question

south florida acting school in hollywood
actor's workshop in boca raton
minimalist film school of acting
or other?

do you think it'd be a good thing to just take a 6 week course to start out. i don't know if i could get into a school like fsu, i have a G.E.D.

Answer 1

Ooh, none of those, honestly. No. Not the greatest reputations.

Florida State University has a two year, intensive acting program. That has a stronger rep than the schools you listed.

The best thing you could do for yourself, professionally, is find a school from which you can get an actual degree. That'll make you more employable in the field.

Of course, a lot of acting work is given based on networking, and talent, and has nothing to do with where you went to school. However, if a casting director is looking at two resumes, and both auditions were strong, they sometimes make the tiebraking decision based on education. My husband does this when he's casting for the stage, and he's told me that others do it as well. They prefer people with degrees because they know that they can be taught, and that they are bringing with them some basic education in the field.

While you're in school, do everything you can to get yourself acting jobs. During summer breaks, for example, work in summer stock theater. Make sure you audition at the regional auditions, where most of the "acting apprentice" type jobs are found. In the southeast, that's the SETCs (link below).

ETA: Be a bit cautious about the "talent agents" you find out there, like the one below. At least wait until you get to school, so you can talk to professors about which ones are reputable and which are not.

There are people out there who are eager to take advantage of newcomers. Never give an agent money upfront (most, in fact, only take their 10 or 15% once you have a job). Be wary of agencies that charge you a fee to get you pictures, or sign you up for acting lessons. Reputable agents may suggest that you get new photos or may recommend classes but will never sell you on them or sign you up for them.

ETA: I tried to reply to your email, but it got bounced. So I'm linking to an article which talks about what to look for in terms of acting schools that aren't affiliated with a university, below. I hope it helps!

Most universities in this field will be fine with your GED. They'll mainly be looking for you re: your talent.

Answer 2

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