I am simply wondering where there is more work available to the beginning actor to determine which city to live in. I am 27 and need to get some good training and get working as quickly as possible.
2007-10-28 14:02:41 · 5 answers · asked by bolinger81380 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
Fame is not part of my equation. I just seek to simply be able to survive off of acting work alone at some point. If an opportunity for fame comes, I will make the most of it, but what is important to me is to simply be working.
2007-10-28 14:11:30 · update #1
New York.
Most acting work in L.A. is in the film and television industry, for which you need a lot of training and experience.
In New York, there are a ton of theatre off- and off-off-Broadway that are a bit easier to get cast at than Broadway. Also, the "Law & Order" programs are filmed there, and they use a ton of theatre talent -- so that could give you the camera cred you need for L.A.
By the way, this info is just from colleagues who have worked in film & TV -- I'm strictly theatre-based.
2007-10-28 14:57:33 · answer #1 · answered by The Snappy Miss Pippi Von Trapp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
work wise you'd probably do better in L.A. but career wise you're better off with New York. You should start on the stage to get a reputation before you head to California for fame.
2007-10-28 21:05:46 · answer #2 · answered by Vesper 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They are probably about the same, but in NYC the cost of living is a lot higher.
2007-10-28 21:05:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is often better for the beginning actor to get established somewhere else then move to LA or NYC. Read my profile and write me at my aol address and I will help you.
2007-10-28 22:16:20 · answer #4 · answered by Theatre Doc 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Have you considered Las Vegas?
2007-10-28 21:05:45 · answer #5 · answered by PeguinBackPacker 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋