The most difficult thing about a freelance career is the juggling you have to do to: making enough money to pay the rent and well…live, and still having enough time to pursue your artistic career.
That means, of course, that even with brilliant talent and excellent training from a major drama school, university, or conservatory you still may be looking for waitress/waiter, bartending, dog-walking or nannying job to survive—all to the chagrin of your parents and family who complain, “Why did we send you to school for acting if you’re going to do that?”
Or if you opt for a full time job—in an office 40 hours a week—it’s hard to get out for an audition or be in the mindset of a confident actor.
I think the best solution to the juggling act is to use the talent and training you have as an actor so you can develop your craft and receive income from many different markets. The strategy is having multiple streams of income, which can help you succeed—not just survive! Living well is always a better way to go! And here’s how:
Spend some initial time researching the areas of these jobs that you may not have thought of for paying acting work. They all use your acting
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