As industry professionals spanning various areas of the business, our Backstage Experts are casting directors, acting teachers, coaches, and beyond, so they know importance of good training. That’s why we knew they’d be the perfect group to ask the following question:
What factors should an actor consider when choosing a class/acting teacher?
Here are answers from 12 industry professionals!
(And if you missed the last installment of this column, check out “What Inspires You?” and see how to get your acting questions answered at the bottom of this article!)
Paul Barry, L.A.-based acting teacher and founder of Acting 4 Camera As a primer to my article on this topic, consider the following thoughts, and in so doing arrive at your own answer.
Be honest about why you want to be an actor in the first place. Though you may claim it’s a pure artistic calling, if it’s really for fame, glamour, or to prove something to your parents, be honest about that. If you want to exorcise your demons—though acting may not be the most reliable therapy—it’s your life, your choice. Just be honest, because it will guide every decision you make.
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