Whether you’re just starting out or an acting vet who wants to take his or her skills to the next level, taking a class is paramount to your growth as an actor. But with so many classes, teachers, and methods out there, how do you choose the one that’s best for you?
Throughout my years as a working actor in L.A., I’ve come to find that selecting the right acting class is similar to dating. Just hear me out…
First things first, you have to decide what you’re looking for. Scene study? Audition technique? Cold reading? A quick improv refresher? You have to assess where you are in your career (truthfully) and figure out what areas are lacking or need improvement. Just like dating, sometimes you’re looking for a relationship (a long-term class you can stick with) and sometimes you just want to have fun (a one-day refresher).
Once you’ve assessed where you are, make a list of the classes you think may be of interest to you and then audit, audit, audit. Think of auditing like going on as many dates as you can to see what feels right, how you connect with the class and teacher, the style of acting. and if it’s beneficial to where you are in your acting career. Some things to
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