Would it be such a bad idea to go to NYC first, and stay there for a year before moving to LA? Yes, I know that if I want to be a screen actor, LA is the only place to be. But I'm also a foreigner, so either of those places would give me massive amount of experience in terms of acting training, auditioning, working and just general life experience in the US.
I was thinking maybe it would be beneficial to attend some of good studios in NYC, like William Esper's for example. Also, even though I really want to become a screen actor, I don't resent the theatre and would love to act on some NYC stages.
What do you guys think? Would that be a terrible idea? Could that benefit me in any way or would it be just a total waste or time? I'll be 24 by the time I move to US (next summer).
Thanks!
Posts: 144 | Location: London, UK | Registered: August 26, 2011
Guys, you didn't read into my question. It's not "NY or LA" question, it's totally different.
I know LA is the center of Showbiz, and for screen acting it's the place to be. I'm also very much interested in William Esper's take on acting, however not sure if it's worth it either.
Posts: 144 | Location: London, UK | Registered: August 26, 2011
Originally posted by toonaive: Guys, you didn't read into my question. It's not "NY or LA" question, it's totally different.
I know LA is the center of Showbiz, and for screen acting it's the place to be. I'm also very much interested in William Esper's take on acting, however not sure if it's worth it either.
Lots of big name stars started in New York. Nothing wrong with starting there if you prefer the atmosphere. Some of the best acting studios in the world are there, you have the best theatre in the world, and it's arguably a bit less competitive since there are less professional actors in NY than in LA.
Obviously if you have absolutely no desire for Theatre, NY might not hold your interests very long, but NY is an incredible city even outside the entertainment world.
However, having said that, NYC is more expensive than LA.
Posts: 16 | Location: DC Metro Region | Registered: April 17, 2010
Originally posted by Fiyero: However, having said that, NYC is more expensive than LA.
While NYC is the most expensive in the US, it's not as expensive as London, and I'm doing fine here. So NYC will be a "finally cheaper place" to live, haha Thanks!
Posts: 144 | Location: London, UK | Registered: August 26, 2011
NYC has been very good to us, never even had a need to go to LA, the amount of filming has increased to it's largest amount ever due to the tax credits, I believe there is 15 different TV shows filming here.. always multiple movies and this is the center of the commercial universe...you do not need a car or car insurance to do anything here.. so what you spend more in rent you save on in vehicle expense... and there are plenty pf theater jobs as well to cut your teeth on..This year alone my daughter has booked a principal in a pilot,Principal and a co-star in two feature films, 1 principal commercial..and a principal on a TV episode...and she'll be doing a lead in her 8th feature film in October...so there is work here...
Originally posted by toonaive: Would it be such a bad idea to go to NYC first, and stay there for a year before moving to LA? Yes, I know that if I want to be a screen actor, LA is the only place to be. But I'm also a foreigner, so either of those places would give me massive amount of experience in terms of acting training, auditioning, working and just general life experience in the US.
I was thinking maybe it would be beneficial to attend some of good studios in NYC, like William Esper's for example. Also, even though I really want to become a screen actor, I don't resent the theatre and would love to act on some NYC stages.
What do you guys think? Would that be a terrible idea? Could that benefit me in any way or would it be just a total waste or time? I'll be 24 by the time I move to US (next summer).
Thanks!
Go to LA.
William Esper is not the only Meisner school. Baron/Brown is considered the "William Esper school of the West" because the teachers studied with Meisner and Esper and have a similar 2 year curriculum.
Posts: 2847 | Location: LA,CA | Registered: May 06, 2009
Thanks!