Are you an acting student or just have a dream of packing up and moving to Hollywood to get discovered and make a living as an actor in film or television? Well, you have come to the right place. I’m a trained actor, acting coach and former talent manager in Los Angeles with 10 tips every actor should do before moving to Hollywood. I promise I will save you a ton of money, frustration and heartache. Why? Because you need to strategize a plan of attack before you think about packing your suitcase if you want a real chance at success. I want to help you get started with your plan. Let’s get started!
0:01:21 Tip #1 Studying Your Craft
0:12:38 Tip #2 Do You want a career in Theater or in TV & Film?
0:16:20 Tip #3 Learn How to Work a Budget & Save Money
0:28:52 Tip #4 How you are going to get into the Union
0:36:30 Tip #5 How to "market yourself" as an actor
0:48:47 Tip #6 Get skilled at self-taping
0:53:47 Tip #7 What job is going to pay the bills?
0:58:26 Tip #8 Figure out your transportation & housing needs
1:06:00 Tip #9 Try to move out to LA with a family member or close friend, even if only temporarily
1:11:05 Tip #10 Figure out ahead of time what your LA social circle will look like
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