Want to Return to Acting Later in Life?


If you are in that stage in life where you have accomplished and achieved all you should and can for your family or yourself and you feel it is time to go back to what you love, then know that you are not alone in this road and should not be taken so lightly as this journey requires support and encouragement from people around you. It is time to give back the passion you once gave up for whatever reason it may be.

Here are things you need to know that will help you make this a little easier:
  • I know that going back might be overwhelming as it feels like starting all over again, but know that going back after so many years of living a different life means more experience you can bring in to your acting career. You can use all of that experience to fuel your skills and bring authenticity to your acting.
  • Tell the people you have a network within the industry that you are back, they might have something to offer. You'll never know.
  • The acting industry needs people of all ages, and that means the opportunity is always available for you to audition on. It may be true that there are a lot of roles are available for the younger generation, but as you may already know, this industry doesn't run dry on roles you can apply for, you just have to look for roles under your age category.
  • Too many years probably have passed and sharpened your skills might be necessary to get you back on your feet. Check out LA acting schools and as always either get a referral or research on the best acting school in Los Angeles or wherever you are currently located. We recommend LA Acting Studios headed by an award-winning filmmaker and director David Rountree who is set to direct the $6.2 million dollar thriller Descention in the summer of 2019. Check this link to know more of the classes that they have to offer.
  • LA Acting Studios also caters to acting workshops for all ages including kids, pre-teen, and teens which they have specialized classes for that your child or grandchild can enroll to. Check this link to view classes for youngsters. Kids and pre-teen classes are headed by Rosie Garcia who is series regular on the CW's hit show Jane the Virgin. 
  •  The days where you have to go and pick the role you want to audition to is over, the younger generation now has access to the internet and so do you. This time around, you can submit your info online, and agents and casting directors can send you roles they have an opening for via email. Signing up for Actor's Equity Association? you don't have to go to their office, you can do it at home in front of your computer or phone. What a wonderful gift this generation have to actors.
  • With easy access to the internet, actors now have social media and actors slash influencers that impact the casting director's decision of who to pick for a certain role. Casting directors nowadays prefer actors who have the skills and attitude plus the social media following because to be brutally honest, an actor who is also an online influencer can help the marketing of the show tremendously.
  • A lot has changed in the industry and knowing the business now is what you need to do in order to keep up. Acting Classes can help you with that so do attend one.
We are happy that you are back and we wish you luck on your new journey in life!

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