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The Road to Chops: How to be an Actor in NYC?

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You’ve heard the expression before: “he or she has chops.” What exactly does it take to get chops?’ Having chops’ is not just about having talent, it’s having the experience of working in the theatre, on productions that challenge you artistically and emotionally, and being a better and more versatile actor as a result.

How to be an Actor in NYC?

Acting in New York City is no walk in the park, and for the actors who do it, and who build a reputation as being people to watch, you can bet they have chops.’ It’s a street-smart kind of actor that New York City tends to breed after years of pounding pavement.

Looking for a Challenge? Try a Professional Acting Career

NYCHaving lived and worked as an actor in New York, I can say from personal experience that you will never know how hard it is until you try it for yourself. That said, there is an amazing community of actors, writers, directors and designers living in New York, and so if you have a true love of theatre and performance, you couldn’t ask for a better playground to skin your knees. But: your knees will not come away unscathed pursuing a career in NYC theater from what will likely include countless auditions, cattle calls, and productions that you yourself would not pay to see.

The Importance of the Insider Connection

Talent isn’t always enough to succeed as an actor in New York City. The truth is that inside, industry connections are absolutely essential if you want that talent to be seen by the people who matter. Without the proper network, your talent may bloom, but it might as well be a flower in an alley. Nobody will ever see it. Actors Connection does more than just teach you how to nurture that talent. We introduce you to the industry insiders that can help that talent get the recognition it deserve, whether on stage or on screen.

Through our acting seminars, you’ll work one on one with talent scouts, agents and casting directors who professionally work and act in New York City. Get your talent the recognition it deserves with the inside connection that can help you get that big break.

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Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced Acting Classes in New York

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If you’re thinking about enrolling in a performance based class, it’s good to do your research and settle on the kind of class that best suits your experience level. You don’t want to be in a class where you feel the other students are less experienced than you, and you also don’t want to be in a class where you feel out of your league.

Most instructors teaching acting classes in a New York style will do their part ascertaining where you fall, but never misrepresent your experience. You will do yourself a disservice if you skip the basics, or fail to challenge yourself.

New York Drama: A Worthwhile Discipline

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Trying to make a living, and make a life worth living, as an actor in New York can be tough. Part of the path is about staying focused and inspired, and part of the path is about staying healthy and employed, and part of the path is about working on your craft.

Any actor will tell you that you will rarely go from one paid job to the next, so it’s crucial to keep your mind and body in the zone. Professional classes are not only a good idea; they are practically a prerequisite for those following the path of performing arts.

Explore the Possibilities of Actors Connection’s New York Acting Classes

Where should you begin? Start by taking a look at what Actors Connection has to offer. Our classes page details all of our upcoming drama training sessions. We offer an eclectic variety of sessions that includes something for everyone, no matter your skill level, experience, or background.

If you truly aspire to pursue professional acting in New York City, this is a great place to get started. We offer single class acting workshops that are a great way to get a feel for our style of training, as well as classes that meet throughout the semester.

We offer classes that will help you land your next audition, voice classes, musical theater classes, and classes that will help you score a commercial spot to get some money in your pocket. Actors Connection is the place to begin your acting career.

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