Do you need an acting degree to become an actor? Is it better to attend a drama school or a university? The truth is that what works for one person may not work for you. It all depends on where you are at as a budding actor.
Acting covers a multitude of areas: theater, television, advertisements, film. While acting classes use similar tools and techniques for students to develop the essential skills, the execution of the performance varies based on the stage.
Mark Twain said, “Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life”.
It may not be the regular 9 to 5, but make no mistake, acting is a job! In the same manner, an athlete practices non-stop to stay ready, so too actors spend much of their time in classes and with coaches to keep their acting skills sharp. One major technique that coaches and teachers use is acting games.
Landing your big role starts long before the actual audition. And the most effective way to get your “foot in the door” is to enroll in a reputable school such as The Playground. Or you can get an agent.
At The Playground, we groom our students to handle any role. Many of them have landed fantastic roles on television and the big screen. If you choose to go with an agent, they may require a percentage of your earnings. However, you can enjoy tremendous opportunities through their industry connections and experience.
India Eisley was born in October 1993 into a performing arts family in Los Angeles. Her mother is actress Olivia Hussey, her father is musician David Glen Eisley and her grandfather, Anthony Eisley. Coming from a family of performers, India grew up on film sets looking at her mother work and she fell in love with acting.