Whether you’re just getting into the industry or have been auditioning for a while, debating whether or not to go to acting school is a question everyone asks themselves. Many will argue that acting school is a waste of money, while others will say it has numerous advantages and will help you land a role. Here are the top 4 reasons you should consider going to acting school. http://robertgillings.com/2017/07/go-school-become-actor/ Robert Gillings is an award winning writer, producer, actor architectural designer, philosopher and financial consultan

1. Should you go to School to Become an Actor?
By: Robert Gillings
Whether you’re just getting into the industry or have been auditioning for a
while, debating whether or not to go to acting school is a question everyone asks
themselves. Many will argue that acting school is a waste of money, while
others will say it has numerous advantages and will help you land a role. Here
are the top 4 reasons you should consider going to acting school.
#1 Learn How to Take Direction
For first timers, taking direction can be awkward and confusing. Acting school
helps teach you the basics of staging, camera angles, and how to take direction
so that you will understand how and what to do when you’re on a real set. When
auditioning for a role, not understanding basic actor terminology or directions
can be a clear sign you’re not ready for a serious role. Acting school can help
show you the basics, so you’re more prepared in the future.

2. #2 Practice Your Skills
Aside from learning commands, acting school is a perfect place for you to
practice and hone your abilities. Acting schools are controlled environments
where you’ll be able to play with different styles and characters so you can
develop yourself as an actor. Another benefit of schools is that you’ll have other
students as well as instructors available to critique and help you improve where
you’re lacking. Even people who’ve been acting for years can improve from
some time in schools where you’ll see new techniques and learn new styles that
are trending.
#3 Make Industry Connections
Even after you’ve developed your talents as an actor, acting school can still be
beneficial as you’ll meet others involved in the industry. Instructors will often
have connections and know about the latest auditions and talent searches being
conducted. Other students will also know of roles or opportunities. Meeting
more people in your field and expanding your network around your area can all
help you get into an audition that you might never know about without the help
of others.
#4 Get Advice from Other Actors
While connections and training are all great benefits of acting school, the real
advantage is the people there. Class will put you in touch with others in your
field of various experience levels and abilities. Seeing and hearing how these
individuals act can help you identify your own strengths and weaknesses. Your
instructor will also be able to give you advice on what you need to improve or
what you’re good at and should focus on. The more feedback you get in school,
the better you’ll be able to show off your skills at an audition.
Regardless of if you’re new to the business or have been acting for years, acting
school can help you in a number of ways. Industry connections, feedback from
others, and directly honing your skills as an actor are all things you’ll gain from
acting school that will help you land that next job.
Robert Gillings is an award winning writer, producer, actor architectural
designer, philosopher and financial consultan