Can a person live off background acting (extra work) in Los angeles?
Theater & Acting - 3 Answers
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1 :
Probably not by itself, but union background acting could be one of several regular jobs that combine to allow you to survive with some comfort if your other career(s) allow for scheduling flexibility and give you access to specialty costumes and props, such as for a firefighter, an EMT or a police officer. Comparing the cost of transportation in LA vs. the cost of transportation in NYC, I think you'd have an even better shot in NYC. But don't believe the all-too-common impression that extra work will somehow provide a path to work as a "speaking actor." That's an entirely different career path.
2 :
I don't know, can you live off of like 60 bucks a day? Oh yeah and you wouldn't be working every day. You could do it full time if you could find a job that allows you to work from a lap top so you could be doing another job while you are in the holding area.
3 :
Not in California, everything is too expensive here, what you could conceivably earn (provided you were that busy) might support you in the midwest but the cost of living is way too high here. LA is really spread out, the gasoline alone (which is never under the $3.00/gallon mark and often gets close to $4 will eat any earnings you get. Look into careers where you can work from home (like web design or programming if you are computer inclined) or even selling Mary Kay can suppliment your income.
Theater & Acting - 3 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
Probably not by itself, but union background acting could be one of several regular jobs that combine to allow you to survive with some comfort if your other career(s) allow for scheduling flexibility and give you access to specialty costumes and props, such as for a firefighter, an EMT or a police officer. Comparing the cost of transportation in LA vs. the cost of transportation in NYC, I think you'd have an even better shot in NYC. But don't believe the all-too-common impression that extra work will somehow provide a path to work as a "speaking actor." That's an entirely different career path.
2 :
I don't know, can you live off of like 60 bucks a day? Oh yeah and you wouldn't be working every day. You could do it full time if you could find a job that allows you to work from a lap top so you could be doing another job while you are in the holding area.
3 :
Not in California, everything is too expensive here, what you could conceivably earn (provided you were that busy) might support you in the midwest but the cost of living is way too high here. LA is really spread out, the gasoline alone (which is never under the $3.00/gallon mark and often gets close to $4 will eat any earnings you get. Look into careers where you can work from home (like web design or programming if you are computer inclined) or even selling Mary Kay can suppliment your income.
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