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Get Signed by Signing Up? Commercial Class to Fund Your Career

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You’ve seen them. The actors in commercials that play between your favorite prime time drama, or after the morning news, or during the Superbowl. Those well paid actors deliver the copy that so many advertisement and brand executives slave over. And they get paid for it. Handsomely. Don’t be fooled. Those actors didn’t just waltz into those commercials. They worked hard to get an agent that could get them the auditions that lead to booking a commercial. If you think you have what it takes to be in a commercial, there’s really only one way to find out: by taking a commercial class, in our New York or Los Angeles Workshops!

Advertising Commercial Class New York Style: Making Copy Your Own

A lot of people might think that acting in a commercial is easy. Or maybe they think commercial actors aren’t as serious as other kinds of actors. But the truth is, the actors who can convince a casting director that they have the ability to sell a product are sometimes more skilled than other actors in other fields. Simply because they must take commercial copy and make it their own. It’s one thing to say “I love you,” in a dramatic scene. It’s another to talk about how much Pampers has made your life easier and mean it. That’s what taking a class that teaches how to act in advertising is all about.

A New York Commercial Class Gives You the Skills to Pay the Rent Before the Big Break

Sure, you want to do Broadway, star in movies, be a big star. What actor doesn’t? But you also have bills to pay. The truth is that acting in commercials can help provide a paycheck until you land that big break. Plus, many actors were discovered after first doing commercials. Remember when Jay Leno was in every Dorito ad on Prime Time? And some actors, even great ones like George Clooney, still do commercials because of the big pay check. But commercial acting isn’t as easy as it looks. It takes a specific set of skills to be able to sell a product. Learn how it’s done by signing up for an Actors Connection commercial class. You’ll improve your acting range, and have another tool in your toolbox to help you make the rent as you strive to succeed as an actor in this challenging field.

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Looking for Cheap Acting Classes? New York City Can Help

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For most actors living in New York City, finding a good acting class is not only a way to keep fresh, it’s a way to hopefully book a commercial or land a job. Spending money on a given class can be a hard choice, because some classes offer more direct connections to casting directors and/or agents. Cheap acting classes, whether based in New York City or in any of the outer boroughs, can be found. But no matter what, talk to at least one person about your teacher to ensure your money isn’t wasted. Even if the class is cheap, it can still be good.

The Pros and Cons of Lower Cost Theater Training

New York Acting SchoolsYou’ve heard it before: you pay for what you get. The same holds true for most classes in New York City. Show business is a big business, and there are plenty of people out there who are anxious to take advantage of your big dreams. Beware of any company, school, or teacher promising stardom. Chances are they are more interested in getting a high enrollment and the subsequent dollar return than offering real, useful instruction and feedback. When it comes to inexpensive theater classes, NYC-based actors, be warned: better to save up for a good teacher than pay quickly for little to zero return.

Actors Connection’s Seminar Package a Great Way to Take Cheap Acting Classes in New York City

One great way to take affordable acting lessons in New York City is to check out Actors Connection’s list of seminars. For only $249 per month, just a little higher than the average cell phone bill, you can have an unlimited seminar package and learn the required skills to hone your talent and launch your career. We feature a range of seminars for every skill level and technique. You’ll have the opportunity to meet with casting directors and agents and learn from professionals. The seminars offer a great way to get a feel for the trade as well as our teaching approach without breaking the bank. Most classes are available on the evenings or weekends and can easily accommodate your day job schedule.

These days everyone with a YouTube® account wants to be an actor. But talk to anyone in the business and they will tell you that if you are serious about acting in the United States, there are still three cities to live in: LA, Chicago, and New York. New York has always been an actor’s town thanks to the plethora of Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Off-Off Broadway theatres with a history as rich and complex as the city itself. With no shortage of quality acting classes, NYC has an undeniable heartbeat beneath its streets and sidewalks, a pulse that actors living in the city can attest to.

THE RANGE OF THEATER CLASSES: NEW YORK CITY AND BEYOND

commercial connectionMost actors have seen the cult classic film “Waiting for Guffman,” in which Corky Sinclair, played by Christopher Guest, directs a cast of aspiring actors in their hometown of Blaine, Indiana (and if you haven’t seen it, you’re in for a treat). The film is not only an incredible showcase of comedic actors whose improvisational skills are masterful, it’s a sweet ode to the countless men and women who have tried to make it big in New York, and then left for greener pastures. It’s also a reminder that professional theater classes can provide an incredible outlet for expression and confidence building.

Actors Connection Covers the Whole Spectrum of NYC Acting Classes

Actors Connection is your go to source for launching an acting career. Our classes cover every facet of the industry, including commercials and print, film, hosting and industrials, television and theater, voice overs and auditions. We offer classes for kids and teens, as well as seminars and showcases. Check Actors Connection’s complete listing of acting courses available at our school in New York City. No matter which direction you decide to take your acting career, we’re here to get you started. We offer an eclectic line of programming so you’ll have the versatile skills it takes to succeed in this market.

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Acting Seminars New York – Building Your Network

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Part of being an actor is building your network. Getting casting directors and agents to notice you, and working with like minded artists who will think of you for their projects, and who you will think of if you’re ever putting on your own production, be it a reading of a new play or a feature film. They say in show business it’s “who you know,” but this may as well be a recipe for life in most any business. Building your network with acting seminars, New York based or elsewhere, is a great way to stay connected and informed about your business.

My Love of Acting Seminars New York, Chicago, LA

Hand raising in an online acting class at Actor Connection's Acting SchoolThere is something about going to an acting seminar that is indescribably electric. You get the feeling that you’re going to run into someone you know: and then you do! I discovered my acting coach at an acting seminar quite by accident. We were filling our coffee cups and both marveled at the amount of stirrers that had been left on the tablecloth (vs. being thrown away). By the time I told her I was a performer and found out she was a coach, we had already discovered 3 people in common. Acting seminars in New York or elsewhere, are the bomb.

Make Connections Through Our New York Acting Seminars

How do you build those valuable connections that lead to your big break? They don’t happen just sitting in your New York apartment, that’s for sure. If you are new to the acting life, a great way to build relationships in the professional acting world is to take theater classes. Check out Actors Connection’s list of upcoming acting seminars. Our seminars are led by esteemed professionals in the acting world, such as Michelle Cutolo, the associate casting director of Brette Goldstein Casting, or Paul Reisman, an agent with Abrams Artists. You’ll not only learn professional acting skills from some of the top minds in the business, but you’ll build those valuable relationships that will help launch your acting career. And you don’t need to break the bank. Get an unlimited seminar package for only $249 per month.

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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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