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You know I agree--- it is just that this poster came across as being ENTITLED and that is what got to me.
Read her original again and see if you don't agree.
Next she never answered as to what her training was or is--- there are too many polyanna's on these forums that say go for your dreams---I have seen far too many young girls think they can make it on Broadway and somebody has to give them a dose or reality.
I know what you're saying, and the city can be harsh, theater work in particular. However, she came asking for advice about an area around 45-minutes from the city and under $1k, where she could commute by bus or train. That didn't strike me as entitled as she was not looking to live in the immediate environs of the Theater District, and fall into a paying role, while paying under $1k/month for a 2BR with a view. She's young and has the backing of her parents right now, so if she's going to make a transition, it's far easier with that level of support. It sounds as if she is looking to create a workable plan, as from her OP she currently has a job while attending school, but not one that could finance the expense of moving to NYC and looking for work in her field. It's better to try and change focus if things don't work out, then to live a lifetime of regret when thinking of that which was not pursued.
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All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players: they have their exits and their entrances; and one man in his time plays many parts, his acts being seven ages.
~William Shakespeare (As You Like It Act II, Scene VII)
I know what you're saying, and the city can be harsh, theater work in particular. However, she came asking for advice about an area around 45-minutes from the city and under $1k, where she could commute by bus or train. That didn't strike me as entitled as she was not looking to live in the immediate environs of the Theater District, and fall into a paying role, while paying under $1k/month for a 2BR with a view. She's young and has the backing of her parents right now, so if she's going to make a transition, it's far easier with that level of support. It sounds as if she is looking to create a workable plan, as from her OP she currently has a job while attending school, but not one that could finance the expense of moving to NYC and looking for work in her field. It's better to try and change focus if things don't work out, then to live a lifetime of regret when thinking of that which was not pursued.
ok- Now if she tells us what her experience in acting is and what her initial goals are perhaps some here could point her in the right direction of places that have good reputations where she can hone her skills.
The problem with NYC for actors is that "everybody is an actor" and many have lots and lots of experience that is very good. I will let others speak until she comes back and tells us what she has done. ok is that better?
ok- Now if she tells us what her experience in acting is and what her initial goals are perhaps some here could point her in the right direction of places that have good reputations where she can hone her skills.
The problem with NYC for actors is that "everybody is an actor" and many have lots and lots of experience that is very good. I will let others speak until she comes back and tells us what she has done. ok is that better?
Actually, in this thread, all she asked for was assistance in finding areas to look for housing, not advice on her career choice. Perhaps that would be in subsequent posts/threads, but not in this one, so such questions are irrelevant to the thread, as she did not ask about the direction of her career goals or strength of training at this point, yet people told her to stay away. That's not helpful, regardless as to your own opinions on the subject because she did not ask any of us for such a critique, just where to find housing that she can afford.
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All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players: they have their exits and their entrances; and one man in his time plays many parts, his acts being seven ages.
~William Shakespeare (As You Like It Act II, Scene VII)
Fort Lee is no good because Christie won't let you cross the bridge.
Aside from days when the bridge is subject to delays due to political whims, Fort Lee should be okay, though I guess one could always hop on their bicycle to get across in the pedestrian lanes.
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All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players: they have their exits and their entrances; and one man in his time plays many parts, his acts being seven ages.
~William Shakespeare (As You Like It Act II, Scene VII)
About 20 years ago we hired a secretary. She would introduce herself.."hi, im Mary, Im an actress". She was your typical extroverted artsy type that would emote dramatically, speak with a foriegn accent...all, as she said, to " hone her skills"
She never got beyond small time theater in Staten Island.
She still is a secretary but no longer says she is an actress.
Yep, dreams of that Oscar were replaced with real work, husband and a couple of kids.
About 20 years ago we hired a secretary. She would introduce herself.."hi, im Mary, Im an actress". She was your typical extroverted artsy type that would emote dramatically, speak with a foriegn accent...all, as she said, to " hone her skills"
She never got beyond small time theater in Staten Island.
She still is a secretary but no longer says she is an actress.
Yep, dreams of that Oscar were replaced with real work, husband and a couple of kids.
Looking as well. I am a former male musician that has traveled extentisivly through the US and abroud. I no longer play but I currently live in the midwest helping my aging folks on a farm. I long for the city after living in NYC, LA, for school. Dallas fort worth area. just need something cheap to get out of hillbilly hell. Im no rapist have a clean record no drugs no parties. I have a son in Fort Worth that i help out as much as I can. I'm pretty much an intravert at home. I dont like crowds but can handle them. Easy to get along with and stable to get a job if i find one quickly.
email me with more questions. This is not a hit to pick up on a girl. I just need to get away and start living and resume a new career.
Best wishes Midwest Boy Justin
As of the last text I am still a male just no longer a full tyme musician. That was a bad sentence. LOL
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