In addition to working as an actor, I teach enthusiastic young Drama students from all over the world and am often asked what advice I can give to help them make it as an actor. This practical guide should help you to point your students in the right direction, towards a future that's suited to them.
Careers in theatre, film and television have always been challenging. 50% of actors quit the industry within five years, and 75% quit within ten years of starting. As such, if your students can see themselves doing anything else, they should choose that. But if they can only see theatre as their path, this advice should guide them in the early years.
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