A friend of mine was going on the other day about how spread out L.A. is compared to other cities like Chicago or New York when it comes to a theater district. According to Douglas Clayton, theater director and Programs Director at L.A. Stage Alliance, greater L.A. boasts over 500 theaters. Greater L.A. spans a whopping 33,955 square miles making it the second largest city in the U.S.
Whether you live in Los Angeles or you're deciding to move here, take advantage resources like The Actors' Fund housing program. Not only does The Actors' Fund offer actors resources like WestSide rentals (a website common to find housing in L.A.), the organization also offers classes where you can hone your skills, meet other actors, revise your resume, learn about health insurance, money management, and so much more! Plus, if you are a member of the Screen Actors' Guild, you can take advantage of membership benefits like a Weekend Vacation Card at Burke Williams Spa for $79 (such a deal!) - which will help when you're stressing out.
If you're unsure which acting companies you would like to work with, go see your community at work. A helpful tool is the Ovation Recommended shows posted on L.A. Stage Alliance. These shows have been attended by working theater professionals and have been found to be in the top 20% of shows being produced in greater L.A. You may also get inspired, which always makes your work better.
To build your community, you need to tend to it to make it flourish. Whether you're cultivating personal or business community, find the people you love who love you - and keep them close. Standing on their shoulders will allow you to see your world as it should be.
Copyright 2010 Heather Corwin
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