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If we can throw one positive the way of our post-COVID, perpetually-online era of human existence, it\u2019s that information is more accessible than ever. This access afforts us opportunities to pursue concepts, skills and careers that we may never have thought possible\u2014perhaps because they were previously gatekept by exclusive institutions, financial factors and our own social and geographic circumstances. Knowledge is limitless and learning is democratised! The question is: does this apply to acting? Can you learn to be an actor online? Jack in and read on\u2026<\/p>\n
With the right attitude, appropriate efforts and understanding of the internet\u2019s limitations, you can absolutely learn to be an actor online. You can take classes, work remotely with a coach and explore resources vital to an actor\u2019s development such as textbooks and filmed examples. However, online spaces have their limitations for acting training\u2014especially given the art form\u2019s focus on direct human connection. Wherever possible, try to supplement solo development of skills with community-driven projects and development.<\/strong><\/p>\n As purveyors of online acting training, we here at StageMilk are big believers in what can be done remotely and independently by students. Our incredible community of members are testament to exactly this. However, as much as we extol the virtues of learning to be an actor online, we\u2019d only be doing half a job if we didn\u2019t acknowledge the limitations. So this article will aim to be as neutral as possible by examining the advantages and disadvantages of this increasingly popular path to learning.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s simplify the answer to this question by identifying four key avenues for study: independent research, online classes, private coaching and communities.<\/p>\n Independent research<\/strong> refers to the wealth of material avialable online to would-be actors. Textbooks<\/a>, videos of acting classes, practice scripts<\/a>, acting websites\u2014much like this one\u2014offering advice from working industry professionals. It\u2019s all there to be found, provided you know what to look for (and what information can be trusted.) It\u2019s likely how you found this very article you\u2019re reading.<\/p>\n Much of what you\u2019ll find online in independent research will be free, or at least very reasonably priced. The disadvantage of this is that you need to sift through what\u2019s there and apply the information to the practice of acting. This is where online classes<\/strong> come in handy. These are much more of a fixture in the post-pandemic world, but offer reputable drama schools a chance to reach a far wider, sometimes-international audience. For students in these spaces, they can develop their skills knowing they\u2019re backed by institutional knowledge in a structured and accessible format.<\/p>\n However, as we\u2019ll come to discover down the page, online classes are still relatively rare due to the limitations placed on communication between participants. So much of the acting training online will be one-on-one with an acting coach<\/strong>. Working with an acting coach<\/a> is probably the best way to learn to be an actor online, as you have direct and personalised feedback in private, curates sessions.<\/p>\n Finally, your development as an actor in online spaces can be well supplemented by engaging with an online community. These are groups of actors on social media who can offer up advice, resources such as reading partners for auditions, and perhaps even a pathway to meeting in person and taking part in, say, scene study<\/a>.<\/p>\n One more important topic before we dive in:<\/p>\n No matter where, or how, you learn to be an actor online, approach everything you discover and do with caution.<\/strong> The internet is as big as it is unreliable. And everybody you encounter is going to have The Perfect Solution To Your Problem\/s for just the right amount of money. Perform research and seek out testimonials before you commit to any online acting training. Look for people who have experienced the course, or ideally spaces (such as our Scene Club<\/a> here at StageMilk) that offer free intro sesssions. Free trial classes should always be taken advantage of. Worst case scenario, you\u2019ve blown an hour of your time.<\/p>\n And\u00a0please\u00a0<\/em>be safe when interacting with others online. Never give out private information; mistrust everyone and then be pleasantly surprised when they reveal themselves to be on the level.<\/p>\n There is plenty that the internet does well in the training of actors. Let\u2019s start with the positive:<\/p>\n So there you have it: our warts-and-all appraisal of learning to be an actor online! As with any avenue of study, or any aspect of the actor\u2019s journey, there is no set path you should or shouldn\u2019t take. Don\u2019t judge yourself on the decisions of those around you, and definitely not the actors you look up to on film or tv. It\u2019s about what works best for you\u2014and what you can comfortably and healthily sustain. One of the reasons we\u2019re seeing so many more actors undertake online training is that it\u2019s kinder on the work-life balance. Will it get you all of the way to a lasting career? Probably not\u2014but the same can be said for three years of concentrated drama school with no follow-up efforts.<\/p>\n So find the path of study as an actor that suits you best. And once you\u2019re feeling good and supported, look for ways to diversify your means of training. If you start online, search out in-person opportunities. If you\u2019re a traditionally-trained thespian, see what a quick Google search might teach you.<\/p>\n Acting is something you can study for the rest of your days and never know everything about. There will always be more to discover. Always new ways to learn and grow. What a beautiful problem to face\u2026<\/p>\n Good luck!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nWhere Can I Learn to be an Actor Online?<\/b><\/h2>\n
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