Acting Classes in NYC or LA?

Question

Ever since I was a kid I've wanted to do 2 things, play professional hockey, and become an actor. I moved to a tropical country at 14 so I had to give up hockey, which was going quite well (no idea where it would have taken me. So I got into soccer, which right now I am playing at a competitive level. 

Anyways to the acting part, the one thing that I have always wanted to do, and that hasn't changed. Which is why I am here. I have a couple questions that have been on my mind for awhile. 

1. What place is better for pursuing a possible acting career, LA or NYC? I would like to take acting classes, so which would be the better place to start out? 

2. How do you tell a good acting coach (the real deal) from a bad acting coach (a scam) without enrolling. I would like to do some research first before handing over any money. 

I have done some acting in the past, nothing major, have done more modeling though, was on a TV reality show in another country. I'm just looking for some helpful advice, to point me in the right direction. 

Thanks

ไม่ประสงค์ออกนาม · Accepted Answer

When looking for classes and instructors, there a plenty of resources for comparing classes online before you move.  Try yelp.com or coursehorse.com for specifically NYC.  Also check out blogs and forums!

ไม่ประสงค์ออกนาม · Answer

Both LA and NY have good acting schools. I highly suggest contacting several schools and setting an appointment so you can speak with them directly. That way you can discuss your goals and from there see if the acting classes provided at that school will best fit your needs. If you plan on contacting schools in LA, i highly suggest getting in touch with http://www.youngactorsstudio.com, they provide classes on during the weekday as well as weekend.

Kittysue · Answer

1 - Either. NY has more opportunities in theatre, LA in tv and film
2 - A good acting school or coach will have reviews on numerous industry websites, will be ranked on lists of "top acting schools" or "top acting coaches"

Acting Classes in NYC or LA?

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