Ask Lu Tuesday: Breaking into acting

Hello Lu,

You're an amazing woman! I have been modeling for 6 years now, but I am ready for a career change. I want to get into acting. I've been dong a lot of research and found that L.A. is the best place for acting. I live here in NY, but plan to visit L.A., possibly next summer. What should I do to stand out from all of the other aspiring actors and actresses? What agencies do you recommend?

Thanks! I am looking forward to your response!

Dear Aspiring Actress,

You want to stand out be able to act. Know your trade, acting is a job and not an easy one. Be a professional not just a pretty face. There are lots of agents in LA but my favorites are William Morris, CAA, ICM, Innovative Artist, Abrahams Artist and Stone Manners Agency. Be sure to get into a class when you get there, it will look good on your resume and will help you to connect with what is going on in L.A.

Break a Leg,
Lu

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Comments

Acting class

From Kendall28:

What is the name of your acting class?

I've taken Technique and On Camera courses. There are several great acting schools here in NYC, such as New York Film Academy and HB Studios. But just do your research first:-)

-Zephorah

Cover Shot

From Linda Strobert:

your cover shot is beautiful on issue 4

Thanks Linda!

-Zephorah