It's Good To Think About
Budgeting For Acting Classes
BEFORE You Arrive.

4. What’s Your Budget?

So what's the best way to go about budgeting for acting classes? There are two questions to ask yourself here. The first is how much money will you need to make the trip? The other question is how much money do you or will you have to make the trip? I tend to ask the questions in that order and not the other way around. Asking the second question first can dampen your spirits and cause you to stop thinking about that trip if you’re not of strong character and proactive. Make a budget and figure it out. Click here to see two examples of my budgets for previous trips to take acting classes in the USA; once when I went only to take a six-week intensive at the Ward Acting Studio and the second example is from another time I went to study and work. Especially if you find that you don’t have the money to make the trip right now, a question that I would definitely ask yourself is, “How badly do I want it?” and “What do I need to do to get th at money together to be able to make the trip to take acting classes in the USA?”

If you don't feel like going through the hassle of creating an expense sheet, you might want to have a look at have a look at this product by Excellent Solutions which provides a series of excel sheets specifically for actors' needs to help plan and keep a tight budget, for taxe preparation and just about anything an actor needs. I did a search and found this tool that I didn't even think really existed. I create my own excel sheets when budgeting for acting classes and my trips to New York. You can either follow my simple example or have a look at what they do.

Another great tool that I have also used is Leslie Becker's, The Organized Actor book. I like this tool especially, because it not only has a place for you to record your budget, but it is a one stop tool for everything an actor needs, audition log, calendar, goal setting form, contact information and more.

1. Your objective
2. The right time to go
3. Length of your stay

4. Budgeting For Acting Classes

5. Choosing the acting school and the acting classes

6. Finding housing

7. Getting around in New York

8. Keeping in touch back home while you’re away

See if these books can help you in budgeting for acting classes.

Site Map | Home | Who's Behind ACSUp.com | Acting Career Blog | Site Testimonials | Actor Q & A | Buy Acting Books | Typical Day Of An Actor | Start Your Career | Fund Your Career | Acting Classes | Acting Schools |International Actors | The Business Of Acting | Actor Promotion Tips | Your Actor Website | Teen Actors Guide | About Disney Channel Auditions | Headshot Advice | How To Find An Agent | First Audition Advice | Avoiding Scams | Find Acting Scripts | Find Monologues | Resources For Singers | Acting Industry Information | Cruise Ship Opportunities | Nutrition & Health For Actors | Public Speaking Tips | Staying Motivated | Link Exchange | Contact/Ask A Question | The Bollywood Connection | Find Acting Work |

Become a member
of the fastest growing community for new and aspiring actors and get your copy of the free ebook:
HOW TO START
AN ACTING CAREER
just for signing up!
We promise to protect your privacy and not to give your information to anyone else.

First Name* First Name* E-mail Address* E-mail Address*

---

Do you have what it takes to become an actor?
Take the quiz and see what areas you need to develop.

---

Video Special Report!:



The Top 10 Reasons Why
Most Aspiring Actors Never Make It!

---

Hi Tony
I would like to thank you for helping me with the monologue question I asked in October 2007. I went to the auditions for a Drama course and I am happy to say that I have been accepted as a first-year student at the Tshwane University of Technology. Please keep on sending me those newsletters and let me know where I can find books that will help me in my acting career. Thank you once more. Have a blessed day.
Sincerely
Edward Thaba -South Africa

-----------------

Hi,
I was wondering if there is anything established like actingstartup.com in the U.K. because you are amazing and I have learned loads...
Thank You.
Nadine., Newcastle, UK

-----------------

Dear Anthony,
Just wanted to thank you for bringing me in to [audition for the video], meet you and chat this Saturday. I was really excited to hear about your working on actingcareerstartup.com and even took a look at it today - it's awesome! You are very well-spoken, knowledgeable and enthusiastic, and it shows through the work that you do! I hope our paths in the industry will cross again and really enjoyed meeting you. Thanks, again and best wishes with your very important work!
Warmly,
Gretchen, NY, NY

-----------------

Hey Tony, thanks for the info, yours by far is the most useful, I am 30 years old, and I myself always (secretly) wanted to be an actress, but I never knew where to begin, so thank you. You have given me hope!
Ana C., Tampa, FL

-----------------

Hi, I’m John.
You answered a question for me about two weeks ago about how to write my cover letters…I want you to know your advice was helpful. I got called in for a part as an extra in my first movie! It’s not big, but it’s my first one! Thanks for your help!
John, San Diego, CA