Acting in Atlanta in 2022 | Is it Still a Good City for Actors?

Answering the top 5 questions I get about acting in Atlanta.
►► Download my FREE 10 Step Audition Cheat Sheet here: www.actingcareercenter.com/ch...
0:00 Intro
1:37 Can I Get Big Roles in Atlanta?
4:53 Can I Get an Agent in Atlanta if I Don't Live There?
10:56 Should I Move to Atlanta or LA?
15:30 I'm Moving to Atlanta. Where Should I Live?
18:51 I'm Moving to Atlanta. What Should I do First?
LIST OF SELF TAPE TOOLS FOR ACTORS:
www.actingcareercenter.com/se...
BEST ACTING BOOKS AND RESOURCES:
www.actingcareercenter.com/be...
MORE HELPFUL VIDEOS:
✅ How to Self Tape Auditions: • How to Self Tape Audit...
✅ Acting in Atlanta: • How to Become an Actor...
✅ How to Become an Actor: • How to Become an Actor...
✅ How to Find Auditions With No Agent: • Four Ways to Find Audi...
✅ Four Ways to Get an Agent for Acting: • How to Get An Agent Fo...
✅ Costs of an Acting Career: • How Much Does it Cost ...
KURT YUE on IMDb: imdb.me/kurtyue
CAMERA GEAR USED TO RECORD THIS VIDEO:
○ My camera: amzn.to/305Ve9W
○ Tripod: amzn.to/2WDVOek
○ Studio lights: amzn.to/3alo49v
○ Microphone: amzn.to/3drv32B
And make sure you subscribe to my channel!
DISCLAIMER: Some of the links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission from the seller. This helps support me and my KZbin channel so that I can continue to make free videos for you every week. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting The Acting Career Center!

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Get My FREE 10-Step Audition Preparation Guide: www.actingcareercenter.com/cheatsheet

[@jeanVicthor]

Kurt I really enjoy your videos, they are super helpful, hopefully one day I might become an actor as you are ❤️

[@williamwd5213]

Hi

[@VacayVans]

I moved to Atlanta 2 weeks ago to study acting & pursue it professionally. Your videos were a HUGE inspiration in helping me take the leap. Thank you Kurt!!!

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Welcome to ATL!

[@realLC07]

Lisa you are awesome, I hope to see you on the big screen!

[@MrKijana23]

Hey Lisa. How's your experience been? I'm contemplating moving myself...

[@KalvinPatel]

How has the journey been? Wish Dallas had this type of film of presence!

[@chancelewis6514]

Is there studio work that you know about?

[@tyronetnj79]

Moving to ATL next month then taking classes at over at Drama Inc. super excited!

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Love Drama Inc! Tell them I say hi

[@kreganregan3878]

What's that?

[@tyronetnj79]

@@kreganregan3878 Drama Inc is a place that do classes, workshops, and everything that actors can benefit from.

[@Travelingworldwarrior]

I’m thinking of moving there as well for acting would you choose that or nick conti acting studio?

[@LilyannaH]

How did it go? Did you enjoy the classes? Do you feel as though you benefited from it?

[@Massy_Hero]

I moved to ATL a few months ago and so far, the majority of my TV/Film auditions have been for small Co-Stars/Day Players. But, I did get one Recurring role audition. Hoping for more!

[@MrKijana23]

Hey Zuhair. How's your experience been? I'm contemplating moving myself...

[@rolarola5470]

Hi zuhair can i get in contact with u, i have a couple of questions

[@MelissaLeeGomez]

As someone moving to Atlanta for acting later this year.. this was so helpful ! We will be visiting in August to drive through the city and check out some neighborhoods. Thanks for sharing, Kurt!

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Finally... 🤣

[@MelissaLeeGomez]

@@ActingCareerCenter haha you did say make sure to save up some money 🤣 so I gave myself 16 months 💀💀😂

[@MrKijana23]

Hey Melissa! Did you end up moving. How's your experience been? I'm contemplating moving myself...

[@MelissaLeeGomez]

@@MrKijana23 Hi! My husband’s transfer was delayed so for now we are here until at least July. We will revisit the move in the summer, but we very much still hope and plan to go. I personally think it’s a great decision for actors. I’m definitely convinced the thriving market is booming, and, I’m excited for the opportunities we have access to there. I’ll definitely keep you posted when I go!

[@MrKijana23]

@@MelissaLeeGomez thanks for the reply! Wish you and yours well!! Let me know how it goes when it does ☺️

[@stormogle1]

I am in northern Virginia represented by an Atlanta agent and an LA manager. It is more difficult but believe you are worth it!

[@mikey002]

The "enroll in an acting class online a few months prior to moving to your preferred city in Atlanta" was gold. Thank you for the great advice as per usual Kurt 🙏🏽.

[@sunhengtain]

moving to l.a in 2 days, strongly agree with all of your advices especially move to a specific city, it's more than just acting, it's also about the lifestyle and other aspect as well

[@t1n061]

Hey Kurt thanks for all the awesome videos you put out to help aspiring actors like myself. You are very much appreciated.

[@theodoremagee7580]

Great information as always, thank you for the inspirations.

[@Airbrushwiz]

Thank you Kurt! This video is super encouraging and informative! It can be discouraging at times going through the grind and not really knowing the full scope of things, so I appreciate you taking the time to answer a lot of frequent questions!

[@xheson34]

Very articulate, informative, and helpful. Thank you for sharing, Kurt.

[@m4ngo56]

hey kurt, thanks for all the advice

[@Sniff_King]

Kurt yue i dont know if you will ever see this but thank you so much for all the advies you are giving away to poeple, thanks to you i got my first acting job! Thank you so much and never give up!

[@amanda.kiener]

Yes to all of this! You're the best Kurt. Going to send this to friends that want to move here!

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Tell them how great it is here!

[@colethomas7534]

Thanks a lot for the info Kurt!

[@acondawilliams8741]

Wow! I gained so much insight from this video. Especially considering lifestyle when moving not simply just acting.

[@patcoop2]

I love your lessons!! I am in Southern California and am looking to probably move to Georgia because of lifestyle change and the acting opportunity that are there and growing in Atl and your info on this video really was helpful. Thank you for this service you provide to all actors where ever we are

[@colinemahaut]

Kurt you have READ MY MIND. i’m about to move closer to ATL & i had those exact questions myself. thank you thank you thank you!!!

[@tulsahudson]

Great info👏🏼really appreciate this!

[@megstor]

I want to be in a movie or show so bad tbh. I've always had a passion for acting. I'm going to study it even though I'm a little young. I watched some of your videos about agents and it really helped me understand what more there is too an agent. Thank you so much for your advice!

[@realLara]

Thank you so much for all the information, it is always super helpful. 🙏

[@joanaknezevic5715]

You are amazing! Thank you so so much for all your advice dear Kurt! God bless you.

[@brettlawlor8921]

Great video Kurt!! One thing I'd like to know is what public transportation is like in Atlanta. One reason people move to certain cities is to use public transit in order to avoid the tremendous cost of owning a car. If you're in downtown Atlanta, do you still need a car, or can you reasonably use a good bit of public transportation? I love watching your videos. Thank you for everything you do!

[@1S9N7]

I just saw you pop in Station Eleven and had pause and scream haha it felt really good to see you get more and more work!! It’s very inspiring!

[@emaleehrnz]

hit me like a truck when u said it’s more than an acting decision when it comes to moving. i haven’t been able to decide if i want to stay in nyc (born & raised) or pick up and leave to pursue my acting career. i kept doubting my intuition bc i couldn’t understand why i’d want to move to pursue a career when i was literally born in nyc, the place ppl dream of coming to pursue their careers! but your words provided the clarity i needed: my path is my own and different from others. thank you, you’re a light in this world!

[@iamawesomeprods]

Girlllll! Not to say don’t consider moving but please get involved with acting in nyc! I live in dc and travel up to nyc all the time for acting jobs. There so many opportunities there, Netflix, Amazon video, Apple TV are a few I’ve worked up there. Start by looking up casting agencies there, grant wilfey is a good one,a lot of them cast for extra roles which is a great way to start because it gets you on set with people already working these shows. And is a great way to network.

[@bjwieland-doucet5917]

MOST EXCELLENT video! Thanks for sharing our home with such concise & pertinent info.

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Thanks BJ! Hope to see you in one of Pralgo's classes now that he's gone back to in-person

[@bjwieland-doucet5917]

@@ActingCareerCenter Same here Kurt. Fingers crossed. Just wish he wasn't so far away. :-(

[@aryapazhwak8489]

Thank you so much for all this valuable advice, Kurt! I'm planning on moving to Atlanta within the next 5-9 months and I'm so excited! Already taking a virtual class with AWS in the meantime.

[@MrKijana23]

Hey Arya. How's your experience been? I'm contemplating moving myself...

[@aryapazhwak8489]

@@MrKijana23 Have not made the move yet, change of plans. ATL is still an option but feeling drawn towards NYC. Best of luck on your journey!

[@MrKijana23]

@@aryapazhwak8489 thanks my friend. Same to you! We'll get there :)

[@velinabrown2708]

Very informative. Thanks for your great content.

[@MrCommentsubscribe]

Oh yes!!! I was waiting for this video for soo long. Thanks for anwsering the previous question of mine!

[@kayoldfather-daigle7769]

Hey Kevin--This is a great video. Great advice. Thank you.

[@malvinkingjamesfredericks4355]

Hi Kurt...saw your performance on the latest episode of Naomi...awesome. I'm a huge fan...keep up the good work. Looking forward to seeing your next project 👍🏼

[@craigfones4944]

Great insight. I live in Albuquerque and have an agent in Atlanta. My agent here and that agent knew each other, which is how I got into the Atlanta region.

[@burgerking8475]

How’d you get an agent?

[@murimilanic2745]

Thank you so much for the light you always share...... And I jus saw you in insatible, 💯 maybe it's all possible jus the right tools needed.....🥳

[@markbalabanovofficial]

I don't know how to say it, meybe the right word is: Thank You!!! for all advice you give, i think this advice is so IMPORTANT for people who ask to be Actor, i really thank you for all your advice!!!! Keep working like this!!!! RESPECT, Mark. :)

[@khwezimkhize7023]

Hey Kurt Big fan if your channel. Thanks for the advice!🙏❤

[@amouzout]

These videos are great ! It would be great to have the same answers for all the other markets like LA, NYC, London! Invite a guest from each market to talk about that. That would so informative

[@SinineSaladus]

Maybe a quick answer here, or an idea for a future video: “What acting classes should beginners and advanced actors take in Atlanta?” Are ATL acting classes better than LA ones? Or are all the professional teachers in NY? Always willing to hear your personal recommendations. Thanks for doing what you are doing 🙏🏻 Please don’t stop:)

[@anina_net]

Really nice video and info. Thank you.

[@TheTrentRamirez]

Hey, great video as always. I just got my first role and wondered if you had any tips. I also just wanted to say thanks for making these videos, they really helped me get my role and actually inspired me to just try and act so keep up the great work!

[@ChadCollins]

Great stuff! 🤛🤛🤛

[@charlita25]

I like 👍🏾 his advice very realistic and practical

[@Malikmcdade]

this is helping me out so much

[@djwoske]

Lmao Kurt Reginald Yue you just made the most convincing case for me to move to Atlanta. See you in June, my friend!

[@alexgarcia908]

Hey, thank so much for your videos! They’re really useful. I’ve been wanting to be an actor for the past 3 years, but haven’t gone to a proper acting class yet. I’m 16, and I went to an acting school before covid, but it was only once a week, and it was more about rehearsing for a musical rather than a class. I live in a small town in England, so there aren’t many options on acting classes. They’re either quite expensive and not the best quality or only once a week, or are full-time schools which I’m sure are good quality but are very expensive and would overlap with my school (which is not an option as I have to finish high school). I would like to study acting at university, but my parents don’t agree with the idea of me only pursuing acting as my only career as it is extremely risky. I honestly believe I can make it but in a way I agree that having another career would be good for me in the future, but I’d like to pursue acting professionally as well. So I would like in the future to find a good acting school that is good quality, affordable, and that wouldn’t overlap with my university or high school (at the moment). So I was wondering if you could give me tips to find a good acting school, or make a video about it? Thanks again for your great content, keep it up!

[@Movieclips_101]

I live right by Atlanta and I’m starting acting to

[@Nat06]

Thank you so much! I live in Savannah and I was unable to find work here.

[@trailerzz1176]

Sir I saw you on the movie DCs NAOMI Sir you where so cool in there .. 👍👍👍 Sir keep doing the good job god will bless you massively...

[@robodobro]

Great content as always Kurt! I'm going through this now, looking for SAG Franchised agencies but having to look outside of my market... ugh

[@sharonsquires3556]

Wish I'd seen this before I asked stupid questions. Thanks for sharing.

[@josuerosales8133]

Can you do a video on how to project your voice !?? Great video by the way

[@paposanti1]

I've auditioned for 2 TOS Recurring Guest Star auditions out of Atlanta in the past 3 months.

[@ActingCareerCenter]

💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@shanshanwhittall4411]

Hi Kurt, thank you for sharing all the tips! You videos are so helpful. Do people have accents have opportunities in Atlanta? It would be great to hear your input. Thank you!

[@AL.Don.Reviews.TrueCrime]

Should take the best for the role, regardless of living 100 miles away, however I see you're point Kurt. Means every actor in USA will have to move to Atlanta. We have same thing in UK/London. I struggle getting an agent in the UK now. Too many actors here.

[@AliHaider-vb8qn]

I love

[@pmnestudiosHwood]

Personally I wanna live around the Warner Bros. Studio tour. being able to go to the studio every week would be a dream come true.

[@franciscocardenas5758]

Hi Kurt Yue, I enjoy watching your channel because it's so informative. I just watched Dope Sick season 1 episode 3 and you were great. I liked the way you delivered your lines. I have a question, was it difficult to develop your character and did Micheal Keaton give you any acting advice. Thanks.

[@schwarzebaron77]

Now that you say you've been here since 2016, I remember you. I'm not sure you remember me but while working on "Star" you offered me some grilled artichoke during lunchtime. Thank you.

[@ActingCareerCenter]

I never worked on "Star". Must have been someone else.

[@pattitippo7294]

Hey Kurt, thank you for your videos. They are very well done. I moved here 5 months ago from LA. I’m with good agents (Pervis) and I have a good resume. Well that has not proved to be enough. Im not getting as many auditions as I thought I would. Should I do those casting director classes? Is there one place that has good ones? I’m older and have been acting for years so it feels remedial but maybe I just need to suck it up. Any advice is very welcome😊thank you

[@homaralexanderxg]

Tell me why I let someone who is currently teaching film acting classes to make me believe that if you get a theatre degree it’s useless. Yeah sure. It still allows you to get work elsewhere where before getting anywhere and giving you a leg up and it shows that the future potential employer for like a day job. Knows what your major is and allows you to be flexible in ur schedule

[@dryan8377]

Is your "Life uh, finds a way" signed by Jeff Goldblum? One of my favorite movie quotes of all time! Very few would get the blood and scratchmarks on the borders! What a classic!

[@aktmahmeses2553]

Hi I want to ask you I am from kuwait and I am 16 years old now when i turn 18 i will go to America so how can i be an actor ? Note : i am now trying to training acting from youtube videos. When i go to America my family won’t come with me

[@aktmahmeses2553]

And thank you for all the help you give us

[@JosephAdamDunn]

I really appreciate your content. There’s so much useful information, however I think It would be a lot more useful to hear detailed answers about what you would do instead of what you would recommend. That way, it doesn’t have to be a long disclaimer followed by vague info. We all understand Atlanta isn’t close to a beach and that different parts of the city are going to have varied drive times, but we’d love to hear what specific choices someone with your experience would make for yourself. Again, I really appreciate your content, but you don’t have to take on the burden of giving us the “right” info that fits everyone.

[@Danielsan924]

I appreciate how insightful your channel is with regards to the ins and outs of acting. I was wondering if you had any advice for someone trying to get into the stunt industry. From what I have read, a SAG-AFTRA card would be a good goal to start. I plan to take a stunt course at the international stunt school in Seattle in the near future to get some hands-on experience. Other than trying to network as much as possible, do you have any advice? Thank you for reading 🙏🏻

[@davidkim2278]

Hi Kurt! What are some good recommendations for a beginner to go to for acting school here in Atlanta? I’d appreciate your response man, I love your content

[@WillChousThoughts]

Thanks

[@losloneone]

I would think this was the case since the 1980's. Quantum Leap was produced in Atlanta.

[@Songoku9k]

I'm planning on moving to Los Angeles to get major acting jobs on backstage

[@HighHopesAndDreamsWill]

What are the best affordable acting studios in atl and do you ever do subscriber fan meetups in atl??

[@breezy_spedup7407]

The fact that l am moving to alt is crazy

[@desmondvickers9786]

Question........what are your tips on remembering lines? Any certain foods that you eat beforehand to help with memory.....cold showers.....anything??

[@gleerious]

Hey Kurt! Could you please please make a video about actors who doesn't live in the U.S. but want to get into the American film industry:) That would be really interesting for a lot of viewers :)

[@ActingCareerCenter]

I'm trying to find someone to interview about that since I don't have that experience

[@gleerious]

@@ActingCareerCenter Awesome! Really looking forward to this:)

[@Taylor14Zeck]

Hi Kurte I Was wondering if you could a video on: How would you do a Slate in 2022 ???

[@amyy29]

I’ve watched some of your videos and they’re super helpful. What age did you first get into a film, show etc. ? And were you not as good at acting before this all started?

[@ActingCareerCenter]

I took my first acting class at age 26. I didn't know anythign about acting before that

[@amyy29]

@@ActingCareerCenter thank you!

[@realitygamedesign]

Can you do a video on how you got your agent? Atlanta local.

[@DelacroixR6]

I live here and I have always thought of acting, but I've been too nervous to start since I have a stable job and a family to feed.

[@jackiekim4539]

Hi Kurt, Your videos are really helpful. I am planning to move to Atlanta in about 6mts. What's it like for Asian older women actors? I don't have much experience in acting but have some experience in commercials. I have an agent here in LA. Is it hard to find an agent? Thanks.

[@nickpetrov1347]

Can you make a video on the top universities for acting still worth going to in 2022 or is it even worth going to a acting school or just take higher quality classes?

[@Eduardo-mg3lw]

Do you have any recommendations of acting schools in Atlanta ? Thanks!

[@princesstheanufable2846]

Helo sir kurt yue. Can you make a video about how to success in script reading. Please

[@mirielvi]

Do you have any information on Wilmington, NC? I live 15-20mins away from the city but I don’t how much of an opportunity I would get in Wilmington. I would definitely want to move somewhere where I would get more opportunities.

[@titussimmons4013]

How do you find what you want in a monolue? And how do you bring that character to life in the monolgue? And can you add your self in the monolgue? I know it's a lot of questions but I just am having struggle with the monolgue and making it flow and finding the rythum of it

[@demournae]

Hello Kurt! I am switching my major to theatre arts and I wanted to know if agencies will take me seriously with that type of degree although I’m interested in film acting? I really want to know if I’m on the right track for training.

[@alexanderhearth8141]

Independent cinema? Any smaller film shoots with lead roles that pay? Can you break down the “art” that Atlanta brings?

[@urbanshopindo]

Hi Kurt, any advice on which film school to start for international student ?

[@christoffee412]

Hey Kurt Yue I’ve just started watching your channel and I love it but I have a question I have a hobbie and it’s called speedrunning it’s with video games but in the future I want to pursue and succeed in acting because I don’t see myself working anywhere else but would I have to make a sacrifice?

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Are you asking if you would need to give up speedrunning to pursue acting? Probably not

[@christoffee412]

@@ActingCareerCenter yes ok thank you so much, and I do hope you get into a Star Wars movie

[@christoffee412]

@@ActingCareerCenter yes sir that what I was asking

[@LuckyOwI777]

There's been talk about Detroit reintroducing tax incentives, which could result in it becoming a popular city for movies again. What are you thoughts on that, if that law (or whatever it is exactly) passes? I'm not too knowledgeable on the legal and business side of things

[@ActingCareerCenter]

The tax incentives can definitely help with bringing more film production to the area

[@michaelsix9684]

learning to drive in Atlanta esp. on the loop scares me, how long does it take to get comfy with it?

[@Vivitoss15]

I think he should make something where us the subscribers that want to be actors or actress’ send him videos and he gives us feedback on where we need work on and what we are doing wrong and how to correct it. I really need something like that because I really wanna be an actor.

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Really hard for me to do that with over 100K subscribers. That's why I recommend people go to acting class because that's where you will get that kind of feedback from a teacher.

[@Vivitoss15]

@@ActingCareerCenter yeah that’s true. There’s an acting class near me called terry ross acting professionally. Do you think you can take a look at them and see if they are a good acting class for a beginner like me. I wanna join the class. I hope you see this comment.

[@philly_1012]

I’ve always wanted to be an extra in a movie or show, Not looking to make it a full career more like a bucket list kind of thing. Any recommendations on how to go about this I am about an hour drive from Los Angeles. Thanks in advance

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Try Central Casting or Casting Taylor Made to find extra work

[@shopforaccesoires]

Hey Kurt, I have a question regarding the 2nd question, is it possible to have representation in Atlanta if you live half the year in Atlanta and the other half in Germany?

[@ActingCareerCenter]

I think so as long as you are a US citizen, greencard holder, or have a visa that would allow you to work as an actor.

[@WLGYCrosby]

when you first started, what did you do for money in order to move to where you wanted to get an agent?

[@mpsorr]

Meisner book :)

[@jayrich3174]

I’m currently living in South Australia and want to become an actor terribly. I’m just so worried there are no opportunities for me in my city to make it a full time career. And I don’t know what to do 😭

[@hukai1255]

Hello ! Is Vancouver a good city for acting? Thank you, best regards, Kai :)

[@becksss2672]

Hi Kurt! Out of curiosity, have you ever thought about going to grad school for acting? What are your thoughts about it?

[@womack900]

Are there any Atlanta acting schools you'd personally recommend? I've taken Zoom acting classes before, but can't say I've taken any from that area. I'd love to know who you recommend, or any you've taken!

[@Bravesfitted]

Hey Kurt, what acting schools would you recommend in Atlanta?

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Really like Drama Inc www.dramainc.net

[@admiralrabbit98]

I like watching these videos and I want to start acting but I don't know how to get into it and I'm only 15 and I don't know what to do and how i should convince my parents to help me look into it. I also have a few family members that are actors maybe I could ask them how I can get into acting but we don't really talk to them so maybe I should wait until I'm an adult to start acting. Does anyone know what I should do?

[@tatebraden9480]

Can you please help me understading the use of a vllog for my acting teacher to see?