Well... yes! No acting school can teach you talent, but you can learn how to get your talent noticed and give yourself the best chance of becoming a successful actor.

This free online "acting school" will teach you everything you need to know on starting an acting career: where to study, how to find an agent, how to get that first role and more...

Made up your mind? Decided to give acting a shot?

Deciding to start an acting career is a big step. So make a stop here, grab a cup of coffee and arm yourself with as much information as you can.

Should you go to a university and get a theater degree? What about just taking classes or studying with a coach?

Here you’ll find information on all the different options open to you once you decide to study acting, along with a breakdown of actor schools all over the country and what they have to offer.

You'll also find information on the different acting techniques out there so you can chose the right training for you.

Not all performing arts schools are created equal. Some boast huge theaters so acting students can get all the onstage experience they need. Others focus on those who want a film acting career through on-camera classes and short films. Some classes are big on preparing students for the real world through networking events, casting director workshops and showcases.

Weather you want to star on Broadway or on screen, this website will help you find the right type of training for you and point out the top acting schools out there.

What if you decide you want to skip school altogether and head straight to New York or LA to try your talent?

Use the acting resources on this site to prepare! Find out how to write an actor resume or a cover letter and get audition monologues. And make sure you check out our BECOME AN ACTOR section where you'll find step by step guidance on how to start your acting career and land that first acting job!

Hit a roadblock along the way? Use our ASK A QUESTION page to get your acting question answered.

OK? Ready? Give yourself the green light and go for it!

Acting School Stop is your one stop on the road to an acting career!

Starting an acting career is not easy. There will be road blocks, u-turns and dead ends, but whatever road you end up traveling on, it will be a fascinating journey and... quite a trip!

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