Pursuing your dream is never an easy feat, and forging a career as a performer in the arts is most certainly a path fraught with obstacles. But it’s important to remember that the arts are for all – regardless of your background.
It’s hard to have missed news stories in recent months which have highlighted the lack of actors entering the industry from less-privileged backgrounds: The Stage reported in May this year that ‘Only 10% of actors are working class’; and comments from industry professionals such as BBC casting director Julia Crampsie have revealed: ‘I go into drama schools every year, and it’s getting less diverse.’
Drama training is important if you’re serious about entering the world of performing arts. Not only does it equip you with the required skills to thrive in the industry, but it also gives you the opportunity to meet and work with potential future collaborators from all different walks of life.
