Although you can learn the art of acting in numerous different places, searching for a quality acting school does not have to take a long time. Much of the process requires preparation on your part, so that you are ready to audition once you think you've found the right school. Considering your personal goals and expectations allows you to narrow down many of the institutions in your area
Narrow down the long list of reputable acting schools by first choosing a location. This decision should depend upon where you intend to work as an actor as well as where you can afford to live. For example, big cities such as New York and Los Angeles have plenty of opportunities for aspiring actors, but they also entail a high standard of living. Be honest with yourself about what you can afford.
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Spell out your goals before you choose an acting school. If you want to end up with a degree, you need to check out performing arts colleges and traditional four-year universities. If you want to be on a fast track toward an acting career, you might only need a few months of training from a vocational school or actors' lounge.
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Use Internet listings as well as phone books to gather data on acting schools that will presumably fit your needs. You can compile a list of locations, phone numbers and the names of office personnel.
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Make phone calls to each of the acting schools that interest you and set up a tour, interview and audition. During these meetings, check the school's credentials to verify that it is accredited or affiliated with a reputable agency, guild or organization. You'll also want to make sure that the facilities meet industry standards. In anticipation of the audition, be prepared to perform in front of a small audience or class just in case. remember acting is like any other profession, its take time and effort to gain the skill and experience needed in order to be proficient. Acting is also a very competitive business and most actors don't earn enough money to support themselves strictly from acting alone. Often times I hear actors say they wish they had chosen a totally different profession altogether. But once bitten by the acting bug it's hard to move on to something else. The best advice I can offer is try and learn to enjoy the journey.