And many of those same actors come back after they hit it in Hollywood to appear in stage productions that only New Yorkers get to see. It can be awesome. What I don't like about New York is that you don't get much bang for your buck. Not that I'm telling anybody anything new here. In New York you trade quality of life for opportunity.
Apartments are small and everything costs more.
So, when you are thinking about which city to live in you need to know what is important to you. If you are a New York actor and you have a comment or information you'd like to share, please e-mail me at Starving Actor. You also have the option of living in NJ, Queens or Brooklyn. Rent will be cheaper, space will probably be larger but there might be a longer subway ride. Coming home late at night from a rehearsal or from work that can be a factor.