Actor Yousef Teymouri and his family

Seek higher education

Even if you already graduated from high school without any theatrical education, you might want to consider getting a BFA or MFA in theater. Various universities such as New York University, Boston University, California Institute of the Arts, and The Juilliard School all have prestigious theatre programs. For a real glimpse into what it’s like to becoming an actor at Julliard, check out the day in the life video below.