# Arts and Entertainment: How to Keep Up in the Crazy World of Performing Arts

A career in the theater can be difficult to attain. Philadelphia, however, offers a myriad of tools to help any enthusiastic performer achieve their goals. Whether it is a class at [The Philadelphia Acting Studios](https://www.philaacting.com/) or an apprenticeship at [The Walnut Street Theatre](https://www.walnutstreettheatre.org/education/school.php), Philly has it all. We talked to artists about the world beyond the stage: https://vimeo.com/164117923 -*Video, text and images by Ryan O'Shea.*