Many acting teachers ARE actors. They simply see that their career prospects aren't going to be what they might have anticipated and so they decide to help other actors improve theirs. read more
hi, acting teachers not become actors. Many of them do. There are lots of great actors who act as well as teaching. It's entirely possible to have a career teaching acting while also working on stage or in other mediums. Sometimes this is out of necessity to supplement an income but often it's because they enjoy it. read more
An acting teacher will help you continue to hone in on areas in need of improvement, as well as help remind you of the techniques that are making you successful. Sometimes working actors become comfortable and content with their abilities because they have successfully booked several gigs. read more