If you are considering becoming a professional actor, I'd suggest getting the book "How to be a Working Actor." It is a great overview of the business and how to get started. And if you aren't in one of the major acting cities, try to take as many acting opportunities as you can where you live. Build up your skills and resume that way. And if you do decide to come to NYC, I highly recommend getting yourself into a top two year acting program, even if you studied acting in college. I'd recommend first and foremost Bill and Suzanne Esper (study with them, and everyone whose anyone in LA or NYC will know that you have fab training), Terry Schreiber, and I also hear Michael Howard is very good. Remember that networking schools are not acting shools. You want to study first with an acting teacher and get your skills sharpened before you start taking "classes" with casting directors or agents.
That's just my experience, and how I would have done things if I knew then what I know now. :)
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