WELCOME!! So glad you are here! We are Past the Gate where aspiring actors, creatives, and dreamers get the tools (and support) they need to break into the industry with confidence. Here’s how we keep this space inspiring, safe, and productive for everyone: 1. Be Positive This is a growth space, not a gossip space. Vent if you need to, but always come back to a solution-oriented mindset. 2. Make an Effort You don’t need to be perfect, just present. Watch the trainings, ask questions, offer feedback, and show up for yourself. 3. Be Kind No shade. No snark. No superiority complex. Everyone is at a different point in their journey, and that’s what makes this community powerful. 4. Be Encouraging Celebrate other people’s wins as if they were your own. Acting is hard enough, this is where we cheer each other on. 5. No Spam or Self-Promotion No sliding in with “DM me for coaching” or posting your course link unless you've cleared it with admin first. Keep it classy. 6. Respect Privacy + Vulnerability What’s shared here stays here. Don’t screenshot or share people’s posts outside this space without permission. Please comment (or reply) the title of your favorite movie, television show, or play to acknowledge you have read and agree!

This section is for all things training, technique, and growth. Ask questions, share breakthroughs, and get feedback on your acting craft. Whether you're working on auditions, monologues, or just trying to level up your on-camera presence, this is your space. Monitored by Emmy Award-winning acting coach Kelly Young-Silva, founder of Atlanta Acting Studio, who offers expert insights and professional guidance right here in this thread. Her advice is worth so much!! Use it to: - Ask about performance choices - Get critique on character work - Dive into scene analysis - Explore mindset shifts that actually work If you’re serious about your growth—start here.

This is the spot for technique questions, mindset challenges, audition prep, or casting process breakdowns. - “How do I memorize faster for last-minute auditions?” - “Is this monologue too overdone?” - “Can I use comedy in a drama reel?” - "Is training necessary?" (Hint: It is!) - "How do I sign with an agent?"