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My journey, help with my classes and training

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Hello! My name is Akil and I am currently in need of your support with my pursuit of a career in the arts as an Actor, Writer, Director and Artiste. This endeavour can often times pose a lot of struggle and financial strain as well as moments of success, such as my recent role as ‘Muhammad Ali’ in the ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ London production! Despite the success of the show, I’ve found myself in a position most performers/artiste find themselves in when in-between jobs: struggling to pay bills while trying to find work and now having to discontinue training I would need to continue securing jobs. Previous to joining the cast of the production aforementioned, I had 2 ‘regular’ jobs and planned to go back after the ‘Rumble’ production finished. However, they both closed by the time the run was over. 1 was an immersive show which essentially went bankrupt, called ’Tomb Raider: Live!’, based off of the film and games of the same name, and the other was an agency job working in different events, but the shifts have dried up due to the agency taking on an influx of staff and not much event staffing contracts, hence not many shifts to allocate. Nevertheless! There is good news! I have an opportunity to join a cast for a theatre production which will give me my Westend debut! Before stepping into the audition, in order to progress, I make it my obligation and primary goal to be as (overly) prepared as possible; this includes having a few acting/dance/singing lessons beforehand. I need your help with moving forward and paying for singing classes, acting workshops and dance workshops; a bonus point I'd like to mention is that taking these classes/sessions would have me prepared for ANY other auditions anyway! There are 3 options of a singing coach (£35 - £60 per hr session), 1 upcoming Acting for Screen’ workshop (£35) by North Artist Management (on 9th February), 2 options for an acting coach (£50 per hr session) and dance training classes at Pineapple studios, City Academy or The Dance Company at Ribston Hall (£200 approx. per month for access to variety of classes - selected institution/tutors to study with depends on how much funds is raised). To ensure progress on my journey it would be in the best interest to book a few sessions for singing and acting workshop/classes over the course of next month for starters. Your help will ensure I can continue training and progressing in case the right opportunity comes up - all while I continue trying to secure a part time job to support myself. The life and journey of an artist sees ups and downs including financial struggle; at the moment I’m staying with my aunt, as I had to give up my flat. I would love your support but completely understand if you are not able to assist me financially. I also am looking for investors for a production company I hope to start soon. There are various ideas and visions with execution plans attached, which will need financial backing; if that is of interest to you OR you are privy to any other avenues to look at/people to reach out to - who would be interested, please, I am all ears!! Thanks for your time reading this!

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