Yes. Background Performers who live in L.A. can earn a solid part time or fulltime income. Those who work as union extras (SAG/AFTRA) full time can approach $60,000* or more in annual income.
Can I wear jeans to an audition?
You don’t need to dress like you’re going in for a corporate interview here. Your clothes shouldn’t be a wrinkled mess, but you also shouldn’t be wearing business attire to an audition. A good pair of jeans can go a long way, and it’s worth investing in a pair for auditions alone.