Are there any actual professionals here?

Terminal Pharmacy, using your criteria, I would qualify as a 'professional' actor. I am trained and the majority of my taxable income is from working as an actor or teaching performance at a tertiary level. However, I wouldn't consider myself a professional and I perform in community theatre. Which is why trying to define a ‘professional’ when it comes to the theatre is pointless. The question has been asked by others, but I'll reiterate it. Why is this important to you? Do you consider yourself to be a professional and are seeking others to chat with? Alternatively, are you looking to become a professional and are seeking advice? Melissa