Help Me Get to Stella Adler – I Got In But I Can’t Afford it

Hey,

I’m Miles Da Silva. 23. From London. Bit lost. Bit stubborn. Trying to make something out of this creative life.

I just got accepted into Stella Adler’s 3-Year Conservatory in New York. I never thought I’d get in. I just wanted to see if I had it in me. Auditioned scared as hell. My leg was shaking so much I thought they’d notice. Thought I blew it.

Then I got a callback. Then I got accepted.

No one saw it coming. Not even me.

But I didn’t get the scholarship.

And now the reality’s setting in.

£80,000. That’s what I’d need to make this work — tuition, living, visa, flights. All of it. It’s not just expensive. It’s “how the fuck do people do this?” expensive.

That’s why I’m here. I don’t know who’ll read this or if it’ll even work — but I’m trying. Because I know I’m good. I know I care. I know acting’s the one thing that’s made sense to me since I was a kid playing a scarecrow in primary school.

This isn’t about wanting to be famous.

It’s about having a shot at something real. Something that could change my life. Something I feel like I’m meant to do.

I didn’t go to a fancy uni. I went to South Bank. It was crap. I’ve been winging it since. But acting’s always been there. In school, in uni, in every daydream I’ve ever had about doing something that matters.

If you can help — whether it’s £1, £10, a message, a share — thank you.

It’ll all go to the course, living in New York, and staying alive while chasing this. 80 grand is a big number but its for the 3 years. Any amount would be amazing

This whole thing feels impossible. But I’m still gonna try.

If you’ve ever wanted to see someone get a real shot — this is mine.

Much love,

Miles