Atlanta is the play
Tyler Perry Studios, Pinewood Atlanta, Trilith — Atlanta makes more TV and film than Los Angeles by some measures.
Get an agent
Houghton Talent, J Pervis Talent, and People Store all represent Black actors in Atlanta. Submit your headshot and reel once a year.
Background work
Sign up at Central Casting Georgia and Extras Casting Atlanta. $80–$120/day plus overtime. Bills get paid and you learn the set.
Workshops
Get in Class Acting in Atlanta runs ongoing scene-study workshops with working casting directors as instructors. About $300 for an 8-week series.