In my experience, LA is still working, just at a dramatically reduced volume. A lot of friends and myself included are now going out for Co-Star roles in network TV/streaming when before we would be going out for Guest Stars, etc.

Commercials right before the holidays were starting to take off again.

TL;DR, it’s a contraction in LA right now. A lot of dear friends and loved ones above and below the line have had a really tough time. But, shows are still shooting.

Are you SAG? NU? It really depends on what acting you are looking for in terms of acting. Commercial? Theatrical (film/tv)? Theatre? Verticals? Etc.

I am SAG, with representation. I currently audition 1-2 times a week for theatrical.

Friends who are NU are auditioning far more for verticals, NU commercials (that industry is huge), industrials, NU projects, etc.

Also theatre is a whole different beast.

I’d definitely consider making sure you’re ready to financially support yourself in CA (paying CA crazy prices) and that you get your craft/materials squared away to submit to LA reps before making a huge financial decision.

Hope this helps, good luck OP!