| "I hope none of the ones who got rejections are reading today."
Every single child who is pursuing MT at one time or another will face rejection. It comes with the territory and is an inherent part of the process; if not at a school audition, then certainly at a "real' audition later on. I strongly feel that they SHOULD read and re-read these threads that deal with rejection and how to deal with it. Many school programs include this in their curriculum.
Once they get out on the streets, the 'market' is no better. Agents, casting directors and cattle calls will not be there to encourage or nurture. Some doors will open for them; some slam shut. Once again, there will be 3 minute auditions in front of 5 or 10 people--over and over again.
Yes, many working actors did not go to top programs. And there are small programs out there with wonderful, caring faculty who can provide good training. The MT college training program is just one rung on a very long and difficult ladder. All we can do is be supportive and be there for them when/if they fall and encourage them to get right back up again. |