baymom

I haven't posted for awhile - mostly lurking - but had to respond to Doctor John's post. Our visit to Otterbein was the best of all that we had. We felt special, welcome, comfortable and yet not "given a line." Doctor John (who rearranged his schedule to accomodate our plane schedule) was really honest with my S and me about the tough odds of these programs and talked to us a bit about other programs in our area (Wisconsin) that would be good alternatives. We got a "sneak peek" at the theater contruction in progress and a look at a typical freshman schedule. We got to sit in with the students an listen to an agent from NYC who is a friend of Dr. John's give a an incredibly funny (and insightful) talk about what to expect when looking for an agent and auditioning. My S whipped out a notebook and wrote furiously just like he was a senior about to graduate from college! We were almost late for our flight because we didn't want to leave. But my S came away feeling there were a lot of options - although Otterbein would be his first choice, he applied and has been accepted to two non-audition programs and is auditioning at three programs some would say are "second tier" but look to have solid programs and some good results. He is resolved to be happy with wherever he ends up.