soozievt

I do not know Point Park well enough or do not know those who attend, enough to comment about Point Park. But PLEASE know that if you have a child pursuing a BFA program at ANY college (my post is not about POINT PARK), that you can be very very talented and not be cast in a production. You need to understand that every kid who is admitted is talented. This is not like HS anymore. These kids already passed a big hurdle to get in and now your child will be among many very talented kids on their level or possibly higher level. Once in a BFA program, you may have been used to being a big fish in a small pond, but will often become a small fish in a bigger pond. The chances in casting are WAY more difficult in a BFA program where the program is FULL of talent. I don't know the poliitcs at PP. But I do have a kid in a BFA program that is full of talented kids. They can't all get into every show. Also, casting is NOT all about talent but about fit for the part. Some amazingly talented kids don't always get into the shows. They may not be right for the part or there are too many talented kids than parts available. Yes, you want your child to have performance opportunities in college. But you have to also be realistic that chances in casting will be difficult in BFA programs. Also, younger students are up against older ones who have had more years of BFA training. Entering a BFA program can be a very humbling experience when you see all the huge talent around you. Getting cast is NOT a given.

So, you can recommend others look at other schools (and they should), but believe me, getting into ANY BFA program is NO guarantee that you WILL be cast. PLEASE know this NOW.