| Elon is awesome
I am a current music theatre major at Elon and I have to say it is the most amazing place you could ever ask for. Our faculty is amazing. They go above and beyond the call of duty to help us, because they really care. My teachers are also my friends and I know that I can go to them no matter what. For example, after auditions for shows the directors have an open door policy so we can find out what went well with our audition, what we need to work on, and honestly why we did or did not earn a role.
Elon kids are really going places and doing great things. The program has only had ten graduating classes and we've already had alumns on broadway... and a ton on national tours. One of our seniors this year just landed Millie in the National Tour of Thoroughly Modern Millie... and she doesn't even graduate for another 2 months... Heck, a New York Casting agent said at the South Eastern Theatre Conference that we have the top program in the country... its really nice having the security of knowing you're getting an education that will help you get a job.
The best part about Elon, though is how close everyone in our department is. It's a small program, about 16 per class and we take a lot of classes with the kids we'll graduate with. It helps us create a bond and a friendship that serves as a support system throughout our four years. The people I've met in the music theatre department are my very best friends. They will always be there for me, supporting me... Elon is a safe environment. It's a place where you can make mistakes and grow without worrying about getting cut. You're supposed to make mistakes because it's the only way you can learn.
I really think Elon has a great thing going. It's really changed my life and has been the best decision I've ever made. I'm so proud of my school, department, and classmates. It's a fantastic thing to be a part of and a wonderful place to be. |