<p>I have to say that while I was prepared to meet horrific stage parents during the audition process, I mostly met a lot of nice caring parents who seemed to be going through the same thing I was. It was fairly easy to spot the helicopter stage parents and I armored myself with lots of books and an ipod to tune them out. I have also found this forum on cc to be incredibly helpful and supportive and I don’t think people would take the time to give kids wrong advice to enhance their own kid’s position. I am glad my D will be studying with Billy at the Meisner studio in the fall!! We are looking forward to a great experience.</p>