<p>SDonCC: “I wouldn’t worry so much about what the theater pros say…”</p>
<p>See: <a href=“http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/10/business/yourmoney/10homefront.html?_r=1&ref=yourmoney[/url]”>http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/10/business/yourmoney/10homefront.html?_r=1&ref=yourmoney</a></p>
<p>Theater pros suggest BA programs because they know how incredibly difficult it is to make a living from the acting biz. Most actors, even those with years of experience on Broadway, spend much of their life working a second job so they can afford to pay a mortgage, make car payments, raise a family, and pay college tuition bills (both theirs and their children’s). </p>
<p>Having ridden the roller coaster of actor’s life for more than 33 years, I would encourage anyone entering the business to get a BA. They won’t need it when times are good and acting brings in six figures, but they will be grateful to have it during those years when acting brings in six cents. Trust me; I’ve experienced both.</p>