<p>I want to Piggyback on 45 Percenter’s statement about Philadelphia. It has a vibrant regional theater scene and a Fringe Festival that kicks off on September 2. Here’s a link to [2011</a> Philadelphia Live Arts Festival & Philly Fringe](<a href=“http://www.livearts-fringe.org/]2011”>http://www.livearts-fringe.org/). My daughter, who is applying to theater arts programs this year is producing her own show in the festival and also appearing in a show her sister is producing (and therefore will get a slightly late start on her college essays.) Watching the process close-up has made me realize how much theater talent and opportunity there is in this city-- a great place for young actors.</p>