<p>There is no path that guarantees success, and there is no path that precludes it either. You can find stories about people making it after years of tippy top training, and stories about people who “Just went along with a friend and got cast”. Find YOUR path- after all, it’s your life!!</p>
<p>I second the people suggesting Northwestern. If you like the small liberal arts thing, Kenyon is a wonderful choice- LOTS of focus on writing across all curriculum, and a strong theater community. Just a suggestion ;)) </p>