<p>More or less, I feel that students are so dead-set “this is what I want” as the BFA program that they don’t realize that being a BA student isn’t to say I’ll never be a Broadway performer; especially when people refer to the BA as their “safety” because it’s non-audition (generally). I’ve unfortunately met many a person online and in real life who immediately put out a preference towards the BFA without even seeing the classes! I feel the possibility of the BA and all it offers isn’t even discussed! It might save someone (my past self, for example) the disappointment if they are not offered the BFA if they actually discussed with someone about the BA major program. </p>
<p>But yes, my intent was to post a little, share whatever wisdom I’ve gathered from majoring in Theatre, spreading awareness and whatnot. I can’t speak for all schools, especially those out of NYS but still—I won’t deny it irks me to see so little attention paid to the BA program. </p>
<p>THIS is the most valuable advice I’ve ever read pertaining to choose a college to study theatre. Of course, it was published three days before I graduated from High School and long after I sent in my accepted acceptance letter but I was relieved to see where I magically went right. [Theatre</a> Ideas: Choosing an Undergraduate College and Theatre Department](<a href=“http://theatreideas.blogspot.com/2010/06/choosing-undergraduate-college-and.html]Theatre”>(The New) Theatre Ideas: Choosing an Undergraduate College and Theatre Department)</p>