<p>I did! Most of my friends back home aren’t theatre kids so I was safe and sound. But I did once have an in-car beltathon from Atlanta to Myrtle Beach (a good 5 hours) and boy, did I regret it the next day. </p>
<p>Weight is a touchy issue with performers in general, at any school. At CCU people have been told in portfolio reviews that it is in their best interest to lose weight, but more than likely the faculty will suggest that people “get in shape”. Not everyone is required to be stick thin or extremely muscular (although some types DO call for it). As a musical theatre major, however, you need to be able to dance well and for long periods of time, and you need to be athletic in able to do that. Dance classes help, but a heck of a lot of theatre majors I know grab big salads for dinnner before heading to Zumba in addition. Personally, I am primarily concered with making sure my classmates are healthy, because I know the dangers that can come with being told to lose weight. So we all try to look out for eachother in that regard. </p>
<p>Plus, if you are in a BFA Program, chances are you are not UNattractive, in my opinion. People are quirky, but the idea is that actors are typically good looking and it’s hard to get into a BFA program if you don’t at least fit a certain “look”, more so at some schools than others. Some people just need to be reminded that they are uniquely beautiful, including me, especially when the faculty have to be a little honest on occassion in regards to your career.</p>