If you're a drama major, did you do summer programs?

supportive
Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:59:49 +0000

My son got into the BFA Acting program at NYU and never attended a summer intensive or did community theatre or hired a college audition coach. He worked his ass of in high school and read as many plays as he could. Yes, it helped that he went to a PA school but he worked his ass off! Personally, I believe the summer theatre intensives held at colleges have become huge money-makers- and that’s a great for them. Of course, everyone loves to attend these programs but they can be very expensive. If your family has the money, then go for it. What kid doesn’t want to go away for the summer and be with kids who share their love for theatre. However, it is totally not necessary to get into a good BFA program. I think sometimes, posts on CC make parents feel like they must do all of these things to get their kid into a great program. I firmly believe that the school that accepts your child and the decision is mutual, it almost always works out for the best!