<p>If your D is a senior (I didn’t know that) and she wants to earn money in the pit orchestra for musicals, I suggest she works and not be looking for programs (most programs you pay to attend). I’m not sure so sure she’d be considered a college student, but she can find out. </p>
<p>But in many places, including where I live, even if a theater is community theater and the actors are not paid, the musicians are all paid. And often they are looking for musicians. If your D is good and has played in pit orchestras in high school and has a resume, she could possibly get work playing for musicals at theater in your region that are not high level professional theaters. I know she could do that here. And this is a good summer to earn money for spending money in college too.</p>
<p>Also, if your D is looking for paid work (versus your sending her to a program), it is much better if she is the one contacting these places as it doesn’t look good when a parent does that when it is for a job.</p>
<p>One more idea…what instrument does she play? By chance is it piano? She may want to look at children’s theater camps (day or boarding) and inquire about being hired as accompanist for their shows.</p>