<p>ActingDad wrote, “A huge limitation in this process is there is just not enough time to investigate all the possible schools.”</p>
<p>Actually, if you are only looking for at BFA programs and have geographical restrictions, it is not too hard to investigate all of the schools that fall within that particular subset. :)</p>
<p>Emmybet’s post above provides some excellent guidelines. One thing that can be said for schools that offer a fairly wide number of options in theatre training is that some kids’ interests evolve over time. My own son started college with the primary objective of learning Shakespearean type (heightened language) classical acting. Now he is as interested in directing than acting (if not more so), is doing a dance minor, and has fallen in love with physical theatre. </p>
<p>Just as your D’s thoughts about where to apply are evolving, her proclivities may evolve as time goes on.</p>