<p>It doesn’t matter that much where your college is located in terms of future career opportunities. Many who attend BFA programs in MT will head to NYC upon graduation and do the audition circuit. In fact, CCM has a showcase in NYC for its seniors with casting directors and talent agents and many get representation from that or are seen and that can be an initial transition into the industry. Talent will get you the jobs. Having CCM on the resume can’t hurt, that’s for sure. While there are some added benefits if one attends a program in a major theater center such as NYC and making connections while in school, it is definitely NOT a necessity. There are “networks” anyway for someone coming out of CCM in New York. And then there’s the showcase. </p>
<p>I see many prospective students who seem to think they HAVE to go to school in a place like Manhattan but this is simply not the case. The training matters and it can be anywhere and then upon graduation, one enters the audition circuit like everyone else. Believe me, going to CCM in Ohio is not a drawback and their graduates often do great. That said, my kid happens to go to a BFA program in NYC and already feels connected to many in the industry but while that is an added plus, it was not what drove her decision to attend that program and again, is not a necessity in attending a fine MT program. Someone coming out of any great MT program will have some degree of “connections” through their program and also many programs hold showcases. In the end, the geographic location of your program is not that important. There are some added plusses perhaps, but these are not essential in the long run.</p>