<p>Hi actressmom2 - welcome!!</p>
<p>1) My D has at least 2 friends who took gap years and then got into auditioned BFA programs. I honestly don’t of any reason a school would hold a gap year against someone. The issue you may be thinking about is kids who are enrolled in other schools who want to enter a BFA program having to start over as a freshman because of the sequencing of the classes in many BFA programs.</p>
<p>2) You may want to read through this listing. It lists NYC and LA programs. I’m sure there are others out there but here’s a place to start. My D looked closely at Stella Adler in NYC before deciding to go to the “more traditional” college route. I would include Circle in the Square, Atlantic and Neighborhood Playhouse on any list I was putting together as well. As with anything, just my personal opinion there 
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/theater-drama-majors/950803-non-scholastic-training-la-nyc.html?highlight=adler[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/theater-drama-majors/950803-non-scholastic-training-la-nyc.html?highlight=adler</a></p>
<p>3) Not knowing what city I don’t know what resources might be there. But universities with theatre programs and regional theatres are often great places to start. There are programs and individual coaches that offer intense college audition prep out there too. I have seen several workshop listing on Playbill recently. I am happy to share who my D used if you want to PM (private message) me for details. </p>
<p>Just curious - any reason she can’t audition for and try and work in local productions now? My D went to a charter school with no theatre program. So all her experience came from community/regional work. She got to work with lots of directors and learned so much along the way. Most community theatres rehearse evenings and weekends so the hours are perfect for students. There may be other reasons she can’t do that now but just thought I would throw that out there.</p>
<p>You’ll find so many wonderful and helpful people on this thread. So don’t be afraid to ask questions! I have no idea how many I asked last year when my D was a senior but I got lots of help here and so will you. Best of luck to you and Break a Leg to your D!!</p>