<p>So let me give you a slight back story so i can get some help. If i don’t get into any of the schools I audition at I plan to go to University of West Florida. They have an open enrollment. Is this a good thing? Could it hurt me career and future wise…I’d like to end up performing in regional theatre or teaching at a higschool. </p>
<p>So my question is-do people look down upon people that went to a school they automatically got into?</p>
<p>If you go to an audition and give a fabulous performance, no one is going to care where you went to school! Directors/choreographers/producers want someone who can make their show come to life, and if you can do that, where you learned your craft is not particularly relevant. A prestigious school may look good on your resume, but after that first glance, you still have to prove yourself.</p>
<p>My advice if you want to teach high school is to go the least expensive route you can, usually a state university in the state where you reside (of course). Most school administrators who do the hiring don’t know beans about theater or theater schools; all they want to see is that you’re certified to teach. From what I’ve read on this board, there seem to be many good theater schools in Florida; some are more selective than others, but it would be possible to get great theater training and teacher certification without mortgaging the farm. Of course, money may be no object for you or your parents, but if you are going to have to have loans to pay for school, this is the route I would recommend.</p>