<p>@jeffandann - as soon as I saw that my D was determined to head down the MT road, I starting researching everything that I could find in order to prepare myself for what I figured would be a very challenging career path. I found these books, which are first-hand accounts by professional actors, to be very helpful as a parent trying to “learn the ropes” and developing at least a modicum of insight into what she would be in for (the first two are referenced in the thread: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/musical-theater-major/102726-books-other-resources-mt-students.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/musical-theater-major/102726-books-other-resources-mt-students.html</a>)</p>
<p>“Til The Fat Girl Sings: From an Overweight Nobody to a Broadway Somebody-A Memoir,” Sharon Wheatley </p>
<p>“Making It on Broadway: Actors’ Tales of Climbing to the Top,” David Wienir, Jodie Langel, Jason Alexander</p>
<p>“Unnaturally Green: One girl’s journey along a yellow brick road less traveled,” Felicia Ricci</p>
<p>Reading this helped prepare me for what she was going to face in the casting process from ninth grade onward and it has really helped to have some insight into what lies ahead at each step of the way. There are many other resources available as well. For example, Sharon Wheatley has an interesting blog.</p>