Performing at Vassar for a non-major

kenzie1992
Thu, 16 Sep 2010 19:02:54 +0000

Hi! I’m a senior girl in the process of applying for colleges and for about a year now Vassar has been near the top of my list, fighting Brown for first choice.

Vassar sounds like a near-perfect fit for me, but I do have one concern. I have a passion for theatre and I want to continue to act for as long as possible, but I don’t know if I’ll major in it. If I do, it would be as a double major, or I might just minor in it. But not getting a degree in it at all is a strong possibility.

My worry is that at a school with such a renowned theatre department it will be too competitive for a non major to get any good stage time. I’m not saying I want or need to be the star of every mainstage show, but I do want a chance to undertake challenging performance opportunities (ie more than just spear carrier #3). I know I could challenge myself just by taking acting classes, which I definitely will do, but I’m addicted to the thrill of performance. So I want to have a shot at that.

Is this a legitimate concern? Is there anyone who can tell me about the availability of performance opportunities for non-majors? any input would be greatly appreciated.