We canceled our Wright State audition for next weekend… the whole strike-thing scares me (even thought they have reached an agreement supposedly and faculty has returned to class)… But the students were literally going to class and there were no professors… pretty sure it went on for weeks if not over a month. My daughter was the one who found out about it and read all the details and told me.
@afterp89 I feel your pain! Your kid probably would have gotten into that school had she considered any other major but BFA MT. At the same time, imagine if family legacy played a big role MT artistic decision process - that would be a nightmare. So - in an awful way, you took a hit for the MT team.
@DramaLlama18 - so funny. I just hid the spreadsheet rows for “dead to us” schools. It’s hard to know why some rejections hurt more than others. Some schools earn eternal enmity during this process and some you shrug off. Some of it has to do with expectations + how the school treats the student during the process. But some of it is just random. I’m fine with the three of the top-choice schools that rejected my D but I’m permanently pissed at a fourth even though (in retrospect) she is much better off where she landed! 
@DramaLlama18 You are right, I certainly wouldn’t hope for legacy influence for the artistic decision, but I did expect some help and communication with navigating their process. If my D can’t cut it for the program that’s understandable, but she should at least get a shot if she’s able to follow the same process as everyone else. I’ve mentioned before I’m a sports fan - my alma mater’s basketball coach has a son who plays, but he wasn’t good enough for Division I so he plays Division III at another school.
Regarding Wright State, I would encourage anyone with concerns to reach out to Joe Deer. Performing arts is probably the best thing going at that school.
An article in the Dayton paper seems to indicate the strike at Wright State is over but the paper did not address how the school is addressing the fiscal strain.
https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2019/02/11/wright-state-union-reach-deal-to-end-strike.html
We are booked to go to Wright State a week from tomorrow. However…
Wright State is in the midst of handling financial issues, which has resulted in layoffs and a $91 million budget shortfall between 2013 and 2017.
That does not sound good
@CaMom13 - I totally agree, there are some schools - even ones she really loved, where the no rolled off the back, and some that permanently influenced how I feel about the institution. D herself was WAY over it long ago. She was talking to a younger friend in the throws of audition angst and saying that she barely remembers any of the other places. Goes to show that kids are better adjusted than parents 
@16or32bars the previous fiscal issues came up during our visit - be sure to ask when you’re there. They said it had no effect on the performing arts programs. They know it’s a concern and did not hesitate to address it.
I think they also get some money from the local community. We saw their show while there and it was nearly sold out and they have a number of full season subscribers from the area.
@morgan830 I am such a technology clod. I attempted to PM you, but I sent the PM to 23 people! I think I might have sent it to anyone that has ever PMed me. OMG! My S goes to Syracuse- he is in acting and absolutely loves it. Last spring an acting student was selected as the lead in the main stage musical. There is a lot of crossover. PM me if you want more info. I’m pretty sure I know how to respond. (and sorry to everyone who got my unsolicited PM). ?
OK, I don’t think I’ve seen this discussed… my son did a few walk-in auditions in LA (we don’t need to discuss feelings on walk-ins :)) ). Anyway, a couple of the schools really liked him, but we are past their application dates. He thought that they would give him instructions to bypass the deadlines. Does anyone have any experience with this type of thing happening? TiA
@MomofJ5 @morgan830 Syracuse also said in their session in Chicago that they are starting a new program this year, where an acting major can do acting/singing… this is for those who show no aptitude for dancing. And based on the dance instructor that was there, I would assume that is everyone 
@MomofJ5 hahahahaha thank you! D didn’t audition for Syracuse. But it’s interesting to learn of the programs who do allow for crossover.
@TexasMTDad when this happened to my daughter she contacted admissions from the school and they sent her some king of link to override the system which then enabled her to complete the app. She has even gotten an acceptance from one of the walk-ins so we are happy she did the ones she did (two in NY and one in Chicago… nothing crazy. No flames please!!! LOL)
My son got an email today from Otterbein after Chicago unifieds. It said he will “remain in the pool of applicants” being considered for one of the 16 available slots for admission. With all of the no’s from Chicago or earlier auditions (sorry to all those that received them), this is not a “no”, feels better than a “wait list”, but still not a “yes”. Like others have said about academic acceptances, they mean something but you’re not in until you’re artistically in. In fact, my son started out his text…you probably don’t care…and then told me he got a “still in the running” email. I was thrilled for him but more “hurry up and wait some more”.
thanks @El-Cee!
@TexasMTDad - Hmm I am not sure what the “new” program is because they’ve always allowed actors to take voice, though they DO charge extra. Maybe that’s what will change? If I ever figure that out, I’ll post.
My D applied mostly for Acting, although she is a strong singer. In my heart, though, I really wanted her to end up somewhere that included voice for actors and so we always asked about that. Syracuse and UNCSA are particularly strong. In addition, it is noteworthy the programs that have actors sing at auditions: for UNCSA and Guthrie, students are to be prepared to sing and at UNCSA they always do. My D sang at Guthrie audition and callback as well. Others can chime in on this subject. Some schools keep Acting and MT VERY separate and you would have to push hard to get vocal training or dance training.
@momofj5 they said that it is new this year… and they just got approval to announce it… maybe even in Chicago. I think it is a “consolation prize” for kids who show no aptitude for dancing but still want to pursue musical theater as opposed to acting.
@Jpkcmo - that is a good email you got from Otterbein. It means your S is in the final round of consideration. My D got the opposite email today (for BFA Acting). Consider it good progress, you’re closer to a yes!
I believe CMU has both acting and MT have all their core classes together the first two years. Acting gets to sing and dance. Other colleges that I know where the acting program can include singing and dance are BU, NYU, and LIU Post.