The fine line between confident enough and too confident

College Majors Theater/Drama Majors
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<p>It depends on the context. However, there is A LOT of cockiness dealing with fellow BFA hopefuls.This is a competitive field and college auditions put you face-to-face with the relatively small pool of people who ALL want the same thing. Drama, maliciousness, jealousy, b*tchiness and arrogance is bound to ensue. Everyone thinks they have what it takes and many do have what it takes, but that does not equal acceptance to a program by any means at all. </p>

<p>I try not to let it affect me. There’s always someone out there better than you at what you do. So what Joe Schmoe has been the lead in every musical in high school? They were probably roles given due to seniority, favoritism and reputation–as is commonplace in high school theatre programs. When Joe gets out into the real world and perhaps even college and realizes that even extremely talented actors do not book anywhere near every audition they do, he will get his *ss kicked. Oh, you have a perfect triple pirouette? So do 200 others out of the 400 that auditioned. If people want to be snotty, they can do so. It’s only more embarrassing for them when something doesn’t go their way.</p>

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<p>Wanted to update about the audition where the auditor told my son his audition was “awesome!”. He received his acceptance from the school yesterday :slight_smile: </p>

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<p>Otterbein correct? Such great news!! </p>

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<p>Actually it was Coastal Carolina U for MT. He received both acceptances yesterday :slight_smile: </p>

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<p>@entertainersmom, my D received her Coastal acceptance yesterday too! We love that school and she has committed!</p>

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<p>Congratulations sydism!! Son loved the audition process and thought the auditors were wonderful.</p>

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<p>Congratulations, entertainersmom and sydism!</p>

<p>See, sometimes auditors do say what they really think and feel!</p>

<p>On the topic-- it was remarkable how self-confident the Juilliard students were, probably the only thing they had in common! </p>