Theatre College Panel; help! :)

DramaMamma
Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:25:40 +0000

I’m thinking of working with our local drama boosters to organize a Theatre College Night for our rising juniors & seniors. Specifically so they can hear the stories/lessons learned/advice from the students a couple years ahead of them.

Has anyone done this before? How did you organize it? As I think it through I can see this potentially having alot of utility, but there needs to be a focus…is this for the parents or students, what is the focus, etc.

Any thoughts?

Here are some things I was thinking…

First, cover both acting & non-acting sides of the theatre.
Organize a panel with HS seniors (who JUST went through this), college students, and perhaps a young working professional in the area.
Start with intros.
Start with common questions for all acting & non-acting panel members (maybe their thoughts on BA versus BFA; performing arts school versus traditional 4 year university setting, etc.)
Have some common questions for acting panel members (audition recommendations?)
Common questions for non-acting panel members (what are the degree options?)
Then, Q&A to specific members.

Obviously not well flushed out yet.

Any thoughts?
Thanks.