<p>rose: i don’t know of any survey of that question. It’s just observation of the actors I see. No hard data. but the same can be said for bfa/mfa actors, no data on how many of them are working vs non bfa/mfa/college actors.</p>
<p>it doesn’t sound like being critical of some bfa programs is helpful to finding a good program or structuring a non bfa theater arts/acting eduction…in LA/NY:) </p>
<p>since I’ve been immersed in college sports recently here’s an analogy that might fit: there are 70+ D1 universities competing in sport X. Some of these schools coaches/assistant coaches/staff, their methodology, and their school reputation in sports are considered tops. schools like ucla and Duke, yet these coaches and their methodology are weak, and they unfortunately are injuring the athletes by teaching them bad technique and over training them. And they lose. After 4 years the graduating athlete will not properly trained to advance into the pro X sport. </p>
<p>I’m surprised theater arts programs get a pass on this type of critical analysis by future actors, etc. The sports departments and their personnel certainly don’t, the junior athletes are talking all the time about which ones suck, which ones are great, and who’s getting better. And who’s training privately.</p>