<p>Chrissy and Chrissy’s D…I’m glad you also enjoyed the article. I also felt it was one of the better I have read on the subject. A large personal concern for us, after considering whether a particular program will provide great training, is what can we do with this very expensive degree acquired if my D isn’t able to support herself in the business or wants to pursue another career. One thing she has considered is law school and so considering whether a law school will be more impressed by her BA or BFA has been a consideration. </p>
<p>Believe it or not I remember a time when you could rise in a corporation with a high school education. I have watched a BA become mandatory and then an MBA or PHD. Now a corporation life is different than theatre…we all know there are some successful people without any college. However just based on watching success in this field I really wonder if there is not a trend towards more training/education. (setting aside the exceptions). I have often read the philosophy that an MFA is only for people that want to teach. (although I personally like the backup option that would create for my D) But recently whether looking at Tony winners or Playbills I have noticed more and more people that pursued a BA followed by an MFA. </p>
<p>My D is taught by MFAs, sees them in performances, performs alongside them. At least where she is she is amazed at their talent. Two basic thoughts keep resonating with me…first, if there is an MFA program that has to mean there is MORE to learn and if there is more to learn, there has to exist the possibility to be better in your field. The second thought is …well…Meryl Streep has an MFA. Here is one opinion…</p>
<p>[ActorsLife.com</a> : Feature Article: To MFA or Not to MFA… That is the Question](<a href=“http://www.actorslife.com/article.php?id=141]ActorsLife.com”>http://www.actorslife.com/article.php?id=141)</p>