Veteran Parents...First Summer Experience Recommendations After MT Freshman Year?

janne006
Wed, 17 Oct 2018 16:55:52 +0000

Each student has his or her own journey, but I can tell you a little about my daughter’s experience. I think summer is a good opportunity for student’s to build their resumes. For some students, they can get show credits through summer stock – as company members, apprentices, interns. Summer stock can be great performance and general theater experience. Another way to build a resume is through training programs as you mentioned. When my daughter was a senior, she was looking for year-round work – having a resume with good professional credits and solid training really helps. Getting EMC points while still in school if possible is also beneficial. At my daughter’s school, the students are encouraged to drop educational credits from their resumes as they gain professional credits (again this will vary). When students audition for professional work, most everything comes down to the actual audition (so audition experience is crucial), but a professional resume can also speak volumes. However, summer is also a good opportunity to earn much needed money (or take a much needed break), so students might choose shorter show or training commitments. to allow them to earn money to help with college expenses. It’s wonderful to have a performance job or contract upon graduation, but many of those early jobs come with small salaries or stipends. It’s important for students to have a good handle on their finances. It’s all a balancing act!