Okay, so here’s the deal - as truncated as possible. I auditioned and did the whole nine yards Senior year and was accepted into two very good MT programs (NYU and Rider) and could not afford them in the slightest. I have no financial support from my parents.
I instead went to a BA theatre program, at a school with a top BFA program I might add, where I am receiving excellent training in the areas of voice and dance but a significant lack of training in acting. I was cast in both Mainstage musicals as a freshman with all the BFA’s (one ensemble and one strong supporting role) and feel very involved. I am actually receiving the same exact voice and dance training as the students in the BFA program, including music theory and aural skills. I also have prior piano experience. But I know that in the real world the acting training is so important and I cannot just glaze over it.
I am looking to find a BFA program that I can afford (my high school and college grades are quite literally perfect if that helps) that I might be able to transfer into. It doesn’t need to be a top program by any means, but I am looking for a school that can nurture all three areas of performing. I am willing to start over for four more years, but again, it is all dependent upon price.
I may be able to get recommendations from professors who like me at my university (which again is a very highly renowned program) and my resume with decent college credits and professional summer stock can’t hurt either.
Please - any advice on what you would do or recommended schools would be SO appreciated!
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