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Dear Babs,
I want to be an actor on Broadway or in Hollywood one day, so I’m looking at college theatre and drama programs. It seems like there are a lot of good schools in New York and California, but I’m not sure if I’m ready to make a huge move like that yet. Any advice?
Signed,
I Wanna Be Famous
Dear Famous,
New York and California are certainly where many film and theatre people live and work. And sure, there are definitely excellent undergraduate programs in theatre and film in these cities; Wagner College, New York University, USC, and UCLA to name just a few.
However, don’t believe for one second that NYC and Hollywood are the only options you have when looking for theatre and drama programs. There are many schools throughout the country with excellent programs that will prepare you well, regardless of their location.
Don’t believe me? I contacted the folks at some schools outside of NY and La-La Land and here’s what they had to say:
From Linda Essig, director of the School of Theatre and Film in the Herberger College of the Arts at Arizona State University : “I usually advise students to follow their passion. But for many students, NY or LA are mythological rather than real places. There are excellent, professionally oriented programs in theatre and/or film throughout the country. Students should look at who is on the faculty and what their professional activities are on a national and international level.”
From Chris Roberts, Chair of the Dept. of Film, Video, and Theatre at Stevenson University (formerly Villa Julie College): “We encourage our students to work on the films that come right here to Maryland, and also to intern at the local stations in the Baltimore/Washington, DC area. We also have many students employed at Discovery Communications in Silver Spring. There are over 50 theatres in the Baltimore/Washington,DC area, and we encourage our students to take advantage of those opportunities as well. All of our full time faculty are actively working in the field which gives our students plenty of networking opportunities.”
Ha! Take that, NY and LA!
Check this blog next week when Babs gives more tips on film and theatre programs! As always, feel free to e-mail her questions about your college search.
