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How do I choose between my two passions?

The two things I'm most passionate about are acting and law. I was going to major in English and minor in theatre, the best of both worlds. But, how am I supposed to juggle law school and acting! I don't want to give either, but they don't really go hand and hand. Now I don't even know what to major in. HELP!

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Casey’s Answer

Well, I think you'd be surprised. My best friend started taking acting lessons in law school because it helped with his public speaking. One of the most difficult things, for my brother as well who's now an attorney, was to be able to articulate and annunciate a train of thought to a crowd of people. My dad, who's also an attorney, has to speak to a lot of juries and play a certain character that the jury can empathize with. I think you're on the right path, choosing english as a major.

I've been working in the entertainment business as a producer and development executive for awhile now. I don't think I ever really cared where the actors went to school. I was always privy to audition actors my industry friends / agents sent my way or to people who had notable directors/projects on their resume. I think the best acting experience is found outside the classroom. On the other hand, you cannot go to law school "outside the classroom."
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Maura’s Answer

My college roommate's passions were medicine and music (singing). She picked medicine for her career, but stayed active in at least one singing organization throughout her education and career. It satisfied both passions and gave her a great outlet. At times, it was challenging and the singing had to take a backseat in the context of her decisions, but she always made as much room for singing as possible and kept it alive in her life. You are fortunate to have both passions and while I encourage you to choose one as a priority, I encourage you to nurture the other and be adaptive as time permits you to invest more or less time in the other! My mother-in-law chose to make her living as a teacher, but continued to act throughout her life in local theaters. It was a treat to my children to see their grandmother doing something she loved, simply for the love of it! Good luck and again, I think you are very fortunate to have multiple passions!
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Wayne’s Answer

Always look at what you love and what you need to do as if possible one thing that completes you, but when your likes and need to be done are complete opposites then make a logical decision that shall pay for what you love.
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Morgan’s Answer

Hi Jolee,

Law School does not really come into play until after your undergraduate degree. Just because you major in theatre does not mean you couldn't receive a law degree after. In fact, theatre can come quite handy for law. Also - you could consider being a lawyer for the arts (helping organizations form 501c3 status, legal issues pertaining to copyright in the arts, etc). I hope this helps.

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Morgan
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