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Isaiah859 views

What degree should I major in if I want to be a Creative Director?

I am currently working in healthcare administration looking to pivot my career to creative directing. I have no clue where to start. I have interest in musical theater, production design, graphic design, and creative writing.

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Mickey703 views

I'm young and really don't know all that much about college. I know that I want to pursue musical theater, but how do I go about doing that?

I've had my sights set on NYU, but I currently live in MD, and it would be pretty expensive. Are there any scholarships that could help relieve the price I can work towards? I'm really ill-informed about college, and if it's not a bother, I would really like the whole process to be explained. And also, assuming I graduate with some form of musical theater degree, how does the "real world" work in theater? I also plan on having kids--how is that possible if you're a full-time actor, especially one that goes on national tours? I'm not trying to sound naïve, but I was never taught about college and it's bringing me a lot of unwanted stress because it just seems so huge and incomprehensible. Is there any advice you all have to offer?

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Maddie219 views

After earning a BFA in musical theater, what are the best strategies for becoming a working actor / performer in Broadway level productions What are the biggest challenges and what should I be prepared for??

I want some real-world insights on the challenges that recent BFA graduates encounter while trying to make a career in musical theater. What's the average pay for musical theater jobs? Will I have to have a second job? What are job opportunities like in different geographic locations in the United States?

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Julia296 views

What are different careers that and involved in theatre and acting?

I am 15 and theatre is one of the hobbies that I have. I am wondering what careers are in this direction.

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Kylie450 views

My name is Kylie. I am sixteen and currently a Junior. Do you have any recommendations on college for a student with an average GPA and a want to be a musical theatre major? I really need some advice on how to get into a certain college and which one to pick.

I have musical theatre experience. I have been in my high school drama club for over 6 years now. Some standout roles are: Carlotta (Phantom of the Opera), Mr.s Teavee (Charlie and the Chocloate Factory), Jan (Grease) along with many others. I have had voice lessons training for opera singing for almost 7 years now. I also perform at my community theatre. I also do color guard and am the captain this year. I also plan for trying out for all Ohio ( a show that has student actors from all across the state.) I have also done solo and ensemble for 2 years now. Freshman year: I did Kind Fortune smiles, class B, and got a 1. Sophomore year: I did Sebben crudele, class B Italian, and got a 1. I am doing a class A this year

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Anthony481 views

How do i get into the musical theatre world after high school?

I am a 15 year old sophomore at a private high school, looking to get a bfa in college. i would like to know just generally more about how difficult it is to get that degree and when i should start preparing for auditions.

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Luke731 views

How can I get into acting professionally at age 16?

I have been acting in school plays and musicals for 8 years. I have also taken theatre and acting classes.

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Bridget806 views

Stuck Between 2 Paths and graduating soon what should I do?

I am 21 and completing my final year in university as a psychology, forensic specialization and criminology dual major with a minor in youth and children studies. I have been struggling with deciding 'what to do with my life' for a long time but it has become serious as I need to start applying to graduate schools. My first path/interest has to do with my majors. I am extremely interested in young offenders, at risk youth, mental health and criminality and general, and other forensic psychology related topics. I do not know what exact career I would want but I do have some ideas. I am looking to pursue a masters degree in forensic psychology, I am not completely sure I like doing research which is what most if not all master/graduate programs consist of though. Fortunately I am doing a Honours thesis this year which may help but I'm still nervous about not being good enough to do these programs. My other dilemma is that I have strong passions in another field. For the longest time I have wanted to be a singer it is my biggest passion, and I am honestly happiest singing. More recently I have developed a passion for musical theatre as it incorporates other things I like such as acting. However I have no experience or training in singing or theatre which makes it difficult to pursue. For my entire life practically I've been interested in the arts: music, singing, writing, acting and so on but I feel like for one it is too late for me to pursue it. I also really love my major(s) and feel passionate about doing things in that field but I also want to do theatre/the arts. I feel so stuck and I worry I will have issues pursuing a career in forensic psychology - I have mental health issues and this past year has been extremely difficult making my school work suffer so I worry I will get burnout and have another bad episode. I wish there was a way to do both somehow because that would make me feel very complete but it seems impossible especially considering how much time both careers need and the importance of work life balance. I am hoping someone has some insight. I apologize if this doesn't make sense

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Joshua997 views

I’d it possible to become an actor at 14 and if so how?

I’ve been wanting to be in the entertainment business for my whole life. Now that I’m 14 and have some skills I want to know how I can make this a possibility.

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Aleena542 views

How to a popular singer How to in the 10% of singers that make it to the big stage??

How to be a popular singer in a short amount of time.

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Luke1338 views

How to memorize monologues quickly? #Spring2024

I am 16 and have an advanced theatre audition that I am going to, I have to memorize two monologues, one comedic and the other dramatic. I have ten days to do it.

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Luke783 views

How can teenagers realistically portray adults when acting? #Sping2024

I am a 16 year old interested in making my career in film acting, directing, writing, and producing. I am creating a TV sitcom set in 1950s New York. All of my actors will be high schoolers, who will be portraying adults. How can I sell the idea to distributors such as Tubi, even though adult characters are being played by teens.

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Milo708 views

How could I break into the acting industry in highschool?

Hello! I’m a Highschool theater student and I was wondering how or even if I could go into the big time acting industry in highschool! I think I’m ok at acting so maybe it’s possible!

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Wyatt1185 views

How do I hire people (actors, set directors, costume artists, musical score orchestras) for my movie-production company ?

How do I hire people (actors, set directors, costume artists, musical score orchestras) for my movie-production company?

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Lily1540 views

I have to take fine arts at my school, but which should I choose if I want to be a doctor? Does it matter at all?

My school has a fine arts requirement to graduate. I would like to become a doctor and am not very interested in art. What genre of classes are best for my situation? My school offers choir, band, orchestra, theatre arts, visual arts, dance, technical theatre, and art history at various levels and subgenres. Does it even matter that much and should I choose any of them? This is high school, by the way!

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Olivia618 views

How should I improve acting/vocals for school musicals/plays?

I'm a middle/high school student who's interested in participating in plays and musicals for my school. I've only been in two in the past and have gotten side/background characters and a narrator. I don't have much experience in acting and I am a self-taught singer. What are some good ways to improve my acting/vocals and to possibly have a better chance in getting a lead role?

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