<p>My parents are sending me to (NYC) Unifieds alone. I live on Long Island and can take a bus to and from NYC easily, and have been there by myself enough times to be able to navigate it on my own. I was just wondering if parents actually have to be there for anything - info sessions, filling out any specific forms? The schools I'm doing Unifieds for are U of Buffalo, UNCSA, Syracuse, and Depaul. Thanks :)</p>
<p>No, there are always kids there without parents. You will just have to manage all the stuff that moms and dads do – getting to the right room on time, carrying all your documents and clothing items, making sure you stay hydrated and eat appropriately, paying (by check usually) for any walk-ins. We actually made a point of not being anywhere that auditors might see us while my son was auditioning. I wanted to be as supportive as possible, but also was pretty nervous about screwing things up for him. </p>
<p>If you’re successful at this, you will be showing up for a lot of auditions by yourself. In some ways, you could make a case for proving it to yourself that you can do it now. </p>
<p>Good luck. (I’d guess that other people’s parents will adopt you, too, once you get there and they figure out that you’re alone.)</p>
<p>Daniellececelia, you can definitely do this solo. Last year our whole family took the train up to New York City, and I asked my son if he wanted me to keep him company at the auditions. He said he preferred to do it on his own, and didn’t regret it later. I think he enjoyed chatting with people there, when HE wanted to chat, and enjoyed not having to make small talk with a parent otherwise. </p>
<p>He also told me lurid stories of “parents behaving badly,” to which I could only reply, “Sing out, Louise!”</p>
<p>Last year at Chicago my mother actually went to work she travelled with me to Chicago and then went to her office there and I got a long just fine because I scheduled everything and looked everything up, so if you do that you should be fine. I actually quite enjoyed it on my own and know people whose parents stayed in the hotel room or did other things that did not involve them auditioning. Just make sure if you want to do walkins to bring some extra cash or checks in case there are fees for some of them.</p>
<p>You can handle everything yourself, no question. However if you have a good friend to keep you company that HELPS you it’s not a bad idea to bring someone along.</p>
<p>You will be just fine! Break a leg.</p>
<p>Sidebar to beentherMTdad’s suggestion to bring a friend along: just make sure it’s not your S’ or D’s significant other! My S asked me innocently today, “Hey, mom, do you think (my girlfriend) could come to NY Unifieds with us?” I’m pretty sure he was just pulling my leg, but there’s no way the three of us could stay in the small 1BR apt. we’ve rented, not to mention the distraction of having his girlfriend there for 4 days!</p>