Inspiration for those still waiting...

College Majors Musical Theater Major
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<p>This is a rough time for everyone waiting for good news, so I thought it would be great to start a thread of stories about professionals who faced adversity on the way to "making it." Many great stories are found here:</p>

<p><a href="http://www.actorsequity.org/AboutEquity/HowIGotMyEquityCard/Ecard_Foard.asp%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.actorsequity.org/AboutEquity/HowIGotMyEquityCard/Ecard_Foard.asp&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>That's one story - on the right of that page is a list of many other stories - FUN and HELPFUL reading. (not all about adversity, but many are)</p>

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<p>Coach C - Those are really great. Everyone should read the one about Joel Peterson. It really puts into perspective what these actors go through when they get to NY. He really had goals, focus, ambition, and could laugh at himself, as well. I loved it.</p>