<p>So from what I understand, Otterbein's BFA program for acting is limited to eight students every year (four men and four women), focusing on not only acting but movement and dance also. My question is this: is Otterbein's program worth applying to realistically, as in will it properly prepare me and help me make enough connections in the industry to the point where I have a legitimate chance of getting a job after graduation? According to their website, "The senior year is highlighted by a nine-week internship with a professional casting director in New York City or Los Angeles. Students function as readers for professional auditions, meet agents, directors and producers, and begin the process of networking with people in the profession. Acting majors may also audition to participate in the Senior Showcase, produced in New York City and Los Angeles for agents and casting directors in April." Otterbein is literally in my backyard, so the advantage to that is the whole room and board thing, but, in comparing this to a school like tisch/NYU or Purchase in NY, would I have a better chance in the acting industry if I went to school where I'll likely be auditioning at some point in the future? I'm not assuming that I will or won't get into any of these programs...I'm just wondering if it's worth the extra distance (and money) to go to a school where the jobs are. Or would the internship and senior showcase mentioned in Otterbein's description of their program be enough to get me where I want to be?</p>
<p>Thank you so much for any advice you can give! I love Otterbein and would absolutely love to go there, but I know that the acting industry is extremely difficult to get into, and I don't really want to set myself up for failure. Thanks again :)</p>