<p>So it begins! I thought it would be fun for those of us who are parents of rising college seniors, or of course the seniors themselves, to share about preparations for senior year and beyond. </p>
<p>What made this seem "real" to me is that my D has opened up her "move to NYC and live" bank account. She is putting money away with a goal of having enough in that account to cover 4 to 6 months of living expenses when she makes the move. </p>
<p>She and her fellow class of 2014 BFAs also created and launched an Indiegogo campaign to raise money to cover their portion of the expenses for their senior showcase. Yes, they want to raise the money. But they also wanted to get a feel for self funding for projects that they might want to pursue in the future. I know she has already learned a lot from that effort.</p>
<p>I thought that I would be nervous realizing that in less than a year she will truly be spreading her wings and soaring. But honestly I just feel excited!</p>
<p>Austinmtmom – I think that this is a great thread. While auditioning for MT programs is a long and difficult road – it is not the end. I would appreciate hearing about your D’s journey as she transitions from MT college student to full time MT professional. </p>
<p>Hopefully others will chime in as well. Having more information about this process may make it a little easier for both students and parents (who will need to remain IMHO a strong support system for the aspiring actor.)</p>
<p>I am currently reading “An Actor’s Guide – Making It in New York City by Glenn Alterman.” If a student is not in school in NYC, I think it might be a good starting point for an aspiring actor moving to the city.</p>
<p>We are just beginning this next phase with our soon-to-be college Freshman. I would love to hear about graduated MT and acting students finding their way in life after college. I hope this thread gets picked up for that!</p>
<p>An Actors Guide Making It in New York City by Glenn Alterman. This is a great book. I actually gave it to my D her freshman year of college.</p>
<p>Wow, austin! How can it be that it has been four whole years since we started this journey together? I will have to check with Nick to see what next year holds for the senior class…he is on campus this summer on the creative team culminating in a new musical theatre festival for his school next summer. And I know they will begin preparations for three professional showcases in the coming months (L.A., Chicago and NYC). I will keep you all updated soon on the rest. I know your daughter is destined for big things…we will be keeping our eyes peeled for any/all opportunities to support her in her career!</p>
<p>p.s. I suggested that he get some experience as a waiter while he was on campus! His rehearsal schedule throughout high school and college have left little time for a job…but I don’t know many young actors who haven’t needed that skill…so he has started a part time wait staff job. Keepin it real!!</p>
<p>Well, I’ve still got one more year, but this seems on topic enough. It’s an interesting episode on our university network (Coastal Today) about the class of 2013 and their senior showcase/preparation to graduate/journey to the real world: [Coastal</a> Today Show #530 - June 10 - 23, 2013 | Full Episode on Vimeo](<a href=“http://vimeo.com/68318244]Coastal”>Coastal Today Show #530 - June 10 - 23, 2013 | Full Episode on Vimeo)</p>
<p>Good question! Everyone in the class had at least one meeting as a result. Most people in the class had summer work lined up (6 of them are at various stocks), so at the meetings they heard a lot of “contact us when you move to the city in August”, etc. But 2/10 (1 Acting girl, 1 MT girl) have since signed with agents who were at the showcase. I know Clear Talent Group is one… can’t remember the other right now.</p>
<p>For those who have read BOTH editions of “An Actor’s Guide” - how much does it differ from the original? I fear that my copy has become severely outdated.</p>