I dropped out of High school on my 18th birthday in December, I got my GED in February, and was planning on going to my local community college in Grand Rapids MI but have decided I would like to go to Sinclair community college (In Dayton Ohio) and work at tourist attractions in Sandusky in the summers and attractions nearby Cincinnati when college is session.
I would like to Study theatre and from my understanding Sinclair has one of the better theatre programs I can study, I was wondering if anyone had anymore tips or suggestions of what I can/should do. I would like to eventually transfer to a bigger school once I’m done with Sinclair.
Yes it's currently cheaper to go to the community college (GRCC) near me than it is to attend Sinclair, but Michigan (Very beautiful state) does not have as many tourist attraction or opportunities in the field I would like to pursue. I was hoping to eventually become an Ohio citizen within the 2 years at college and move down there this summer and work in Sandusky (A job i really want and would help in my career and be good on a resume), and go to college at Sinclair in the fall and stay in the state until i'm done with Sinclair.
I was wondering what anyone’s experience was with Sinclair and if my plan seemed logical/rational and if it’s worth moving states to go to Sinclair.
No info on Sinclair, but if your plan/goal is to work at Cedar Point or Kings Island it is a tough year for that. They might not open. And if they do, they might not have any shows due to audience/social distancing.
Sounds like you want to be a performer, if so, as soon as you can get into a class for acting/dance/voice, do it, even if online. The performer gigs at the parks are competitive and those auditioning will have training.
I never want to talk anyone out of college, but theater training can be done outside of college (at local studios etc) and unlike many other fields, a degree is not required to get in the door (not that it’s easy. It’s hard. But your training doesn’t have to come from a university).
While I have consider not going to school, I feel i would really enjoy the experience of going to college. I used to go to a really rural high school but was always interested in things like building things out of legos, music, theater, ect and never got the opportunity to be involved as much as i would like too.
I also have a thing for theme/amusement parks and architecture, so regardless of career I’d love to work at one.
Don’t get too ambitious right now. If you dropped out of high school, then you REALLY should ease into college. Focus on your general education courses, especially where you might be deficient. Aspiring actors have day jobs, and THAT’s the point of college. Take some time to discover other talents, especially ones you can support yourself with. If you run out and get an acting degree…and you DON’T find an acting gig, then you WON’T have a marketable skill to fallback on–and you’ll be MORE miserable as an aspiring actor. You’d be far better off just going to the local college.
@TheMagic: You have a plan & you are motivated, therefore you are likely to succeed.
Training in theatre applies to any job that requires dealing with the public such as sales & customer service.
Consider Berea College in Berea, Kentucky. Many major in visual & performing arts. Tuition is about $600 for an academic year. Room & board is about $7,000.
Berea College is ranked among the top 50 LACs in the country. Berea has a mission to help those who want to better their situation. 100% receive substantial financial aid.
Additionally, you may fit in at Point Park University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This may be your dream school. Most students major in the arts (drama & theatre, dance, cinematography & film/video production). Others major in business. 93% receive substantial financial aid.
On the other hand, acting work can be spotty, and, for an other job, having an associates or bachelors degree will generally make a person more hireable and they will likely be paid more.
If you want to get Ohio residency, you need to find a job FIRST and then only register at a CC part time. If you do the reverse you’ll be considered to have moved to OH for educational purposes and won’t be eligible for residency. It needs to be 1) move to find a job 2) find a job 3) decide to take classes on the side.