To get a theater degree or to not get a theater degree? That is the question…literally. This week our Backstage Experts tackle the inquiry: Does a college theater degree really matter to make it as an actor?
Here are several answers from industry professionals spanning different areas of this business to give you some perspective!
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Joanne Baron, L.A.-based acting teacherA college degree can give an actor a certain pedigree when it’s from a renowned school such as the Yale School of Drama. Previous graduates from a school like this who have become successful, as well as the school’s reputation for high-quality training, can impact the way an actor may be perceived within the industry. I recently heard one of my agents say that they always go to certain annual college showcases because they feel that these schools produce quality actors.
Personally, I have always thought that a college
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