These days, training to be a performer can cost anything from £27k for a standard degree course, right up to nearly £50k for some vocational colleges. An instant disclaimer here as there are also colleges offering training under this price: shop around.
A degree appears to be the sensible option: enhance your skills and end up with a parent-friendly qualification at the end of your three years. But does it really matter? No performer has ever been cast simply because he or she had a degree; what got them the job was their talent and technical training (which the degree hopefully contributed to). So before spending all that money on a degree, consider a few things.
What to ConsiderMy first bit of advice would be to check with a few people for feedback on whether you really have the talent necessary. As harsh as that sounds, don’t just listen to your mates and family. Dare to ask outside the echo chamber of your social media mates.
Assuming the result of the above is positive, what should a good course (degree or otherwise) offer you?
If you want to be a professional musical theatre performer in today’s industry, realistically you have to be able to demonstrate skills and talent in three
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