My neice is 14 and interested in drama. Would...?

Question

...sending her to a private school with a good drama course now ensure her a great career in drama in her future?

Answer 1

no it wouldnt ensure it,

it depends if she actually has an outstanding talent.

honestly, i'm very against private education and healthcare. but that's just me..

Answer 2

as a drama student myself I wouldn't recomend it.

She's better off joining after school clube, and taking part in productions locally

Other things lile confidence, and music and dance would help her if she chooses to follow drama later on.  I would choose a drama college later when she's sixteen of she's still interested

Hope I was of some help.

Experience I guess.

Good Luck to her.

Answer 3

Is she good? Is she sure that's what she wants to do? Because, honestly, the chances of having a very well paid job in theatre are slim. A private school would help, but only if she is really good. (Of course, you might want to try some drama summer camps and plays first, there are always at least 5 in my area)

Answer 4

It doesn't ensure it, but it's a good and useful tool and stepping stone for her if she has the talent and drive.

Answer 5

No. I was interested in ballet but couldn't dance.

Answer 6

Like many people have already said it wouldn't ensure it, something like 97% of actors are out of work. You have to be outstanding and well-trained.

Answer 7

No. Any random person can't make it big as an actress; you have to have a bit of talent and lots of luck.

Answer 8

No, but it might help depending on the program. Where I live the private school drama programs have access to lots of people in the entertainment industry. Either they are on the school board or their kids attend the school or they have friends' kids in the school. So this usually means that these schools get really great teachers, and the performances are seen by people who could help a career.

There are good public school programs too, and some arts charter schools. And of course, there are great weekend and after school courses. If you mention a city in another question, someone may be able to tell you about a great weekend / after school drama program.

No one can be assured that they will have a great career in drama. There are a lot of extremely talented actors who hardly work. Even with connections. Many end up teaching. Besides putting in a lot of hard work, one needs to have a lot of luck! When one decides to be an actor, you must do it for the love of it, not for the success you *might* have.

SAG (Screen Actors Guild) union -- Only 5% of their members make more than $75,000 a year from acting, middle class in LA is $100,000 because it is so expensive. 2/3 of members make less than $1000 a year from acting. So you gotta love it to do it!

Answer 9

It certainly won't guarantee a great career - that depends on her talent and willingness to pursur opportunities.  However, a prestigious school may be able to put her in contact with important people in the drama field, which could enhance her chances of realizing her dream.

Answer 10

noo, it wouldn't ensure it at all.

she's interested in it, but it doesn't sound by your question she's done too much.

how about get her involved in community theater?

doing drama extracurricular outside of school is just as great as a drama course at a private school.

Answer 11

Only if she has the talent will she get a drama career. Is she able to act and such in front of a large crowd? Has she got the patience and will she put in the effort? Private schools ask a lot of children from a young age and standards are high.

Another possibility would be an Arts School, my school is an Arts School (http://www.sacc.notts.sch.uk) and this year one of our leavers was in a production of Fame in the theater. This school is just like any other bog-standard school in the UK, but since the Arts status, the whole atmosphere has improved greatly and our arts facilities are amazing. Plus, there your niece could feel like a normal child instead of someone posh etc, and its free to go there!

Check out the website for more information on specialist arts schools, I think theres a link to the specialist Arts funders and such.