I recently auditioned for a graduate MFA program in acting. I think that getting into such a program is a definite step in the right direction in terms of pursuing acting as a career, as much of my training thus far has been from a musical perspective, and therefore, not as much from an acting perspective.
In addition, much of success in acting comes from knowing somebody who knows somebody, etc. Spending two years with a group of people who are, theoretically, some of the most talented people in the area of acting and therefore, theoretically, the most likely to succeed seems like a great opportunity for future work.
Time will tell whether these and other benefits will provide enough of a positive economic effect to offest the costs of schooling. I am fortunate that this program, should I get in, will provide a full tuition and a bit of money for living expenses. However, I would obviously not be able to continue my day job that pays me pretty well. While I suppose that all advanced degrees rely on a level of talent on the part of the individual getting the degree, it seems like this talent is most necessary in the success of a performing arts degree.
Have any of you had success with graduate degrees from an earnings perspective? While I am currently finding consistant work, I can’t help but think that more training would be invaluable. What are your thoughts?
