Game Plan

OK Jacquelyn huddle up... Here's the game plan! 

* cue a screaming crowd of fans *

First off I know that you are going to be auditioning for your dream colleges next month... breathe! 
Its OK, you most probably won't get in. THAT ISN'T THE END OF THE WORLD

Here's why. You have a game plan. When ever you start freaking out and hyperventilating read the game plan. 

There are a few routes this can take you, they all lead to the same place. Both have their ups and downs. 

1) You get in. I don't care if this is getting in to LAMDA or Julliard. This plan is the same thing for both. 

• You applied
• You get accepted
• Have fun, train, and network
• The only reason you are getting a theater degree is so that you can use the name of your college
• After you finish the 3-4 years and get your degree. YOU MUST FINISH THE COURSE!!!! Don't you dare waste those thousands of dollars. 
• Apply for loans, scholarships, any financial aid you can get your hands on. 
• This plan is going to be stressful and scary, but it could be worth it. Just never give up

2) You don't get in this time..... Now what? Cry yourself into smithereens. NO! Get off your ass, it wasn't meant to be this time. 
  You have two options:

          a)  Get your degree (AA) at PCC, and try again right after. 
          b)  Get your degree (AA) at PCC, transfer to a four year college.

Let me spell it out for you. Its alright. You can continue, this is not the end, far from it. 

A)  Get your degree (AA) at PCC, and try again right after.

• Finish and get your degree at PCC, you are almost there. Don't quit because your depressed. I don't have time for that. 
• Get multiple jobs. They should be focused in theater and serve you towards a goal. GET PAID THIS TIME!!!!! 
• Save that money. Portions go towards college, retirement, and recreational (a very small amount). Try not to spend, I know that that will be hard.
• Get into dancing, do Zumba, or Salsa anything. Paint, draw! You will feel better about yourself. 
• Plan your auditions in advance. Save up- don't depend on your parents. Help them. 
• Practice for at least 3 months each monologue. That's a year. 
• If you can, sign up for self submitting websites and get some acting jobs through that. Do not burn your self out though. Practice your craft. 
• Audition again, this is going to be even scarier this second time, you feel like you have something to prove. You don't. Your were not accepted because you were not right for that years group. You did fine!
• Relax

B)   Get your degree (AA) at PCC, transfer to a four year college.

• Finish and get your degree at PCC, you are almost there. Don't quit because your depressed. I don't have time for that. 
• Get multiple jobs. They should be focused in theater and serve you towards a goal. GET PAID THIS TIME!!!!! 
• Save that money. Portions go towards college, retirement, and recreational (a very small amount) Try not to spend, I know that that will be hard.
• Get into dancing, do Zumba, or Salsa anything. Paint, draw! You will feel better about yourself. 
• Here's the difference. TRANSFER! Go to a four year and get another degree, just stay close to home. It may even serve you better.
• During your studies you can apply for self submitting websites, or after. Just don't burn yourself out. Stay motivated. 
• Once you are done, the world is yours. You can throw yourself into acting jobs or you can audition again. 
• If you audition again start planning after you have graduate. Don't do it during. 
• NEVER GIVE UP!!!!! This isn't a cop out.

Lastly, Jacquelyn its okay. You tried your best and I love you all the same. There are so many ways to get to where you want to be. Its going to be difficult but God is on your side. Remember God. 

Love,
Jacquelyn Holder 
January 24 2013