Is NIDA/WAAPA worth it?? Or should I not bother?
Hi all!! I’m currently about to graduate high school this year and I was looking into the NIDA and WAAPA diplomas as I’m thinking to audition (I know it’s extremely competitive and I am not expecting an acceptance for next year) but I’m wondering if anyone has any advice on whether it’s worth it??
I don’t know whether to just go straight into the acting world after I graduate, get a diploma (or Bachelor’s degree), or do a gap year and THEN go to drama school.
Another thing is I don’t really want to commit to a full 3 year degree as I feel as though I might miss out on some great opportunities if I’m in such a demanding course (however please let me know if this is worth it). This is why I thought the one year diplomas are a good idea but then again I don’t know if I should do it straight after I leave school or do a gap year and travel. However, then that would be 2 years without fully committing to auditions and stuff. Is that bad??? I’m not sure!! I have no idea what path to take or what to do after school and I’m feeling really lost and confused.
Just as a bit of background info: I have an Australian agent and have landed a few commercials and short films as well as a big role in an animated series and some really close calls with some great theatre productions through that.
I’m unsure if I’d have a good chance at getting in though as I know some friends of mine who got into NIDA and they had already been apart of the NIDA open courses community for a long time beforehand which I have no experience with.
sorry for this long rant but if anyone has an tips or suggestions on what they did after they graduated high school please let me know 🙏🙏🙏