<prompt> Human: He is very talented but even if he becomes a Broadway lead, I think paying off the debt would be nearly impossible. The schools he is considering are no less than 30k per year and some are MUCH more. How do you get through to a passionate teen who has their heart set on something?Edit: Im not trying to crush his dreams. I fully support him pursuing theater as a career, I just dont want him to bankrupt himself in the process.  <response>: Non-broke actor here! A few things: 1. It doesnt matter where you went to undergrad anymore. If youre talented enough, dont go at all- youll save money and get experience just working in the city. Take classes, sure, but dont blow 120K on undergrad. Go somewhere decent theres good state programs, depending on where you liveif you get residency and then go to an amazing grad program. But yeah- if he wants to be a chorus-boy, tell him to move to NY and take dance and voice classes and audition. His youth and talent will get him in there. But if he wants to be a classical actor, or have a life in the theatre, tell him to find a good state school, kick ass there, and then go to an awesome MFA program. Most MFAs pay YOU to go there! 2. It doesnt matter where you go to undergrad. Ive met amazing and highly successful actors who went to no-name garbage schools, and Ive met some awful hacks from NYU. 3. It doesnt matter where you go to undergrad. It used to, but MFAs count so much more now. Getting a bachelors in something useful while acting in the shows at the school and then getting an MFA from YaleARTUCSD is a much better plan. Id type more but I have to go. PM me if youhe have questions! 