Am I too old to major in theatre?

[Burgos1969]

Posted: 6/29/10 at 2:45am

I'm 41 years old, and long story short, I never got the opportunity to go to college immediately after high school due to among other things, lack of familial support. Now the stars are finally aligned, and I'm a sophomore, in Denver. When I was in high school, I always wanted to major in Theatre, and now at my age, I have decided to go into something more realistcally conducive to a steady job.

However, I am dong a triple major, Spanish, English(writing) and Theatre, toward becoming a teacher (I thought, "why not? I have nothing to lose, and will still fulfill at least HALF of my dream, which was to study theatre") I know that at my age, opportunities will be even more limited, but heck...if something comes along, I will give it a try.

My question is; Is it too late for me? I am in no way expecting to be "famous" or get leads on Broadway, but this is something I love and have always wanted to do. Even if I just do bit parts on some regional theatre, I'll be loving it. However, will I get only raised eyebrows when casting directors look at my resume and see that I barely have any experience and a recent college graduate at 40 something? Anyway, thanks so much for reading this!

[Burgos1969]

Posted: 7/17/10 at 10:02pm

Anybody?

[bwaylvsong]

Posted: 7/17/10 at 11:47pm

It's never too late! You'll regret it for the rest of your life if you don't try. And realize, there are just as many roles out there for 41-year-olds as there are for 20-year-olds. And many actors in your age brackett have changed their career path or decided to start a family, so if anything, you'll have less competition.

[Juliash]

Posted: 7/20/10 at 10:01pm

Nope. Go for it.