Get on the ball. You're behind. You must realize you're competing against girls that have been singing and dancing and performing since they could speak for that spot in college.
Start auditioning for all possible productions, not to put it on your resume, but for experience, so it confirms that you could do this for the rest of your life.
Start taking dance, and work HARD. If you have the potential, you're only strengthening what you have the ability to do. Of course, dancing-wise, it's highly unrealistic that you could just do all these things because there are certain physical things that are nearly impossible unless learned at an early age.
Listen to everything your voice teacher says, hoping that you have a good one. Let them know what you plan on pursuing so they don't lead you in the wrong media.
Make sure your intentions are clear. Being a performer isn't an easy street. You have to commit hours to just perfecting one tiny thing that'll make all the difference when you're finally up on that stage. If you're in this field for things that won't last, you'll never pull through.
Money? Hardly. You'd be LUCKY to make $1400 a week. It sounds like a lot, but think about the headshots you'll have to pay for, any lessons you plan on taking, rent (if you plan on living in New York), and all those other things. If you're looking to be financially stable, go get a job that pays better...
Fame? Barely. Sure, you're known in the theatre community, but once you're on that subway out of Times Square, practically NO ONE will know who you are, or what you do. Idina Menzel might seem like a superstar to you, but she's barely known in most of households in America.
You're ahead of me, experience-wise. I've had the chance to do many productions, but I've had to turn many great roles down, unfortunately. I'm also recently starting voice lessons and starting dance next week. However, I had taken acting class this last year in school.
Be ready to work hard and deal with TONS of rejection if you plan on doing this. And do it only if you absolutely cannot see yourself doing anything else. You're about to take one of the biggest gambles of your life. And you should be prepared to deal what will hit you in this volatile field.
If you're looking for colleges, check the BWW FAQ (link up above the boards). And there are also many FAQ's on this board. Best of luck to you and if you want to talk any further, don't hesitiate to PM me.
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