Comments on: Pimp My Training: The MFA Stories

By: Christian Durso

Christian Durso — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 23:53:24 +0000

Stephanie!!

Congratulations! Ask ask away. Seriously, you’ll have more questions over the next few months than you ever thought possible. Financial aid, where to live, what life is like
I mean it, please email me: christianjamesdurso@gmail.com

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:19:24 +0000

Hey! I just found this by searching for stuff for USD/Old Globe because I just got accepted there too. I was amazed that the first few paragraphs were EXACTLY what happened to me. Missed the call, saw the area code, and my life has been upside down ever since. I would love to ask you a few questions about it. I’m from the south and I’m scared to death, and I would love to ask you about it.

By: PimpMyBlog

PimpMyBlog — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 23:59:41 +0000

Beautifully Written.

“But great opportunities do not linger. So I’m taking my best swing with the idea that my greatest days are still ahead.”

Swing away my frien.

By: Rhys Jennings

Rhys Jennings — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:57:43 +0000

This is both incredibly written and very relateable. I remember getting a confirmation letter to a drama school in the UK and the initial “WHOOP” followed by a summer’s worth of “They must have made a mistake”. That was three years ago and I have now graduated and am living in London. I won a scholarship to work with on the BBC Radio Drama Company and I had exactly the same reaction: “WHOOP” then “what’s the catch?”. I think it’s just human.

If, in the near or distant future, you have a free moment on the trip to London (whenever that will be) feel free to send me an email.

Rhys Jennings
rhys.jenn@gmail.com
http://theactorbegins.blogspot.com

By: PassingIndividual

PassingIndividual — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 21:33:52 +0000

Agreed. Very, very well written. Embrace your humility but let people say “congratulations.” You’re probably too used to the, “better luck next time”s.

By: willy lump lump

willy lump lump — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 03:43:18 +0000

fear of success! that is def a common thing in our world….we get used to the no’s and when a yes comes thru we tend to stress out a bit over the actual thing that we want. crazy stuff.. well written my dude.

By: FATHER TIME

FATHER TIME — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 08:04:28 +0000

This is extremely well-written. I hope the program is the perfect immersion into focusing on what really matters to you as an artist. And may you discover, even more deeply, what that is.

By: Beck

Beck — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 07:24:59 +0000

very interesting story. It’s very true that we let that “safe disappointment” become a habit because we are afraid of change… This is going to be a wonderful experience for you Christian. Especially because unlike undergrad you now have an idea of the outside world and you will take nothing for granted. Live it with your eyes wide open and enjoy the taste in your mouth like a blue label whiskey.

By: CJ

CJ — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:04:46 +0000

thanks Kelly. you’re right… NY is a bubble. time to pop that thang.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 23:11:54 +0000

also, life does exist outside of NYC, living there it is something one can forget. Having moved away myself, I can say first hand, it is possible to appreciate the experience and learn to enjoy a different way of life for all it can be. NYC will always welcome you back… besides, once a New Yorker, always a New Yorker! Enjoy the Sunshine and where you are at this time and what it takes to fulfill your dream, which is pretty damn awesome! nuff said.