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Hurdles Made of Dollar Bills: The Gatekeeping of a College Education in Musical Theatre

Hurdles Made of Dollar Bills: The Gatekeeping of a College Education in Musical Theatre

For this analysis, author Ashley Offman has analyzed Playbill's Top 10 List from the most recent Broadway season. To fully understand the opportunities available for those who are trying to enter the industry, Ashley analyzed the costs of the current (as of November 2023) top 10 most represented schools on Broadway, the competition surrounding the process, and the possible consequences of the Supreme Court’s ruling to end affirmative action.