My oldest daughter has dabbled in local acting group, large she has two lines... Everyone jostling on stage.
But it's a professional stage.
The other group was stage school and they seemed more keen on rewarding students who had been there the longest, rather than talent. Ie I don't have think students would get roles unless they had earned them.
I'm also not sure what they learn there.
Lots of dancing, singing and acting but what was dd actually learning.
Dd has beautiful voice and I think the way drama teaches you to be aware of yourself, how you stand etc is important.
What will actually develop her the most. Maybe I need a teacher who I just does lamda exams?