Here's a follow up to my previous note. Of the schools you mentioned, without a doubt, the best is Stanford. It is considered one of the top schools in America. UC Davis has good qualities as well. I would probably not encourage you to attend CSULA for several reasons. I like Stanford for its reputation as well as its locale. It is located 40 miles south of San Francisco in a very lovely and safe environment. It is clsoe to the ocean and mountains as well. You might consider San Francisco State University. It also has good theater department and is located in the heart of San Francisco.
It is very good to be hearing from you. I am including Lena Chao in this email as she is now the Chair of our Department as I have returned to teaching full time.
I will update her to your interest in coming here and working with her let’s see how we can help to make that happen.
I am so glad you have overcome your difficult times.
I will do what ever I can to help you in achieving your dream of coming here to Cal State LA to study.