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shellipearl · 03-05-2007, 07:32 PM

Went to the Wagner audition yesterday and overall was impressed. The audition was a full 5 hours and they really wanted to take the time to get to know you and assess your skills. Everyone there was helpful and supportive and in a private college atmosphere there was the feeling that there would always be time for falculty to help you and give you support and guidance. The views from the campus, most dorms and the library were gorgeous. NYC skyline, harbor and water views were breathtaking. Certainly a nice place to study, eat, and do theater and have fun. I really like the fact that it's a BA program but the emphasis on theater is very strong and didn't seem that different from the BFA programs we looked at. In fact it seemed to offer the best of both worlds, there is a large range of courses offered because the majors run from theater to premed. Unlike other schools we've been to there is no problem taking courses outside your major in fact it is encouraged. 1/4 of your classes are liberal arts. Therefore, it is possible to take math, business, science etc. Since many theater kids have grown up multi-tasking: being in the school/community show, taking honors/AP courses, doing community service etc., I felt like it would be great if my d could continue taking math, and take business classes. We don't like to talk about back up plans but she's always been good in math and she may need to support herself while going to auditions etc. The dance classes offered appear quite advanced. The school put on 42nd street in the fall and they are doing Oklahoma in April. I would assume they have strong dancers to put on these shows. I did not get to see the current musical Grand Hotel but other people who saw it said they did not like the strange story line but the talent was very good. There was a production of The Vagina Monologues going on (I believe student run) and everyone said it was terrific. I would still like to see Grand Hotel this weekend if we can manage it, one more audition to go. All in all it felt like the school had alot to offer and the students love that it's a 20 minute free ferry ride to the city (NYC). There are sororities and frats. Sports are big I believe Div.I football, so there's a nice mix of students and interests on the campus. Looks good, wish I knew more, anyone who does please advise.

03-05-2007, 07:32 PM	#49
shellipearl Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New York Threads: 9 Posts: 147	Went to the Wagner audition yesterday and overall was impressed. The audition was a full 5 hours and they really wanted to take the time to get to know you and assess your skills. Everyone there was helpful and supportive and in a private college atmosphere there was the feeling that there would always be time for falculty to help you and give you support and guidance. The views from the campus, most dorms and the library were gorgeous. NYC skyline, harbor and water views were breathtaking. Certainly a nice place to study, eat, and do theater and have fun. I really like the fact that it's a BA program but the emphasis on theater is very strong and didn't seem that different from the BFA programs we looked at. In fact it seemed to offer the best of both worlds, there is a large range of courses offered because the majors run from theater to premed. Unlike other schools we've been to there is no problem taking courses outside your major in fact it is encouraged. 1/4 of your classes are liberal arts. Therefore, it is possible to take math, business, science etc. Since many theater kids have grown up multi-tasking: being in the school/community show, taking honors/AP courses, doing community service etc., I felt like it would be great if my d could continue taking math, and take business classes. We don't like to talk about back up plans but she's always been good in math and she may need to support herself while going to auditions etc. The dance classes offered appear quite advanced. The school put on 42nd street in the fall and they are doing Oklahoma in April. I would assume they have strong dancers to put on these shows. I did not get to see the current musical Grand Hotel but other people who saw it said they did not like the strange story line but the talent was very good. There was a production of The Vagina Monologues going on (I believe student run) and everyone said it was terrific. I would still like to see Grand Hotel this weekend if we can manage it, one more audition to go. All in all it felt like the school had alot to offer and the students love that it's a 20 minute free ferry ride to the city (NYC). There are sororities and frats. Sports are big I believe Div.I football, so there's a nice mix of students and interests on the campus. Looks good, wish I knew more, anyone who does please advise.