hampton

My s is going to go to NCSA. I'd love some more info on how their students do after graduation and in summers and what they do for fun. Still wondering if he made right decision, I'm starting to get concerned about future employment now that the trauma of college acceptance is over - is there a cc thread where parents/students talk about how things are going once in a BFA program? Also, anyone know, do NCSA kids hang out in Winston Salem, what do they do? Is a car a must?

lauriemom

As some of you know, I've also been using the MT forum because it's so easy to follow. I know someone inquired before, but has anyone heard where Brian Steffy's son decided to go? I just wish him the very best and know that he auditioned at at least one of the same schools as my D.

NotMamaRose

Congrats, hampton, on your son's decision. I think I have posted previously that a number of actors from my D's high school end up at NCSA most years, and at least one of her friends is going from this year's senior class, though several were offered admission. Several grads also have come back to speak. They have great things to say about the training, but also often complain that there isn't much to do for fun and that the school is kind of stuck in the middle of nowhere. (I am sure folks from Winston-Salem would dispute that, so I am just passing along what was passed to me!! ) From what I have heard, BFA students are so busy anyway that they don't have much downtime to fill. It's a fantastic program and I am sure your son will do well. Congratulations again!

Actingmom777

Congrats Hampton on your son's acceptance to NCSA-my daughter attends NCSA and it is an incredible almost magical place. Top notch teachers! As far as post collegiate hopes, as with any BFA program the students are going into a very competitive profession. The alumni are great about helping the graduates network, and of course their senior showcase is well received by agents and casting directors. The alumni come back once a year to talk about what they are doing now, and my daughter said most are employed in the business.
We too are concerned about what will happen when D graduates, as is she, so she is taking a few courses this summer, but that's just her, as she has many interests.
During the week they are very busy, with studies and first years have crew, so they are busy many weeks til late doing crew, and many times on weekends til late hours too. There are several places they hang out at in Winston-Salem, but most of the time they have get togethers with other students. It is a very small and close knit community so it doesn't take long to make friends and get to know your classmates.
A car is good to have if at all possible. I would strongly suggest having one.

Best of luck! Feel free to ask if you have any other questions!

fishbowlfreshman

Well ... I'd been kind of hoping someone would take the initiative and start setting up new threads, but I suppose I can start a Part 12 if y'all would like. Forty seven pages? LOL Just say the word.

soozievt

Fish:

Word...



(I so appreciate your setting it up with the links to past threads/future threads, etc.)

fishbowlfreshman

No prob. Easy as "voila."

Theater/Drama Colleges Part 12

Maybe someone can get the moderator to close this one out and past the new one up on top of the forum.

CollegeMom

Thank you fishbowlfreshman for setting this up.

Part 12 will now be stuck at the top of this forum and featured as well. At the start of Part 12, fishbowlfreshman has provided the links to Parts 1-11 for anyone who wants to read through the archives.