Marymount Manhatten College - Page 3

Mary Anna · 12-29-2005, 08:37 PM

Can anyone comment on this?
Thanks
xxx,Mary Anna

Students interested in the MUSICAL THEATRE MINOR participate in Musical Theatre Auditions on the Saturday interview/audition dates in the morning. Musical Theatre Auditions are conducted as a class and consist of two parts. First, a group dance audition that assesses the beginning student's dance potential and, for the more advanced student, the level of dance technique. Second, students must present two songs from the musical theatre repertoire that best demonstrate vocal range and strengths (a ballad and up-tempo selection). One song must be from a musical written before 1970. An accompanist is provided; please bring sheet music. Audition tapes are not allowed. Please wear appropriate clothing for the dance audition. Please note: Students must be admitted to the BFA IN ACTING or the BA IN THEATRE ARTS with a concentration in THEATRE PERFORMANCE to pursue the MUSICAL THEATRE MINOR. The BA IN THEATRE ARTS is the program best suited for the student whom wishes to minor in MUSICAL THEATRE. It is also possible to audition for the MUSICAL THEATRE MINOR once you are a student in THEATRE ARTS.

ars7188 · 01-05-2006, 11:59 AM

to marymount students:
I have been accepted to marymount and i plan on studing communications arts. what is this program like? and what is the social scene like at the college? I am from Texas, would i fit in?

julieann87 · 01-07-2006, 06:41 PM

What's the word on the BFA in acting (no MT minor) at Marymount. How cut-throat are the auditions?

Mary Anna · 01-07-2006, 07:18 PM

I am not sure I know exactly what you mean about cut throat but I had a student accepted at the NET auditions in Dallas in November in the MM acting program.
This particular student is very talented and has an extensive resume and has also been accepted into some of the more highly selective acting schools.

MM did not express an interest in many students at NET. They seemed to be more selective than I had anticipated. But their reps were friendly and helpful and approachable.

Hope that helps somewhat,
xxx,Mary Anna

julieann87 · 01-26-2006, 09:13 PM

SO who is going to be auditioning the 18th of Feb? I'll be there going for a BFA in acting and Theatre Arts.

What's everyone else going for?

NOCCAMom · 01-27-2006, 10:24 AM

My D will be there on the 18th of Feb! She has already been accepted into the the Theater Dept but she is auditioning for the MT minor. Her last name begins with T so we will be in the second group. Hope to see you there!!

quinnstorm · 02-12-2006, 05:11 PM

Hey! I'll be there the 18th of February as well! Last name Wolfendon, so obviously I'll be in the second group as well!

Did your daughter previously audition for the acting program & then came back a second time to do the musical theatre audition?

lynnm · 02-18-2006, 05:49 PM

I was very fortunate to get to meet NOCCAMom today at Marymount. One of the greatest parts of this audition process is getting to meet people from CC (and elsewhere) and hearing their life stories. Let me tell you, NOCCAMom has an amazing one, as well as one of the other mothers we sat with who was from Florida during the hurricanes. These kids are so deserving of any schools they get into, with all they've been through this past year. Such tenacity!

Mary Anna · 02-18-2006, 10:15 PM

Yes, indeed.
This process is about so much more than college. I am so glad you see the big picture.
Noccamom and family have shown tremendous courage through their ordeal. I have such admiration for them and have grown to love the children more than tongue can tell.
Thanks for being such a good companion during the auditions. Sounds like it was a great experience for all.

Best of luck!

xxx,Mary Anna

lynnm · 02-19-2006, 09:15 AM

Mary Anna - Your part in Noccamom's story is, by far, the absolutely most genererous, amazing one. Offering up your home to a displaced family, sight unseen, after Hurricane Katrina showed more compassion than most can even imagine. If THAT was not the best CC connection ever made, I don't know what was!

chrism · 02-19-2006, 09:48 AM

Yes, we need to have an official CC award for this!

NOCCAMom · 02-20-2006, 10:52 AM

It was so much fun to meet LynnM at MMC! She introduced herself when she heard me talking about being from New Orleans. She is a lovely lady and it was great to meet her. We sat with a Mom from Florida and one from NJ that had never heard of the message board!! I hope they will join in the discussion here because both have great information to share about their experiences with their D's this year. All D's of all Mom's mentioned were adorable and fun and I enjoyed talking with them as well. I am so glad to hear the recognition for Mary Anna. Obviously I am indebted to her for many reasons, but beyond that she is such an incredible resource we simply could not have done this process without her and she has guided my d's success far beyond what it would have been if we had not met her. There is a dressing room door with her name on it in heaven!!

julieann87 · 03-02-2006, 12:08 AM

How long does it take for MMC to do acceptance letters academics and BFA/BA audtions?

clairesellers · 03-11-2006, 10:49 AM

Is anyone going to Marymount Manhattan next year? I just found out I got into the production/management program for theatre so I am definitely going. Im so excited! Everyone post if their going and what their going for.

lynnm · 03-11-2006, 10:52 AM

clairsellers - Congratulations! My D auditioned in February for MT/Drama, but hasn't heard as of yet. I thought they said their letters go out around the 15th of March?? I'm not sure though.