beachmom24

Thanks so much actressmom...glad she loves it.

happy2be

My d and I will be attending the Open House for admitted students on the 5th. (is this Saturday on the Square or is that something different?) Anyway, after being invited back to her other favorite school for a similar program I am a bit confused about what will be available at NYU. Since they don't know their studio how can they observe classes, or figure out which dorm might be best? Are there faculty and staff available to ask personal questions? We did get tickets to see a drama production Friday night, and she has a couple of students there to contact, but the other program we attended was full of personal attention, interviews set up, tours, and we left feeling like we knew everything we needed. I'm worried this won't be the case with NYU, and this is a HUGE decision to make in the next few weeks. Any help, advice would be so appreciated!

alwaysamom

happy2be, Susan described what the event was like when she and her D attended a few years ago. Scroll down to her post #27 on this thread:

Saturday in the Square NYU Tisch

I'm not sure why you're worried that you'd leave that event feeling as though you wouldn't know everything you needed to know. I'm sure there will be abundant opportunities to ask any questions you might have. Since the event is being held on a Saturday, obviously you won't be able to sit in on studio classes.

beachmom24

My son contacted NYU with regard to sitting in on classes and he was told that would not be possible...period. He was pretty disappointed with that. He was told he could do a tour and do a talk with the drama department people, but not sit in on a class. He is now wondering how in the world he is supposed to make a decision.
Happy2be...I was sort of wondering the same thing about that Saturday. It is not real specific in saying what will be happening. Guess we will find out

MTgrlsmom

beachmom24/Happy2be - I forget how I know about this but chances are I read it here : get your child to befriend some current Tisch drama students (maybe even in the studio they are interested in) on Facebook and they may be able to get them in on one of their studio days, depending on the teacher. Contacting these students may also be really helpful when it comes to picking dorms etc.

Also, I understand that it is very likely that you will hear what studio you have been accepted into before the event.

beachmom24

Thanks, that is a great idea and he does know someone there. Unfortunately, the admissions guy also told my son studio assignments would be sent second week in April...that will be after the reception.

happy2be

Thank you for your kind responses. That helps.

MTgrlsmom

beachmom24 - the second week???? Grrrr, that does not help matters much. Did you happen to speak with Chris Anderson? We found him to be quite helpfull. He may be able to "shed some more light".

happy2be

That really is frustrating, I agree. I'm trying to keep an open mind, but I have to admit when I have one school being incredibly helpful and accomodating and another not so much it's difficult.

beachmom24

My son emailed Chris, but no response yet...he is probably inundated right now

chrisnoo

Way back, everyone was discussing studios other than CAP 21, and their benefits/which one is better etc.

It is TRULY a matter of opinion. Personally, I would never go to Atlantic, because their style of acting doesn't work for me. Doesn't mean they are bad, just that I wouldn't go there.

NYU seems to do a great job placing kids. I know a girl who wanted CAP for years, and was placed in Adler. She ended up loving Adler and would never look back.

Granted, if you need dancing and music as part of your scheduled classes, then the straight acting studios won't work. But, if you are able to take those classes outside, then you are set.

Take a look into the studios, their methods, their alumni, their classes. That is what I believe you should go off of. If you have time, read their books! At least glance at them, since you will probably have to when you get here anyways.

Keep in mind, that after two years, you are not limited to your Primary Studio, and when you get here, keep your options open. Some posters here remember me, and how I was set on MT for the rest of my life.

Boy, how things have changed. I'm now applying to the straight acting studios because it is what I want to do. That is one great thing about NYU is that you can change courses if you want to, and there are avenues for that.

Ok, I'm sleepy, PM me with questions if you have any, I'll try to respond, but at this point in life, I can't devote much time to CC. I did back in the day, but now I have to work on taking advantage of my 200k investment called my BFA.

JennyD123

east coaster:

oooh how great! I so hope your daughter did get Meisner. That would be fantastic for her. She can call to find out her studio assignment if she hasn't yet. There is no policy about what you can and can't do outside of studio as long as you show up when you have class. Auditions aren't forbidden but they are not an excuse to miss class or to not be prepared for class. Because the point is you're there for your training. Personally I went on a few auditions but found it too much to handle with my class commitments as well. Like I said, Meisner is a very intense program, and a program which completely changed me as an actor. So i found it best for my own development to stop and concentrate on my training rather than trying to work from old habits that were in the process of being stripped away from me anyway and because I literally had no time....but anyway, it's up to your daughter. If she is in Meisner, tell her to say hi to me, I'd love to meet her!