NYU Tisch Studio Assignments? - Page 2

vi1iniscontrivr · 04-04-2005, 07:39 PM

soozievt (and everybody else. hi!)-

My other options are Syracuse University for musical theatre and Ithaca for acting. I'm kind of leaning toward SU now for MT, because it's really what I want. We'll see; PHTS is not a flop either, I know. But musical theatre is truly my love, so I may not be in NYC next year.

soozievt · 04-04-2005, 07:54 PM

vi1...I think you are thinking very wisely about your choices. If your true passion is musical theater and given the options you have and my familiarity with them, I would choose Syracuse which is a fantastic MT program. The other options are great too but are not the best fit for YOU, particularly since you have the great MT option at Syracuse. I was very impressed by their program and my kid has considered it. I think you would be happiest in a MT program and thankfully you have a fantastic option in that area. The other two programs are GREAT but aren't truly what youwere looking for. I think you have had an excellent outcome given the selectivity of those programs, so congratulations.
All the best,
Susan

jasmom · 04-04-2005, 08:33 PM

I'll be looking for vi1inscontrivr up in lights one day! If you follow your heart on this one, you're sure to end up in the program that best meets your needs. Congrats! I'm sure Syracuse would provide a wonderful experience.

vi1iniscontrivr · 04-04-2005, 11:04 PM

Thanks so much, everybody. This has been a really tough day. I said earlier that I "wasn't heartbroken," but I kind of was. Thank you for all of your support. I just need some time to sleep on all this information and better make my decision. I'll keep you updated.

soozievt · 04-04-2005, 11:24 PM

vi1, It is OK to feel disappointed when a decision from a particular college is not as you had hoped. It is more than OK to feel that way. The best thing, however, is to sleep on it and have your down moment and then just move forward because honestly, you have some other great options here and trust me, NEXT year at this time, you are gonna be a happy camper at college and all this angst and stress over where you got in or did not get in, will be past and a distant memory and won't hold so much importance in your mind any longer. The good news is that you have some really positive offers on your table. I hope you can go through a day of disappointment and then just start fresh and look at what you DO have. I know my kids did within hours of a rejection and just moved forward and knew that it was not meant to be at that particular school and eventually things worked out for them and they are happy. So, it is ok to be heartbroken. But if you can brush that aside after a little "down" time, you'll do fine. Life is full of disappointments and you grow stronger with each one and luckily for you, there are so many bright aspects to your college choices and days ahead. Sleep on it all....this is the climax but the transition will get you to the next level and it is gonna be a happy one, I feel certain.

Susan

actor465 · 04-06-2005, 06:47 PM

Anyone hear anything yet for regular decision?

cadget03 · 04-06-2005, 08:35 PM

I was reg decision, auditioned in LA and I am a cap 21 er and receieved a 20000 dollar scholarship

collegebound87 · 04-06-2005, 11:26 PM

I got into CAP21 as well!

soozievt · 04-06-2005, 11:54 PM

Yippee! Let us know if you decide to go! My daughter is going to go. Might you attend the Tisch events this coming Saturday?

Happy for you, Collegebound87....you really ARE college bound!
Susan

collegebound87 · 04-07-2005, 12:30 AM

I was invited to Saturday in the Sqaure, but due to my incredibly busy life (like most of us) I am unable to make it to NY this weekend (I live in CA, so it's quite a treck). But I'd love to hear how it goes!

camge · 04-07-2005, 09:03 AM

Dear vi1 Don't be dissapointed. I know how hard it is to want Cap and not get it. My son is graduating this May from Playwrights and he would not have wanted to go to anywhere. else. Playwrights will let you do Musical Theater in your Sophmoore year. Freshman year is a time to learn everything... including directing, acting, tech, dance, voice, and so on. Of all the studios Playwrights kids come out the best abkle to cope with the " real world" because they have been exposed and and trained in it all. The Main stage Tisch productions( I think there are 6) are open to all Tisch students. There are usually two musicals and the rest staright plays. Threre are also student run productions called Gap shows that are student run and are often Musicals. Playwrights also is the Directing school so it's Directing majors use all their playwrights actors in their shows which again may be musical or not. My son managed to land leads in a number of Gap shows over Cap kids. He also scored the lead in the musical Drama main stage this Fall. Now he graduates in May having finished in 3 years. Remenber if you choose Playwrights, it is up to you to create you successes! Your Studio is only the place where you train.The contacts you make at school are what is goiung to get you jobs out in the real world. PS. My son is a director and all of the actresses from all of the studios are trying to make contact with him, for t future work! Good luck on your choice of schools! I am sure you will find the school with the right fit for you!

freelance · 04-07-2005, 10:56 AM

Camge,

I would love to contact you. I have many questions about Playwrights. My D was also hoping to get Cap 21, but received a Playwrights placement. Her background is almost exclusively MT. Years of voice, legit soprano, years of classical ballet. Right now, she has mixed feelings about that. On the plus side, we've heard nothing but raves about Playwrights. However, she is seriously considering other MT program offers and we need to get as much info as possible in the next few weeks. May 1 is fast approaching.

We will be at Tisch this Saturday for the "Saturday at the Square Event" hoping to get as much info as possible. I've already chatted with a Tisch administrator (who graduated CAP in '02) who told me that in his opinion, Playwrights has the BEST faculty. What is your experience?

Please send me a PM or email. I'd like to get more specifics.

Thanks in advance!

actor465 · 04-09-2005, 12:41 PM

I was placed into Stella Adler. Does anyone know if it's possible to take voice lessons and dance classes through the university if you're not in CAP 21?

jasmom · 04-09-2005, 01:01 PM

Yes it is possible. You will have 16 credits worth of required courses, leaving you with 2 more possible hours to play with. My son registered for private voice through Tisch, was on a lengthy wait list and didn't expect to get in, but did. Took a 2 credit elective private voice both semesters freshman year. It's also possible to take dance classes, but you have to pay extra if you excceed 18 credit hours. My son has opted to pay for dance lessons (open classes) at Broadway Dance instead. These are cheaper than paying extra to NYU.

actor465 · 04-09-2005, 01:16 PM

Jasmom, does your son like NYU and the program he's in? Does he have ANY free time with his 18-credit schedule AND dance classes? I'm just curious to get input from anyone I can because I have to make a big decision really soon, you know?