NYU Tisch Studio Assignments? - Page 3

jasmom · 04-09-2005, 10:17 PM

He LOVES it ! Says he works more than most of his friends in other majors, but seems to be very satisfied wth the results. He mentioned that he doesn't know why private voice is discouraged for freshmen. It's not much of a time drain. The dance classes he takes are open classes, so he decides based upon workload whether he can fit in the class. He does certainly have time to hang out and go to shows. He did not get a job or do any work study. For him, in Playwrights, especially the first year, it would have been too much.

freelance · 04-09-2005, 10:29 PM

jasmom :

I attended NYU's Saturday at the Square today with my D, who is accepted into Playwrights. She was told that freshmen could only take a private voice elective in 2nd semester. You mentioned that your son was able to take it both semesters. Is this a common occurrence?

actor465 · 04-09-2005, 11:10 PM

What about the classes he takes that are not with his studio? Studio's Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, right? Are those all certain courses because of the MAP?

jasmom · 04-10-2005, 12:22 AM

freelance,
Perhaps ignorance is bliss. He signed up on line for private voice and it was eventually approved. He knows other freshmen who did the same thing. Perhaps he was just assigned a lower priority on the sign-up list. I know that another (maybe more usual) option is the Tisch Chorale/Chorus. However, if you're interested in private voice, just give it a try. For next year he'll be taking voice performance (or something like that) for a 2 credit elective that involves two class sessions per week, the first with the voice instructor, the second with the choreographer . This is also a Tisch course.

Actor465,
He has studio M,TH,F. On M & W he takes Writing the Essay (both semesters) and one semester of Theater Studies and one of Theater Production. I don't think it has anything to do with MAP, at least not the first year. For next year he is satisfying one of his Humanities requirements as well as another Theater Studies requirement.

freelance · 04-12-2005, 09:16 AM

Jasmom, Camge & Others,

My D was hoping for CAP 21 and was offered Playwrights. Do you believe that this studio will give her the proper MT training? Her background is 90% MT. She's studied voice and dance for many years. It is simply not an option for her to gamble on "maybe" getting a private voice or dance elective. She has other offers (top MT programs) on the table and would love to hear more about PH options for MT.
Your children have had such positive experiences with PH--I'm eager to hear more details. Thanks!

alwaysamom · 04-12-2005, 10:23 AM

Freelance, congrats to your D on getting into Tisch. From our experience, it is fairly common for kids who do not get into CAP21 to be placed in PH. My suggestion is to compare the curriculum at each and see how they differ, then compare PH's to that of the other programs which have made an offer of acceptance to your D. That way you'll have some idea if she feels as though she would be missing out on any particular area.

CAP21
http://drama.tisch.nyu.edu/object/DR_CAP21_2.html

PH
http://drama.tisch.nyu.edu/object/DR...orizons_2.html

Keep in mind that these lists are only the studio classes. The classes they take on the other two days of the week would be the same.

PH is a great studio, especially for kids who have not had the opportunity to study/experience other aspects of theatre. Kids who have gone to an arts h/s might find these things unnecessary but for kids who haven't, there's a wealth of knowledge to be gained. Good luck to her in her decision-making!

jasmom · 04-12-2005, 11:27 AM

I agree with alwaysmom. My son has appreciated the additional perspective and more intensive training in acting/directing/design, and I'm sure it will serve him well. He also seems quite content with the extra dance classes from BDC (the instructors are amazing and he's in jazz class with Tisch dance majors) and he has 10+ years dance experience. However...I'm certain the private voice (at 30 minutes per week) is not as intensive as would be his voice experience in CAP. And, i'm imagining--although have haven't researched it--that there are other MT-specific experiences that CAP (or another straight MT programs would provide). I'm glad your daughter has some strong options to choose from. Playwrights is a lot of work. If the areas of study don't match well with your daughter's interests, or if she already has strong competencies in the courses taught, it may not be a great fit.
I don't recall where else your daughter is considering. I do know that NYU fits my son to a T (or vice versa). Finding that match seems key. Good luck to you. It's such a happy but weighty decision.

camge · 04-12-2005, 05:09 PM

Dear Freelance, I'd be happy to answer any questions and can ask my S. If I don't have the answers. you can reach me by e-mail at camge@aol.com. Hope to hear from you soon. Cam

studio7 · 04-12-2005, 06:36 PM

Freelance,
I've been out of town for a family wedding - so I am a little behind in reading many posts. Regarding Tisch and private voice - the reason you may have heard 2nd semester is because that is when the CAP kids start taking privates. It does not kick into their curriculum until then.
I know you are trying to find out how much training your daughter will get for musical theatre? If you are really talking about a balance of classes between the 3 areas of mt, then I believe some of her other schools offer this type of package. However, If she really is looking for an acting heavy program, with a lot of options for later years,(i.e. existing and new studio options) then Tisch is perfect. Even CAP is acting based. The musical components are not as emphasized as they are in places like UM, Syracuse, Steinhardt, etc..
I've heard it over and over from administrators that Tisch/Drama (which includes CAP) mission is not to train triple threats. It is to develop each individuals artistic and creative abilities. That is why Tisch is composed of so many studio's with different focus. They really want to nurture several hundred "individuals". It is a different philosophy from many schools. Not right for everyone, but absolutely perfect for my d1 - and obviously for jasmom, camge and alwaysamom!
You are doing all the right things by talking to students from Tisch and PH.
Alwaysamom gave great advice to check out the curriculum and compare.
Your daughter has some great choices!!! I know sometimes that can make the decision even harder!
Best of luck to you and your d and if you have any other questions just write or pm me.

cadget03 · 04-12-2005, 09:19 PM

Can I just ask a question and be brutally honest without trying to be rude AT ALL. OK, I just know that NYU seems to get a wrap of not giving as strong of training to kids as they should. For any students or people with students in the program can u dispute this? I ma just tyring to make a decision between schools and I keep on telling myself that the training at NYU CAP21 is just not that great but i am not sure why i completely think this...let me know your comments...ps this is directed towards cap, i hear the other studios are great!

september · 04-13-2005, 03:02 PM

Hi all!

I phoned and got my studio placement-- I'm in Strasberg! This was my first choice so I'm overjoyed.

Anyone else in Strasberg in the fall?

jasmom · 04-14-2005, 12:40 PM

cadget,
I'm no expert on CAP. What I've heard from my son is that the students he has heard of who seek a different experience do so because they want to take advantage of more intensive acting training in other studios. I think there's just only so much learning you can squeeze into 4 years. Our dedicated passionate children want to learn it all and preferably now. Many (I don't know the #) students opt to switch studios after 2 years to get the broadest of experiences.

jasmom · 04-14-2005, 12:41 PM

september,
CONGRATS!

jasmom · 04-14-2005, 01:22 PM

cadget,
OOPs Just read my post. Not saying many CAP students switch studios. Just that many Tisch students switch to different studios after 2 years.

thesiren72102 · 12-16-2005, 11:24 PM

I know this is the musical theatre tisch thread, but I felt that I would get more responses on here than on that arts major thread. I was wondering if anyone had any experiences with the Meisner Extension; I'm very interested in this studio, but I want to know more about the studio beyond what it says on the NYU website. I tried looking for blogs, but most of them were by CAP21 students,film students, and had no information about Meisner. Thanks in advance!!