Current experiences with Marymount Manhattan

rickle1
Mon, 20 Jan 2020 13:02:09 +0000

Was just there this past weekend for D’s audition. At the info session, they made it clear that it was not a conservatory but I wouldn’t say 50/50 training/ academic. Definitely a heavy lean towards the training. More than 50% of requried credits are in training and of the balance, a good chunk are in theater related academics (like writing,history of , etc.) Yes they did mention you still ahve to take a math and science class but it’s not to the extent of a non BFA major at most schools. They laid out the schedule and stated Freshman yr is MWF 9 -6 in all theater training classes (dance, vocal, acting, etc.) Tu Th are for academic classes and practice.

We were impressed with their audition process compared to several others. They actually had a workshop format where they divide kids into groups and everyone sits in the room while each kid auditions. The instructor gives pointers and coaches throughout the process. “That’s lovely, now let me hear you sing it like this…” They emphasized they wanted the kids to get a sense of the actual class experience at Marymount. The rest D’s auditioned at have been a lot of sitting around and waiting for your 15 minutes of singing / monolougues and some dance calls.

They use the resources of NYC quite well and have plenty of engagement with the theater community. Overall very impressed