<p>Soozie’s D did Advanced Training at ETW, as did my D. There is devised theater / self-scripting at ETW, so perhaps the anxiety associated with that came through? I suppose that when a student needs to come up with something of their own making there can be a pressure that is different than performing a piece created by someone else, so if your son is not interested in that form of creative tension, perhaps it is not for him.</p>
<p>From what my D has said, and from what I experienced visiting, I would say that there is a tremendous amount of camaraderie, support and excitement at the Studio. </p>
<p>I would agree with the others who say that this decision should not be based on some future fear of adapting to NYC. Tons of people do it all the time! </p>