<p>Just a heads up about PP-
This might be a good indication about how PP views students, and how they treat them. Perhaps it was the exception-but beware-</p>
<p>Son had an audition at Unifieds in Chicago. His vocal audition was at the end of a group schedule and while he was changing into his dance attire, the dance routine was taught to the group. They didn’t bother to wait. Of course, after a full day and a half of auditions, stress and considerable expense to even “be there”, he was at wits end. He attempted to pick up the routine, but they were already auditioning in small groups. So he got upset and walked out. (I didn’t condone that response, but he was pretty upset at the lack of common courtesy, as was I).</p>
<p>PP did try to make amends by teaching him the routine and allowing him to perform it-but by then the damage was done (on both ends). He and I have no respect for an institution that would treat a prospect that way. Very unprofessional.</p>
<p>I was actually at that audition that day, and I remember your son walking in! I’m so sorry! I felt so bad for him…as did the other kids, I’m sure.</p>
<p>Needless to say, I’ve already been rejected from PP, but I don’t really care. I did not like the vibe I got from them at all. They just seemed very rude and cold…not welcoming at all, like all of the other schools I had auditioned for. It was very strange. But we move on! :)</p>
<p>Everyone’s going to have different experiences with schools…it depends on the day really. I auditioned for Point Park at NY Unifieds and left my audition with great respect for the school. The auditors at my audition were very understanding. I was in an earlier dance call around 1pm and had my vocal audition at 2:45. The dance call started later than expected, I guess because they were backed up, and it didn’t end until after 2:30. Even though my vocal audition was scheduled for right after that time, they were understanding and told me to take as much time as I needed to change/warm up. It all probably depends on the day…I auditioned the first day of Unifieds so they were probably in a better mood. I’m sorry about your son’s bad experience, though, that doesn’t sound fair</p>
<p>Glad to hear-but our experience was terrible. Makes us wonder how they can be so cruel and careless. Life goes on!</p>
<p>I’m a freshman musical theatre major, and I can assure you that the faculty treats all of the students with nothing but respect. Quite frankly, it sounds like your son was the only one in the wrong. If I were auditioning in the last time slot before a dance call, I would have my dance clothes with me or even underdressed, and I would change as quickly as possible in the closest possible location. From the way you described it, it seems like your son only arrived back at the audition when the small groups began auditioning. It shouldn’t take twenty minutes to change into dance attire, which is about the amount of time it takes to teach an audition combo. It isn’t any audition auditor’s responsibility to wait for every auditioner to be in the room. Especially at Unifieds, many students register but never show up for audition slots. This is an extremely self-directed major and career, and part of that self-direction is making sure that you are on time for everything.</p>
<p>Another thing you aren’t taking into account is that the auditors had also been sitting through auditions and dealing with stress for just as long as your son. In addition to the day and a half of Chicago Unifieds, they had just gone through New York Unifieds. Always remember that the people on the other side of the table are human. They have bad days just like everyone else. If your son hadn’t walked out, he may have had a positive audition. It is shocking that you still find the auditors and the school as a whole cruel and careless when they gave your son a second chance after walking out on them. A lot of others wouldn’t have been so generous after an auditioner displayed that kind of attitude.</p>
<p>I’m really sorry that you had a bad experience, but it seems like most of your bad experience stems from your view of the situation. As I said earlier, the faculty at our school are fully invested in the training of every single student, so long as you do the work and show up. Your perceived experience is nothing like the experience here.</p>
<p>D’s a MT freshman at PPU, she had a fabulous audition experience and a great first year. MT is a tough world, no hand holding, no excuses. I wish your S the best of luck. There is a shoe for every foot. I’m sure he will be successful where ever he lands. Good Luck!</p>
<p>My D auditioned for PP at NY unifieds last year and her auditioners were wonderful and very flexible with times, etc. She is a freshman MT major there now and LOVES it – lots of work and lots of learning! I know how stressful the whole process is especially when you feel a school was disrespectful of your efforts, so I feel your pain during this tense time as acceptances/rejections start to roll in. Good luck – hopefully your son will end up where he belongs as it appears my D did.</p>