<p>BTP in your back pocket. Congrats!!! I think it will still be several weeks to find out about Mpulse. When do you have to accept BTP?</p>
<p>She said it would be ok to wait a few weeks. No, she didnât comment on accommodations. Having had two other kids in college and another one who did debate camps, there have been great dorms and horrible dorms. If itâs a good program with a good reputation, they will have the kids stay somewhere decent. A program wonât fly or fall based on where the kids stay, unless itâs totally horrid.</p>
<p>Congrats to fourkidsmom whose daughter was accepted to BTP! I didnât know one could be accepted without auditioning. Itâs helpful to hear your relaxed perspective about housing and older kids. Thanks.</p>
<p>papayamom, you DO have to audition to get into BTP but they accept recorded auditions. Information about that is here:</p>
<p>[Broadway</a> Theatre Project](<a href=âhttp://www.broadwaytheatreproject.com/home/audition_dates_2010.php]Broadwayâ>http://www.broadwaytheatreproject.com/home/audition_dates_2010.php)</p>
<p>Soozie is right, I did say (I just reread it to be sure) she auditioned on line instead of in person.
I do think you get more relaxed the more kids you have, unless its just in your nature. My kids probably wouldnât call me relaxed.
If you have questions, call Kim at BTP. She was and is.. wonderful on the phone and has been exceptionally wonderful on the email side too. She had a student from last summer who took the time to call me and my daughter. Sheâs answered every question to where I hope thatâs where my daughter is headed this summer.
and yes, accommodations are at an Embassy Suite. Too me that means there will be closet space and a decent bathroom and a place for kids to congregate. It will be in decent condition as opposed to some of the very old dorms and probably good air conditioning. I donât see a problem with them being in a hotel.</p>
<p>well this fourkidsmomâs D and I talked to the girl who went to BTP last summer. She said they stay at the Embassy suites and each room is three kids there are two beds and one pull out couchâŠshe says that itâs a suite equipped with microwave and other hotel-like things. She said they barely spent any time in the rooms but itâs a 20 minute walk from there to where they go everyday for classes and someone escorts you every time you walk to/from the hotel or to places like Target (which is off campus). She said the hotel has complimentary breakfast and the dinner place is open really late at night in case you are still hungry, thereâs a special code or discount for BTP-ers. Hopefully this helps some (sorry mom for posting)</p>
<p>Thanks for clarifying. I thought I read that sheâd applied on-line and didnât see that sheâd done an audition DVD, so I was confused. Thanks for link to audition infoâmy daughter is planning to go to in-person audition next weekend. Itâs great to see all the info about other peopleâs experiences, accommodations, etc. Thanks!</p>
<p>Fourkidsmom; How soon did you hear after you sent the DVD? How did they contact you, mail?</p>
<p>My son attended Stagedoor Manor last summer and will do so again this summer. He absolutely loved it. Does anyone know how it compares to the pre-college programs?</p>
<p>We heard soon but she needed to give an answer to another opportunity very quickly. I called Kim just talking about the program and she offered to let us know promptly. I donât know what it would be under more normal circumstances.</p>
<p>bfwâŠmy kid attended Stagedoor Manor for eight summers and never considered attending a pre-college program. It never came up and she was dying to return to Loch Sheldrake every summer, the highlight of her youth. In my view, if your kid loves the program, there is no need to look for something else. One is not better than the other,but they differ in the kind of experience but both are very worthwhile. And one doesnât have an advantage over the other when it comes to college admissions. My kid chose SDM when she was only nine and college admissions never entered our minds. If your kid loves it and is getting a lot out of it, that is all that matters in my opinion. </p>
<p>A pre-college program differs in some ways in that it is mostly made up of students of a one to two year age span whereas SDM spans more years and people go back year after year, as opposed to attending their pre-college program one year. Some like that a pre-college program is a taste of college. In terms of âintensity,â you can get that at SDM or at pre-college. Some pre-college programs are mostly classes and no productions, whereas Stagedoor is a mix of training classes and productions (though both are learning experiences and as you know, the productions are of a high level). In terms of talent, you will find it at pre-college programs and at Stagedoor with very talented kids from all over the country (or even out of the country). I can tell you that of my Dâs peers/friends at SDM, all of them went onto competitive BFA in MT programs or some chose selective BA programs. Numerous friends of hers from Stagedoor are now working professionally, including some on Broadway, National Tours, regional theaters, off Broadway, movies, TV, and so on. The show my D is currently rehearsing has two SDM alum in it, in fact, besides herself (one has been on Broadway, one on a tour and all three are Equity). I think pre-college programs are great, donât get me wrong. But if your child is thriving at and loves Stagedoor, I canât see making a switch. I would not be concerned with comparisons and which is better but only what program appeals to your child and you canât go wrong. SDM is an amazing place and was a very significant part of my daughterâs life in theater.</p>
<p>Hi, All:</p>
<p>Well, Iâve really just recently re-discovered CC (looked at it a couple of years ago for my son, a Business Major) and Iâm starting to feel really behind the 8-ball!</p>
<p>My dd is a Junior and is just now considering pursuing a MT education (although sheâs been performing since age 5 and would probably be considered a âtriple threat.â) Up until now she has felt that A: She isnât good enough and B: It isnât practical. But I think sheâs had some recent encouragement from her voice, dance and acting coaches that she has worked hard enough for the last 11 years to at least deserve a shot and that sometimes you need to pursue your passion even if it doesnât seem like the most practical choice.</p>
<p>So, here we are, just now starting to explore the options. Among all that weâre learning, it would appear that it is very important to attend one of these summer intensives or pre-college programs, but it would also appear that she has missed the deadline to audition into many of the more competitive programs. We found out the hard way that there is a wide disparity among the programs out there. We made the HUGE mistake of sending her to a US Performing Arts camp at UCLA last summer (a non-audition program recommended by a friend) that was a complete waste of time and money, so we had just sort of come to the conclusion that perhaps they were all that way. Obviously that isnât the case. </p>
<p>So, picking up from here, how important is it really, to spend thousands of $$ on one of these programs, and are there any âworth itâ programs that she isnât too late to audition for. (keeping in mind that she has NOTHING prepared in the way of a DVD). Honestly, I donât know that we can afford it in any case with one son already at a Private University and needing to pay for what will likely be a just-as-expensive education for her! But at least it would be nice to know what the options are!</p>
<p>Thanks so much,</p>
<p>~Tracy</p>
<p>Attending a summer pre-college or other MT intensive program is NOT essential. It is a worthy experience in that the student experiences a MT intensive training program as it is a taste of what a BFA in MT program can be like. It is also a chance to mix with many talented kids from all over and a way to assess oneself in a larger talent pool and simply to enjoy mixing with others who share the same passion. Further, it is a great way to keep training in voice, dance, and acting, and in some cases, to perform in a high level production.</p>
<p>That said, you could piece together voice, dance, and acting training locally, as well as audition for shows locally too. The important thing is to keep training and being involved in MT. Summer intensives are a great option but not the only option. Also, some are shorter than others and so donât cost as much. Whether it is audition-based or not is not the telltale sign of how good the program is. You have to explore it in depth and talk to those who have done each program and so on and compare and contrast. </p>
<p>It is not too late, I believe, for several programs such as CAP21, Emerson, University of the Arts, Carnegie Mellon, Ithaca, Syracuse, Northwestern, NYU/Steinhardt, Oklahoma City U, Baldwin-Wallace, and Circle in the Square. Some of these require auditions and some do not. All are fine programs.</p>
<p>I agree. I think you can do very valuable things right at home. My son is applying to 2 summer programs because he has been doing all those things at home since he was 8. He wants to get out and see whatâs out there and see if he wants to pursue something across the country in college. I am not willing to pay a lot for a program that is not considered good quality so we chose 2 that I feel might be a good investment- Mpulse and Broadway Theatre Project. If he doesnât get in either, he will audition for community theatre and take his vocal and dance lessons. It will still be a great summer.</p>
<p>The summer intensive at the Boston Conservatory for high school, college and proâs requires a dance audition. A DVD is acceptable and I believe are still open for auditions. Check their website for details.</p>
<p>BTP audition in the AM. Anybody have an idea how many applicants usually show up at these city auditions and how long it might take? Thanks!</p>
<p>Please let us know all about it!! We sent a DVD.</p>
<p>Hi. My daughter just had her BTP audition today in NYC. She said there were about 20 auditionees there. They say that you need to allow 2-6 hours. She got out in about 2 1/2 hours. She arrived 1/2 hour early to try and get an early number so as not to have to wait too long for her turn to sing and do monologue after dancing. She was number 12 out of the group. The first part was movement: stretching, warm-ups and then jazz and then for people with experience in tap, a tap combination. Then they waited their turns to do 16 bars and monologue. Hope thatâs helpful!</p>
<p>Is your daughter in high school? Did it seem like a high school age group mostly, or older? How did she feel about the the talent level?</p>
<p>Thanks Papayamom! (Love your name, by the way!)</p>