Summer programs/Emerson vs UARTS vs. Boston Conservatory

threed
Mon, 28 Jan 2013 20:08:10 +0000

I know alot of the 2013 parents are busy with auditions, however if any of these parents have time along with the 2014 parents I would like to ask the following:

We are looking at summer programs for Summer 2013 and wondered who may have had experience with the three mentioned programs. Just to refresh your memory, my daughter is a junior and is an acting major mainly into acting for TV and film, however, enjoys contemporary stage also. She has already attended a few other programs with the last one being North Carolina School of the Arts (Summer 2012).

UArts is a new program for us and the summer program looked rather interesting and the price seemed to be the most affordable. A very strong possibility.

Emerson is a school I noticed mentioned on many of the threads for the 2013 class and also under the Film section. I thought looking into a program with both a strong acting and film program would be a plus since her main interest is in Film and TV. I also noticed that the summer program helps them prepare for auditions.

BC also has a program and I noticed quite a few people mention their kids attended the summer acting program and enjoyed it.

I also looked into the Minnesota program but it is shorter so I am not sure that is what she wants.

We are going to opt out of the NYU program this summer due to the high cost. (Around $10,000)

She is set up to audition for NYSDA, however, I have not heard a whole lot of good things and along with the high cost and low scholarship awards this may be low on the list.

We also contemplated not doing a summer program and just concentrating on preparing for fall auditions and application. However, I think my daughter would do better in an actual program with a daily schedule and intense training.

What did some of the 2013 acting seniors do the summer before senior year?

Thank you for taking the time to respond.