<p>You get 8 credits a semester for studio. It isn’t broken down by the specific classes.</p>
<p>Ok that makes sense. So you have a say in what “studio” classes you want to take? Or is that organized for you? Also, what is equal to 1 point of “studio training” ?</p>
<p>Unless something has changed, your studio classes are set. There isn’t a ‘say’ or choice involved. You’ll have three days of studio classes each week, usually ~ 9-6.</p>
<p>That’s right, and there’s no substituting, if that’s what you’re asking, Broadwaydreamer.</p>
<p>I do know that NSB is a very demanding and rewarding studio experience, based on what my D’s friend has said. There is also alot of work to do outside of the studio time itself, so don’t look at what’s on the website and think that’s all the time you will spend for your training… </p>
<p>From what she said, the NSB has a curriculum that recognizes that the musicals of today incorporate a variety of musical styles, and so teaches the students so they can be successful in different genres.</p>
<p>It is true that the three full days in studio consist of a set curriculum and you don’t choose what classes to take in studio. You do get to choose your other theater studies classes, liberal arts classes,and electives.</p>
<p>However, there is an exception to the “no choice” in studio classes set up. In Experimental Theater Wing, after the first two years, you DO get to choose from an array of studio classes within that studio. I realize you are talking about NSB, but some talk was also about studios in general and so I am just clarifying that ETW does involve making choices in the upper levels of studio years.</p>
<p>Actually, there is some choice in other studios as well. In Playwrights, the students choose a track to pursue beginning in sophomore year, I believe. I think there’s some choice in classes as well – but I’m not sure. I don’t think that freshman year any of the studios would have choices, though.</p>
<p>That’s right about Playwrights too!</p>
<p>When my D was in CAP21 (which I realize is no longer part of NYU for new students), the curriculum sequence was all set and did not involve choices. But ETW did.</p>
<p>THe main point in any case is that you can’t substitute theater electives for studio training. You may have choices within the studio, but you can’t substitute a Tisch Drama elective for any studio component.</p>
<p>The Tisch drama elective selection is amazing, however. If something you are looking for doesn’t happen during studio time for you, it’s most likely available outside of the studio time!</p>
<p>Hi, My daughter is heading to Tisch/NSB for MT in the fall. I’m sure the school will send information about what to bring, but we’re anxious to start shopping and packing. As far as the movement and dance classes at the New Studio…are students required to wear specific dance clothing to class? If not, what do most students wear? Besides dance attire and shoes, what should a MT student bring to school? A yoga mat? A binder with sheet music? Some copies of her resume/headshot? Anything else you can think of ???</p>
<p>@ 2incollege123
For the dance classes, there’s no strict dress code, though I recommend anything he/she is comfortable in and can move in. Though nothing too baggy or revealing. Boys will probably want a dance belt.</p>
<p>As far as shoes go, definitely ballet slippers, jazz shoes (though I used ballet shoes in place of jazz shoes), and sneakers, depending on the movement dynamics class he/she will be taking. First semester last year, I was in a martial arts class, so I needed good sneakers with support (aka not converses)</p>
<p>Yes, bring a yoga mat! I used mine in both my voice lessons, working on breathing and posture, and in my yoga class (one of the movement dynamics classes). I would recommend purchasing a yoga mat bag or strap, because he/she will be walking with the yoga mat from building to building.</p>
<p>I would recommend bringing all the musical theatre sheet music he/she owns. We’re given a bunch of assignments where we find our own music so you can never have too much music. (There’s also a lot of musical theatre sheet music in Bobst library).</p>
<p>Definitely bring a binder for your music for classes (like private voice lessons, and song performance class). If the music is organized it makes your life so much easier</p>
<p>I brought a few copies of my resume/headshot to school, but I didn’t use them once, since I didn’t audition for any professional theatre in the city. But I’m sure it couldn’t hurt to bring a few copies!</p>
<p>I’d recommend taking a small digital recorder- we’re required to record our songs from song performance class so we can listen through them to practice with. I also used mine in my private voice lessons. You can get them at Best Buy, or a few friends bought microphones that plugged into their iphones and recorded the files right onto the iphone.</p>
<p>This is getting into the little stuff, but bring a nice water bottle (w/ your name on it). I made that mistake, and was constantly using and losing Poland Spring water bottles. It’s nice (and necessary) to have a quality water bottle always at hand to stay hydrated.</p>
<p>Hi, my daughter will be a freshman this fall in New Studio and we were wondering about what the students wear for dance class? She has danced for many years and so she is wondering how strict is the dress code?</p>
<p>Sorry I did not see this when I posted about the dance wear! It was very helpful. Do you ever get to tap in New Studio? She is also a tapper…
Finally, she will be moving into 3 north -how crazy is move in day???
Thanks so much for your help!</p>
<p>^^^^ tutu17 - can’t comment on 3rd North specifically, but DS did move into Rubin on Move-In day last year. I was pleasantly surprised that the cops closed down the street in front of the dorm (5th Ave). Dorm reps/helpers facilitated getting the cars unloaded into industrial sized laundry type bins (with wheels) for moving stuff into the dorm room. Once the car was unloaded, you needed to move the vehicle out from in front of the dorm and into a parking garage (or on the street somewhere else). DW and DS went to get the keys / check in while I moved the car. The biggest queue was waiting for the elevator to go up to the room (DS was on the 14th floor). We arrived early in the morning (right about 7 a.m.? I think that’s when check in was supposed to start), but we were not the first ones there by a long shot. Got DS settled by about 9:30, and went to the parents meeting with the Senior Resident in the dorm at 11:00. After the meeting, we had a goodbye lunch with DS, and then we hit the road to go back home.</p>
<p>I think all the dorms handle Move-In day the same way.</p>
<p>Wow, that really helps. Did everything make it to the room? I worry about things getting lost in the shuffle…
Thanks for your help!</p>
<p>@tutu17
I lived in 3rd North last year, and move-in day was very organized (though I was still stressed because I was moving into my first college dorm, lol)
I’d recommend pasting your daughter’s name, room number, and tower on every box and bag (even taping a piece of paper w/ the info), just in case something is left on the floor.</p>
<p>And we start tapping sophomore year- very exciting! ;)</p>
<p>Thanks so much for your help! Glad to hear that it was organized. Did you like that dorm? Any problems she should know about? She has 4 other girls in her suite and she is worried because she saw a photo of a really small closet-lol-in one of the rooms.</p>
<p>Tap is her ultimate favorite so she will be excited to hear that! Do some kids take dance outside of school? She used to go to Broadway dance center for some master classes and would still like to do so if there is time.</p>
<p>thanks again for helping everyone out online!</p>
<p>To any Tisch/Drama & New Studio upperclassmen…</p>
<p>I know that first year students cannot audition until second year. But, what are the auditions for StageWorks productions like? How do you hear about them? How do you sign up for an audition slot? Is it first come first serve or does everyone have an opportunity to audition? Do you bring a headshot/resume with you? What are you typically asked to prepare for the audition? How do callbacks work?</p>
<p>On a related note, with regards to the New Studio specifically…I know that they did not have shows last year as they only had a freshman class and freshman cannot perform. Do they plan to have any productions this year? If so, do you know what they are?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Hi, I’m going to be a New Studio (Acting) sophomore this year. According to what Kent Gash told us a few months ago, during 2nd Semester, there are going to be some in-studio shows, which he referred to as “long-term rehearsal projects.” So I guess they’re going to be like workshop productions maybe? Anyway, he said that there are going to be six of these, and every sophomore will be in one. But I don’t think there’ll be any shows for Freshmen to do. </p>
<p>Anyway, the last I heard all about this was several months ago, (in May, I think), so things are likely to change.</p>
<p>I don’t know the specifics either, but I do know that there are something called “projects” planned for sophomores during this coming spring semester.</p>