<p>Hey guys! So I had my audition for NYU a couple of weeks ago and, as much as I think the audition went well and that I'm just dying to go there, I wanted to know how it went for others recently. I am applying for drama (not MT). The monologues went alright. The auditor, a woman, was very nice and we talked briefly about our shared adoration of 'Angels in America', from which my second piece was taken. After that, she asked me the usual questions: Which studio would I prefer? (Atlantic, Playwrights Horizon) How do I think I could improve as an actor? Why do I want to go to Tisch? </p>
<p>My response to the last question was that I loved that you could pursue both the intense acting training with the studio system, while still getting a great access to liberal arts courses. The rest of the interview was spent discussing school. She asked what I would like to pursue in the liberal arts (apparently if I wanted to pursue a language, I would have to take a class early in the morning, due to scheduling), what languages I have taken, did I think taking multiple languages help me learn new ones, what was the last book I read (she knew the book! 'The Passion' by Jeanette Winterson. Its quite wonderful). </p>
<p>Then the interview was over. I come from an intense private school and I have strong academic credentials; I'm not at all worried about that aspect of my application. </p>
<p>Is it weird that we discussed school so much? Do most people talk about theatre-related things? Is this a bad sign? I'm probably reading into this way too much, but I'm just a little scared...</p>
<p>matt... Sounds like a wonderful audition. From what I've heard, and from what my son experienced, the auditioners put excellent energy into coming up with good studio matches. I think you have reason to be pleased that she wanted to get to know you, both personally and intellectually. Hang in there. The time between now and 4/1 can just be agony. Involve yourself in something exciting and wonderful to pass the time.</p>
<p>My son auditioned in Chicago a couple weeks ago for NYU. His experience was similar to yours. I think it's nice when they send the time to talk with you on any subject.
As for it being a good sign or a bad sign, I don't think you can tell. The auditioners said at the meeting that they try not to let you know what they are thinking one way or the other.
We'll all just have to wait.
Good Luck!</p>
<p>Its been a while since I visited the forums, but I have insomnia and wanted to throw in my two cents...</p>
<p>I got accepted to the drama department at Tisch ED a few months ago. My audition experiecne was similar.</p>
<p>To be honest, when I walked out I had no idea if I did well or not. I din know, however, that I had been myself. I answered the questions like I would a casual friend instead of giving pre-thought out responses trying to hit a bunch of bullet points. I too talked a lot about school as well as my interest in PR/Marketing and Theatre Administration.</p>
<p>It sounds like you were frank and that seems to be a major plus. I hope that helps. Best of Luck.</p>