<p>Tisch- New Studio on Broadway - MT</p>
<p><a href=“http://drama.tisch.nyu.edu/object/dr_faq.html[/url]”>http://drama.tisch.nyu.edu/object/dr_faq.html</a></p>
<p>It’s listed under drama so you have to do some clicking to get there.</p>
<p>Hohum: In MT, there are definitely more girls than guys. For instance, in my acting class of 18, there are 5 guys. In my vocal performance class of 16, there are 5 as well. I can’t say for tisch as a whole, because that encompasses more than just the New Studio. I believe nyu as a whole is around 40/60, favoring girls.</p>
<p>Most colleges these days are more girls than boys.</p>
<p>Hello and firstly thank you for taking the time to answer my questions it is so very greatly appreciated. I would first like to know if there is any financial aid that you are currently maintaining and if so, would you be comfortable on telling me a rough estimate of how much that is? Secondly, I would like to know as a musical theatre major what these classes are doing to prepare you for the real cut throat world of Broadway? Were you from NYC or did you move from another state, and how did you adjust? Can you offer any insight as to how to choose/what the audition process it like? Is the musical theory kicking your butt? What can I do to get in and get some scholarship money? because I know I am supposed to be there:’) Thanks again! Sorry for all the questions!:)</p>
<p>Hello! Thanks for answering all these questions! I’m still rather young and have a long way til college, but I was wondering (in advance), for a school like Tisch (MT school), is it absolutely necessary to be able to read music/cite read or is this a skill learned during the college experience?</p>
<p>Hi!! I am currently a sophomore in high school and tisch is my dream school!! I am a strong singer and adequate actress, but my dancing is just okay. I can’t really learn dances as quickly as everyone else in my show choir. What is the dance portion of the audition like?</p>
<p>I will forward this to my daughter who is a musical theater major at Tisch but from what i recall, you are shown some combinations in a group and you learn them and do them. My daughter was a strong dancer so for her it was not difficult. You could always take some dance lessons for two more years to help you out and there is a wonderful summer program that prepares you for auditions called arts edge. Hope this helps!</p>
<p>If you are a sophomore, aggiebau, there’s time for you to brush up on your ballet and jazz skills before you go through the college audition process! Make that a priority, really.</p>
<p>Okay!! Thank you so much! I will do that. And ONE more question? Does the MT program show a preference for belters? I still have time to learn, but my singing teacher has insisted on a head/chest mix. Should I make it a point to learn belting? Thanks again!</p>
<p>Hi Everyone, I have a son in New Studio (sophomore) and I wish I could offer more help to those who post here. Everything you read is true – NSB is demanding, time consuming and exhausting. Not much time to chat or give Mom feedback, unfortunately – let alone post here. But he LOVES it! He believes he is getting excellent training for a future in the performing arts. You must understand, however, that New Studio is just 2 years old. He is part of the inaugural class. We shall all have to wait and see how well NSB prepares it’s students for the real world. I suspect they will do well indeed.</p>
<p>Just a few things from our personal experience. DS audition two years ago was great fun, but hardly perfect. He flubbed his full length song – one he knew by heart and had been singing for years. It’s how you handle the pressure, I suspect. He just repeated a few lyrics and recaptured the moment. (I know this may be hard, but try not to apologize too much if you make a mistake. They already know, lol! Just smile and be professional.) My son was not a trained dancer, but follows directions well. So the dance portion was not too difficult – I’m sure it was apparent he was “trainable.” (He has been really enjoying all his various studio dance classes. They do separate the more advanced dancers from the newbies.) He is a very strong singer and actor, so, he had good confident going in – although there was that flubbed song. NYU accepted him ED.</p>
<p>He had very little skill in reading music and none at all in sight reading. They are training him well for both, as well as keyboarding. I think it is a very rich program with a focus on the fully skilled MT actor.</p>
<p>Hope that helps!</p>
<p>@mtboy2015
My D’s first audition was with NYU Tisch in Chicago - and we were very impressed with the way it was handled - very relaxed, orderly and friendly. It really helped in lessing the anxiety of kids and parents alike. The process was thoroughly explained by the Head of Admission (Mr. A) and it left a positive impression on the audition process.</p>
<p>I just want to say, New Studio so completely supports the total MT actor: acting, singing, dance. More. So, my son, who is a wonderful singer and actor, imho, is now in a Tisch production tonight (diSPLACEment all, break legs!) which develops his movement and dance abilities. Not sure what his future will bring professionally, but I honestly believe he would never have had the opportunity to develop this side of himself if not for NSB. Please excuse the “gush.” I’m feeling the love for NYU/Tisch tonight!</p>
<p>Break a leg to your son! Sounds like a cool production and opportunity. </p>
<p>I still feel the love for NYU/Tisch because of the many great experiences my D had there, the many opportunities that have evolved since graduating, some of which have been due to fellow graduates/peers or faculty, and even additional jobs and affiliations she has had at Tisch, including an exciting one for next year, though I’m not free to comment further here. </p>
<p>Go Tischies!</p>
<p>My D is a freshman in NSB and is loving it! She is being challenged in every way-dance, singing , and acting. I have a concern however, in that 3 kids have recently dropped out of the program. Is this common? I mentioned to my D that perhaps they could not handle how demanding the schedule is…not sure what their reasoning but I do know that my D is loving it and it is good to hear from veteran moms that their kids are having/had such great experiences as well. Thanks!</p>
<p>tutu, I think that is common at most BFA programs and at colleges in general. Given the size of the program, the loss of three students is not that large. After my daughter’s freshman year at Tisch, there were several students who left. Some students realize that a BFA is not for them. Some get cast and leave. Some just for whatever reason, either can’t handle college or chose the wrong fit school or have other personal issues. Some may not adjust to college or the city or to the intensity of a BFA program (any BFA program). A BFA program is a commitment and frankly, is not for everyone and many 17 or 18 year olds are not ready yet to commit to a major or degree program. That is why many in college (who are in BA colleges) don’t even have to declare a major when they enter college. It really is only suitable for some kids. Some don’t realize that until they are into it. In any case, there is some freshmen “melt” at most colleges and in many BFA degree programs of varying amounts relative to the size of the program too.</p>
<p>Yes, there is always some attrition in highly demanding BFA programs, certainly not just Tisch. Sometimes it’s a good thing. The kid has an agent going in and is cast professionally. This happens more than you might think. It happened within the first month of my son’s freshman year with a fellow student. Sometimes it’s economical. Those kids and their parents who thought they could swing the tuition and had secretly hoped for a scholarship are now finding it extremely difficult to cover the cost. That usually happens between semesters though. Kids who leave mid-stream may have any number of things going on in their lives. So hard to guess. The important thing to keep in mind is what your kid is telling you on a regular basis. She sounds like she is loving it – and that’s all that matters!</p>
<p>Thanks suzievt and bville lady! All of your comments make perfect sense. It is worrisome in that three dropped out of NSB specifically but like you said, as long as my daughter is happy then that is what I should focus on. Since this is new to me, and since there is so much mention of “agents”, do most kids have agents and is there a recommended way to go about finding the right one??? You ladies made my day!</p>
<p>I don’t think your daughter needs an agent while in school assuming she is not looking to audition for jobs that would take her out of school. My daughter did not want to audition while in school (unless for summer work) as she wanted to stay in school. In senior year, if she is in a showcase, that may eventually lead to her getting an agent. I don’t think most of the students have one, no. A few might if they had one before entering college (my kid did, but didn’t want to audition in college and then got a new agent in spring of senior year of college after the showcase).</p>
<p>The focus should be on TRAINING and learning and loving college life! Tisch has so much to offer and NYC is a great place to be. Your daughter is a lucky young woman. </p>
<p>I would say that having an agent while in college is both a blessing and a curse. An agent can send your kid out on professional auditions. Your kid may well book a job that will take them away from college. Thus, all that effort to get into a great school like NYU is undone by professional work. Sure, it’s exciting. And most schools will allow a semester leave of absence. Still, many kids just never make it back to college. And a leave can play havoc with a nice scholarship. So, it’s a tough balancing act for some.</p>
<p>Unless discovered by an agent sooner, senior showcase is usually the time when BFAs starting thinking about getting one. And that’s a whole other thread, lol!</p>
<p>soozievt, Ha! Ditto!</p>