<p>Hello!
I have my NYU audition on Thursday and I am trying to be as prepared as possible when it comes to the interview portion.
Has anyone had an NYU interview or have an acquaintance that has, that could possibly fill me in on what the interview will entail?
Thanks to anyone who helps!</p>
<p>My D had her audition last weekend. She found the interview to be very relaxed. Its an opportunity for them to get to know YOU. She was asked about her passions outside of theater, her student directing projects and they did discuss studios. I don’t know if she was directly asked which studio she would want but it did come up. She really felt her auditioner was nice and relaxed and put her at ease. </p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>Okay, great!
Thanks for your help!</p>
<p>Do you or your D know if a chair is provided at the NYU audition?
Thanks again!</p>
<p>Yes - they said that you can do what you want with it, but please don’t throw it. ;-)</p>
<p>Or stand on it! My D also reported that the interview was great–just very relaxed. They asked about her outside the arts academic interests, why NYU etc. Just the typical stuff asked at any college interview. Break a leg!</p>
<p>My daughter doesn’t tell me everything about her auditions, but after the NYU audition she did tell me that she was asked what she felt she needed to work on/develop the most. This isn’t a direct quote - I don’t remember exactly what she told me. But you get the idea, I hope. If not, let me know and I’ll try to clarify.</p>
<p>Break a leg.</p>
<p>Last year during my son’s interview, he was asked what books he’d been reading lately. I don’t think they were looking for his AP English Lit list, lol! Luckily, he had just finished the most recent Dan Brown book and had read the others (ie LOST SYMBOL, ANGELS & DEMONS, THE DAVINCI CODE), so he was happy to discuss them. I think the auditors were just looking for articulation and enthusiasm for an interest outside of his performing arts pursuits.</p>
<p>I guess the OP’s audition has already taken place (hope it went well!).</p>
<p>At my son’s NYU audition he was asked where he saw himself in ten years. In addition, they asked him about the amount of MT on his resume, given that he was auditioning for Acting.</p>
<p>That’s so interesting about the MT question. It comes up occasionally when my son is called out for on-camera auditions through his agent. Since he doesn’t have any professional credits on his resume yet, most of his amature credits are stage–both plays and musicals. (More MT than straight plays.) Realistically, though, most high school kids are going to have a mix of both. We had actors who could sing and got the leads in the spring musicals. We had actors who were not singers in those shows as well. But the fall plays were the opportunity for non-singing actors to shine. Maybe the original poster will come back and give us some feedback on their recent audition and interview. In the meantime, it’s always helpful to hear how other posters–or their kids–handled the interview. Best Wishes to All!</p>
<p>I think they are just trying to get to know each student as an individual. I wouldn’t stress overly much trying to prepare the titles of books and such to be impressive. Just be yourself, truly and honestly.</p>
<p>I agree NMR. University of Minnesota says it right on their website- “There is nothing you can do to prepare for it but to be honest and completely yourself.” And I think that is true for all the schools.</p>
<p>Its a chance to talk about yourself and things that excite you. That’s a good thing!</p>
<p>I agree, you cannot have a stock answer to anything in a high stakes interview–even if the question might appear to be “stock.” Still, you better well be able to answer a simple question about what you’ve been reading lately–or if not, the “why not” could be made quite interesting. It really is about articulating who you are and how interesting you are. The auditors see a lot of people. Grab the moment to be your best self and to speak authentically. They will know it and they like it!</p>