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 Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2006 6:41 pm
I know alot of Gaians are around college age. So do any of you know good acting colleges that can give you a start in the acting world.
Here are some i have heard of:
Julliard
Catholic University
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Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2006 11:18 pm
PCPA Theatrefest
DePaul
NYU
Northwestern
Cincinatti (spell?) Conservatory of Music (CCM)
North Carolina School of the Arts
Webster University
These are the ones that pop into my head right now....
Are you wanting to do a conservatory program? Are you wanting to get a liberal arts education too? Where do you want to live?
Good luck on your search!
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Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 2:52 am
Here's some Canadian ones (well, the west coast anyway):
Canadian College of Preforming Arts (CCPA)
Studio 58
U-Vic, Mal, and Capilano all have good programs too (I'm at Mal)
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Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 8:55 pm
I live on teh east coast but i am willing to go anywhere(i can pay for)... I had never heard of teh NC one before... i will look into it.
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Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2006 1:34 pm
Ohio actually has some really good theatre schools.
Cincinnati conservatory, Cincinnati University, Wright State, Columbus State Community College, Heidelberg College, Kenyon College.
Outside Ohio schools that people from my area tend to go to for theatre:
University Columbia Chicago, Bishops University (Canadian), UNM.
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Posted: Sat Jul 22, 2006 7:15 am
Could anyone tell me (if they know) what school(s) have the highest percentage of students making it into a professional cast right out of college/within a little bit of being in college? For me to put all that money into college, be living in a big city (where living is very expensive) and then suddenly not have a job... that would be rough...
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Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2006 1:38 pm
As everyone said, North Carolina School of the Arts, DePaul(yay!), and many others.
I havn't seen Southern Methodist University listed yet. Or the Boston Conservatory.
My community college has a phenominal theatre program too... almost everyone who goes there ends up at a prestegious college like Julliard and such. It's amazing, like legit theatre.
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Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2006 12:36 pm
Kate the Curse Ohio actually has some really good theatre schools. Cincinnati conservatory, Cincinnati University, Wright State, Columbus State Community College, Heidelberg College, Kenyon College. Outside Ohio schools that people from my area tend to go to for theatre: University Columbia Chicago, Bishops University (Canadian), UNM. I've heard that Columbia Chicago is great for film majors. And a lot of the directors I've spoken to this year got their master's degrees in Ohio. So that's cool. For specifically theatre schools, I'm looking at Southern Methodist and De Paul. SMU has a concervatory year, if you want a conservatory experience without being cloistered away, and the DFW theatre scene is really great. And if you live in Texas and want something affordable, Sam Houston State is really, really good. They have a nationally ranked musical theatre program, and tution is under $13,000 unassisted. And if you're only looking to minor in Theatre (and get a real job hahahaha) I'm looking at Sam Houston (Criminal Justice whoohoo) University of North Texas, and Colorado State University Ft. Collins. But my mind will probably change a zillion times this year as I start auditions for colleges.
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Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2006 12:39 pm
Oh.
And Julliard makes me want to shoot myself in the face.
*grumble*triple turn*grumle*
But I'm a spiteful b***h.
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Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2006 2:41 pm
Oh! Nice thing about Heidelberg I didn't mention. Instead of giving you a diploma that says "Theatre" on it, it says "Communications". Sure you have to take like 2 or 3 communications classes, it's really no big deal.
And that way the banks don't laugh at you quite as hard when you try to, say, buy a house.
If you live on the east coast, you may want to check out Salem College. Their drama program is great, and they have summer employment opportunities as well. And (as every piece of their literature brags) they just added a new glass-blowing studio!
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High-functioning Werewolf
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Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2006 6:03 pm
thelovelyLIZ As everyone said, North Carolina School of the Arts, DePaul(yay!), and many others. I havn't seen Southern Methodist University listed yet. Or the Boston Conservatory. My community college has a phenominal theatre program too... almost everyone who goes there ends up at a prestegious college like Julliard and such. It's amazing, like legit theatre. ... I wish i had an awsome community college... :C
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Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2006 9:15 pm
MusicalTheatreObsessed Could anyone tell me (if they know) what school(s) have the highest percentage of students making it into a professional cast right out of college/within a little bit of being in college? For me to put all that money into college, be living in a big city (where living is very expensive) and then suddenly not have a job... that would be rough... I'm not trying to sound too bitchy or anything, but the answer is to not live in a big city (i.e. New York or LA.) For example: Dallas has a great theatre scene, and even kids in high school get paid roles all the time. Plus, the public transportation system is really good, so you can live in one of the suburbs and still work in Dallas. Plus, the cost of living in Texas is really, really low. I saw apartments in Garland today that were going for $200-$400 a month. That's compared to $800-$1,100 for a SMALLER apartment in New York.
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Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2006 12:32 am
Little do most people know... Canada's where it's at. Ever heard of a little place called the NTS? National Theatre School? It's in Montreal, and is equal - if not better than - Julliard. Sandra Oh went there, and look where she is now! Something like 80% of people that graduate from either their chosen specializations get work within the next year. (Don't quote me on the stat.. s'what I heard.)
But check the graduate's resumes. They're all about 24-26 years old. They graduated from University, then continued with their theatre studies. I wouldn't suggest going there straight after your post-secondary education... because you're so integrated you don't have time for.. well basically a life outside the school. Go to Uni first, get the partying outta your system, get a Bachelor of Arts/Fine Arts (in theatre), then if you're still pumped about more theatre school, start auditioning. 14 people are admitted to the NTS each year.
Uni's in Canada I'd suggest are:
Concordia
York (scary.. they rip you to shreds.. but it works)
Ryerson (Eric McCormack, baybee!)
All I can offer up as advice is: don't go into specifics. Please. Don't shut doors by going to a specialized programme right outta H.S. a.k.a., don't go to Sheridan College for Musical Theatre. They put on 3 musicals a year.. and you get a diploma in that?... rolleyes Nobody will hire you. They might, if you kick a** at the audition. And most of the time that's what they're looking for - gotta be the exact right person for the part.
BUT... if you want to be a well-rounded theatre student that, when asked to do a Comedia scene as Pantalone, can respond with, "Alright, lemmie go get my mask." (you get what I mean 4laugh )
It's all about finding the right balance. The theatre scene is exploding in Canada right now, especially Toronto. It's comparable to Broadway and the West End... right up there with Chicago and San Fran. Plus, Canada is fun! (lower drinking age!) And lower tuition. whee Shwing!
Anyways, those are my two cents. Take them or leave them. xd
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Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2006 12:34 pm
Katlynn Little do most people know... Canada's where it's at. Ever heard of a little place called the NTS? National Theatre School? It's in Montreal, and is equal - if not better than - Julliard. Sandra Oh went there, and look where she is now! Something like 80% of people that graduate from either their chosen specializations get work within the next year. (Don't quote me on the stat.. s'what I heard.) But check the graduate's resumes. They're all about 24-26 years old. They graduated from University, then continued with their theatre studies. I wouldn't suggest going there straight after your post-secondary education... because you're so integrated you don't have time for.. well basically a life outside the school. Go to Uni first, get the partying outta your system, get a Bachelor of Arts/Fine Arts (in theatre), then if you're still pumped about more theatre school, start auditioning. 14 people are admitted to the NTS each year. Uni's in Canada I'd suggest are: ConcordiaYork (scary.. they rip you to shreds.. but it works) Ryerson (Eric McCormack, baybee!) All I can offer up as advice is: don't go into specifics. Please. Don't shut doors by going to a specialized programme right outta H.S. a.k.a., don't go to Sheridan College for Musical Theatre. They put on 3 musicals a year.. and you get a diploma in that?... rolleyes Nobody will hire you. They might, if you kick a** at the audition. And most of the time that's what they're looking for - gotta be the exact right person for the part. BUT... if you want to be a well-rounded theatre student that, when asked to do a Comedia scene as Pantalone, can respond with, "Alright, lemmie go get my mask." (you get what I mean 4laugh ) It's all about finding the right balance. The theatre scene is exploding in Canada right now, especially Toronto. It's comparable to Broadway and the West End... right up there with Chicago and San Fran. Plus, Canada is fun! (lower drinking age!) And lower tuition. whee Shwing! Anyways, those are my two cents. Take them or leave them. xd True but auditions are in teh year and i am american so a trip to canada during school is out of the option... a transfer though would be possibel i love canada though... its not hot there!
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Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2006 12:56 pm
Most of the good ones people mentioned already.
Columbia - Chicago is more like a techie school, for acting I would say Columbia -NYC.
NYU Tisch- amazing!
UCLA/USC- great schools because your in the LA area, and all the connections you get from there.
BU, DePaul
As some said Northwestern- except you can not major in theatre there, so you get good *classes* but you cant major in it. For some that is good, for others it is not quite right.
RADA-London.
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