Emerson College in Boston-- good or bad??

[Gorlois]

Posted: 7/3/13 at 6:30pm

Lame thread title, but I couldn't think of anything off the top of my head.

If I go to Emerson, will it capably provide me with the resources I need to make it in the business? That's a very broad question, I admit. But if I want to be a playwright-- one who gets shows produced, should I choose another university to look at? Thus far, Emerson looks very appealing.

If I pick Emerson, will I have ample opportunities networking? Interning? Writing? Acting?

As for what I want to do in the future, I already mentioned I want to be a playwright; I'd also like to act and direct in my career, too. And I'd like to try different mediums, as well, particularly film and television. But writing is my best talent and theatre is my first love, so I want to try and make it there, first. I'd like to use what I learn professionally in the theatre in other mediums.

Thanks in advance for replies!

[dramamama611]

Posted: 7/9/13 at 6:22pm

Personally, I think Emerson's reputation is a bit overblown, but they are a good school.

Try to see what you can find out at: collegeconfidential.com Lots of studnents talk there.

[Gorlois]

Posted: 7/9/13 at 11:22pm

Thanks for replying! I really do appreciate it.

I'll check out that website!

[bwayboy22]

Posted: 8/6/13 at 4:20pm

A good friend of mine goes to Emerson and after having toured it I found it was very cookie cutter, meaning they mold you into the Emerson actor, everyone is so different that they're the same. The program is great if you want to learn how to do it the Emerson way.

Updated On: 8/7/13 at 04:20 PM

[dramamama611]

Posted: 8/7/13 at 6:16pm

Pace molds students into the Emerson Actor? Cool.

Note: the OP didn't ask about the acting program.

[bwayboy22]

Posted: 8/7/13 at 11:34pm

whoops! I made a typo. no need for snarkiness

[CalebMeyer]

Posted: 8/10/13 at 4:48pm

Hey guys! Emerson student here. If you're interested in performing there are three programs to decide between. BFA Musical Theatre. BFA Acting. BA Acting. Fair warning I am very biased towards my major, BA Acting. I am of the opinion that the BFA programs are indeed incredibly cookie cutter, especially the MT program. The training is incredible though. The teachers are all wonderful working performers and educators. The BA program is more tailored to your own interests. My track of study leans heavily on playwriting and performance art, whereas my BFA friends have a very strict and set course of study that involves a lot of Meisner technique and Linklater voice technique (both of which you will study if you're BA, BFA, or BFA MT). I can't say enough good things about the professors though. If you have any questions, ask!

[dramamama611]

Posted: 8/11/13 at 2:00pm

1. That wasn't snarkiness
2. That wasn't a typo -- it was a brain fart.
3. You still didn't actually address the OP's question which was about their WRITING program.