NYU Auditon: The Interview Portion

[feinstein9]

Posted: 1/10/07 at 7:44pm

Hello friends,

Feb 2nd I'm auditioning for NYU Tisch as a transfer (non-MT, playwright horizon's first choice for studio). I was wondering if any of you who have done this could share your experiences, a basic rundown of what goes down, and also what generally they ask you during the brief interview? I assume it's just a few questions, but it would be helpful if I had a gerenal idea of what they might consist of. also, if any of you (including people who have auditioned for other schools) could share what monologues you used? i want to make sure mine are not overdone. Thanks!

[bdwybelle]

Posted: 1/10/07 at 7:46pm

The interview was just like any other college interview... or at least I think it would be. I didn't audition anywhere else. They ask you about yourself and what you do, and that is obviously your time to shine without sounding obnoxious. Then they will ask you why this school is for you, etc. Pretty normal. Although they may talk about your monologues with you. That's what they did with me. So be prepared to discuss.

[Sporti2005]

Posted: 1/10/07 at 8:12pm

at my NYU audition (as well as the others that had interviews), she started by asking me about certain things on my resume, then sort of branched out from there. she also asked me to demonstrate one or two of my special skills, so don't pad those at all!! be prepared (for NYU) to express WHY playwrights is your first choice, as well.

[feinstein9]

Posted: 1/11/07 at 6:34pm

hey guys,

thanks so much for your help. i really appreciate it. i'll let you know how it goes anyone else, suggestions?

[GirlforTartaglia]

Posted: 1/11/07 at 7:38pm

I got accepted ED for STrasberg at Tisch adn they asked me what made me want to go into theatre, something they should know about me, if I came to the City a lot (since I live close enough by), why my first studio choice was what it was..

[SammmG]

Posted: 2/9/07 at 12:19am

Wow, congrats GirlforTartaglia!! That's awesome :) How did your audition go, feinstein9? My artistic review is this Sunday... I'm starting to freak out a little. gldskjhgslakj

Thanks for the help and suggestions, everyone!

[greeneyed_one]

Posted: 12/25/07 at 4:20pm

I wanted to bump this up and see if there are any new opinions out there. I am applying to the directing program. Any advice or help to be given? Thanks!

[ardenfanXD]

Posted: 12/25/07 at 4:37pm

Same here! Break a leg! I'm also auditioning for the Tisch School on February 12 (my b-day!) and would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks

[greeneyed_one]

Posted: 12/25/07 at 5:00pm

Break a leg too. Are you auditioning for acting, directing, musical theater, etc?

[ardenfanXD]

Posted: 12/25/07 at 7:36pm

Thank you! Acting. Any suggestions???

[Broadway_Bound_Star]

Posted: 12/25/07 at 7:45pm

I have a good friend who is a sophomore in PH, good luck

[All_For_Laura]

Posted: 12/31/07 at 2:52pm

I am auditioning for Tisch, Playwrights first choice, on Feb 8. I am really looking forward to it, however I haven't memorized one of my monologues yet.

[greeneyed_one]

Posted: 1/12/08 at 11:24am

Bump.

[fabala4077]

Posted: 1/12/08 at 11:54am

I too am auditioning (Feb 9) for acting, and my first choice is Playwrights' Horizons. I have no clue about the other schools, though. I've been doing research, but I honestly can't decide. Does anyone know if any of the other studios offer the well-rounded sort of program that PH does (as in studying directing, playwrighting, and design as well as acting)

[CyCoSpAz2]

Posted: 1/13/08 at 3:28am

Break a leg everyone! Hope you love NYU, its amazing.

[RENTingFAME]

Posted: 1/18/08 at 3:13pm

I auditioned in November ED and got accepted into Playwright's Horizons. All my interviewer asked me was my choice of studio and why, as well as to tell her about an experience with a book. lol. Break a leg, everybody!

[LatinGirl]

Posted: 1/18/08 at 3:33pm

I'm doing some research for college right now and i wanna go into musical theatre. but i couldn't find anything on NYU's or Tisch's webpage that said you could major in musical theatre ?? can anybody help me please?

[erinrebecca]

Posted: 1/20/08 at 12:15pm

You didn't look hard enough. :)

http://drama.tisch.nyu.edu/page/home.html

Tisch drama majors are split between several studios, one of which is the MT studio, CAP21. The BFA is in Drama, not MT, but if you're in the MT studio, that is your major.

[RENTingFAME]

Posted: 1/25/08 at 2:18pm

I don't remeber for sure, but I know the Steinhardt School of Education also has some sort of musical theatre thing. ;/

[MiniMenzel08]

Posted: 1/29/08 at 9:28pm

Hey I'm majoring in musical theatre too!!! : ) Really want to go to Tisch!

[oohshizz146]

Posted: 1/30/08 at 6:12pm

I know this isnt a suggestion, but BREAK A LEG!!!!!!! Tisch is an amazing school, hope you get it!