PPAS

[born2perform]

Posted: 8/29/05 at 11:58pm

Im going into junior year and thinking of auditioning for the Professional Performing Arts School. It's a public high school in NYC , much like Lagurdia. If anyone attends or knows anyone who does what do they think?

[Born2cthelightsofbway]

Posted: 8/30/05 at 3:06pm

Hi,

Just to let you know, if you are interested in attending mid-year or as a senior, it is almost impossible to transfer from another high school. I went there from 7th-9th and to be honest, I didn't think too much. The teachers aren't that good, and the some of the kids that they accept are only there because there parents in shows. Also, a lot of the kids are very nasty, and hard to be around. The day is very long, not that that is a problem if the classes are good, but IMO, they are not. You really don't learn much. Hope this helps. If you have any more questions please let me know.

[born2perform]

Posted: 8/30/05 at 5:49pm

wow okay. Thanx for the warning! Were do you go now if I may ask? It kinda sux that there are only 3 performing arts school in nyc. Well 2 if you dont count Professional Childrens School(where alot of the Stagedoor kids go)

[Born2cthelightsofbway]

Posted: 8/30/05 at 9:19pm

I actually go to Profesional childrens school, its a really good school. There is also LaGuardia, Talent Unlimited, Frank Sinatra, and Repertory High School for Theatre Arts.

[born2perform]

Posted: 8/30/05 at 9:39pm

Awsome. Whats it like? I would love to go but im not a professional actor and its soooo expensive. Do you know a girl named Torey?She went to my camp. And also Betsey H.?She was in fiddler on the roof on broadway

[born2perform]

Posted: 8/31/05 at 12:29am

I looked into some others that I found on insideschools.org. The bad thing si they are mostly all in the Bronx and one is in Queens. I looked into Talent unlimited,frank sinatra,theater arts production company school and the bronx theater high school. Also does anyone know anything about or attend walnut hill?

[bdwybelle]

Posted: 9/1/05 at 10:20pm

I go to La Guardia High School, and I believe that any performing high school is worth your while. Schools like PCS and PPAS let you work more than they do in La Guardia. At my school they believe that you should train first and then work.
The days are long though, and you have to keep up with your academics. But they are great schools.
Updated On: 9/1/05 at 10:20 PM

[bdwybelle]

Posted: 9/1/05 at 10:22pm

I shouldn't say BUT they are great schools. I just mean that at my school the focus isn't entirely on Drama or whatever your major is. Your academics are equally as important.

[born2perform]

Posted: 9/1/05 at 10:30pm

Yeah my friend attends. She is going into 11th grade and instrumental major. She really likes it.

[bdwybelle]

Posted: 9/1/05 at 10:36pm

She attends La Guardia?
What's her name because I might know her. I'm going into 11th as well.

[born2perform]

Posted: 9/1/05 at 11:23pm

Maddy. She is kinda short and has blonde hair.