Question about these schools:
Question about these schools:
Born2cthelightsofbway
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/30/04
#0Question about these schools:
Posted: 9/23/05 at 8:30pmI am applying for BoCo, AMDA, The Hartford Conservatory, Circle in the square theatre square, the royal academy of music, and the school of musical theatre in london. I was wondering if anyone has tried for any of these schools, and if so, what was the audition like. Also, if anyone does attend any of these schools, I would really love to hear what you think about them. Thanks so much!
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cathyhyatt
Broadway Star Joined: 10/20/04
#1re: Question about these schools:
Posted: 9/23/05 at 11:03pm
hartford conservatory came to my school and I went to the meeting thinking it was the hartt school(which is a greattttt greattt school which is also in hartford) and I'll be perfectly honest with you the school sounds like complete crap.
The entire school is 60 people. And last year ONLY 16 people auditioned for the musical theatre program, they excepted 12, and only 4 came. They also don't have dorms...and the whole campus is about 2 buildings. I just can't see how they basically excepted anyone...I can't see how that could be a good school.
I'm sorry this post sounds so negative. That's just how I percieved their program... and it could be because I meant to see another school and not theirs so I was disappointed haha. But really I honestly can't how I school could be worth it if they except basically everyone who auditions. Theres no way that 12 out of those 16 were amazingly talented. I think there would be a veryyy small chance of that.
As for the other schools you mentioned...the only things I've heard about AMDA were negative. But I can't tell you from my own experiences so I can't really voice my opinion about it. And I know everyone is always like "If you like at broadway playbills theres always someone who graduated from AMDA." But heres the thing about that...yes, that's true but EVERYONE gets in there...I mean I know sooo many people (people who werent even taht good) that got in. That's the thing, if they except so many people theres bound to be a few that are good and will make it.
But here's what I think...I think you personally need to look into the schools. Because no matter what I, or anyone says what's most important is where you think you will be happiest. Because in the long run it doesn't matter what school go to it matters what you get out of.
Well, good luck with everything...I hope I helped at least a little bit. Sorry I was just trying to be as honest as I could. I wasn't going to sugar coat anything because know it's important for you to know the good and bad things about the schools you are applying. Well, again good luck!
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Born2cthelightsofbway
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/30/04
#2re: Question about these schools:
Posted: 9/24/05 at 8:48amThanks, I have looked into the schools but I just wanted some feedback from others. thanks again~
"You alone can make my song take flight, it's over now, the Music of the Night!!!!!"
#3re: Question about these schools:
Posted: 9/24/05 at 10:44pm
every one does NOT get into AMDA. The acceptance is 40% or so.
first off don't listen to rumors or people who do not go there, they will only tell you negative things, while most people that go there will tell you positve things.
It's not a bad school, just very very difficult as far as work load is concerned. Very heavy, people go in the school hearing rumors, and BAM there hit with a mother load and they drop out. more than 10% can't hack it. They get angry and give the school a bad rep.
It's also a very strict school. And You have to put something in in order to get anything out of the program.
But all in all not a bad school.
Not everyone who gets in is GREAT, but there are those who are.
you have to pick a school who's program is right for you.
If you can deal with alot of work and responsibilty, really srict rules and heavy hours then consider AMDA, but if you'd rather have a less evasive program than AMDA is not for you.
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Posted: 9/24/05 at 10:52pm
I forgot to tell you about my audtion.
I arrived had my picture taken and filled out a form. I waited in a large room with refreshments. Then the studio (acting) people were taken up first. Then the intergrated (Acting, singing, dancing) were taken up. We sat in a line, got a chance to practice our song with an pianst and then we went to another room to audtion. We lined up and one by one went in to audition. I did my monolouge first then my song. I only got good comments, some people I know got critizism. Then we went down stairs and met with an admission person and had a one on one interview with about 20 questions...very easy.
Then they answer questions, tell you about the school, the work, and then a tour.
Thats about it, they say it takes two weeks to get accepted but I got my letter in two days...other people I know did not... I recieved a 10,000 dollar scholarship from AMDA, and all is hunky dorey now.
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#5re: Question about these schools:
Posted: 9/24/05 at 10:52pmdouble post...stupid computer!
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Updated On: 9/24/05 at 10:52 PM
Born2cthelightsofbway
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/30/04
#6re: Question about these schools:
Posted: 9/25/05 at 9:00amSounds like a pretty good audition, thanks
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HappyMeal
Swing Joined: 9/26/05
#7re: Question about these schools:
Posted: 9/26/05 at 6:47pm
40% acceptance for AMDA?
Oh god. That's the best joke I've heard all day.
You got two legs? breathing? a bank account? You're IN!
cathyhyatt
Broadway Star Joined: 10/20/04
#8re: Question about these schools:
Posted: 9/27/05 at 11:15pmbesides the fact that 40% is HUGE acceptance right compared to many of the top schools..
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Suit on up and come brace my sword
You look back when the pieces are missing
Hollowed out hope that no time can restore."
#9re: Question about these schools:
Posted: 9/30/05 at 11:17pm
yes it is a bigger acceptance rate...but it's still not everyone!
And I suggest if you truly don't go to AMDA, or don't know anyone who attends now, then you shouldn't say things you know nothing about.
they do NOT accept anyone with a bank account. I know many people who didn't make it. I suggest you know your facts before you open your mouth.
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cathyhyatt
Broadway Star Joined: 10/20/04
#10re: Question about these schools:
Posted: 10/1/05 at 10:28pmactually I do know people who have auditioned for AMDA and/or go to AMDA. so I'm not just running my mouth...I am basing my perceptions of the program on fact.
"You won't fight without layers of armor
Suit on up and come brace my sword
You look back when the pieces are missing
Hollowed out hope that no time can restore."
erinrebecca
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/29/04
#11re: Question about these schools:
Posted: 10/4/05 at 7:01pm
Someone asked me to post this link in case any of the rest of you are interested. This is the opinion of a very well-respected acting coach, director, professor about AMDA. Scroll down to CoachC's post.
http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=79199
nydirector2
Featured Actor Joined: 10/4/05
#12re: Question about these schools:
Posted: 10/6/05 at 11:41pm
Most of the schools you listed actually do not have very good reputations in New York or the industry in general. If you're planning on going for musical theatre, I would first off consider a 4 year school not a 2 year certificate program. The main Broadway feeder schools now seem to be NYU(Steinhardt and Cap 21), UM, BC, CCM and CMU. Those are the schools with the best reputations AND training.
In response to the person talking about AMDA. I'm happy you've had a good experience there....but 100% of the people I know who applied there got in...most of them with the same audition response you got. My best friend actually went to an audition there as a joke once....he walked in, did the audition, and they accepted him right then and there offering him a full ride. Look...NO decent school would ever do that. I know of one person on Broadway right now who went to AMDA and that's the current Tracy in Hairspray, which doesn't say much since the role has more to do with physical appearance than talent or training.
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