Acting Summer Programs

[HRubin]

Posted: 2/10/09 at 5:36pm

I know this belongs on the Student board, where I first posted it; however, I know there are some here who don't check that one and might have thoughts to share. -THANKS

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Hi all,

I'm looking to take a summer acting program and as well as auditioning for and hopefully being accepted into the William Esper Studio's Two-Year Conservatory.

Regarding summer programs, I have narrowed it down to four.

American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Atlantic Theater Company
Circle in the Square
Neighborhood Playhouse

I expect I will audition at 2 or 3 and then go from there, but I am really having a hard time deciding between these programs. My biggest (and really only) question here is which of the do you thing is the most "prestigious" and will be most impressive on a resume as having studied there. I figure if I will be taking the time to study for 6 weeks I would also like to have the best opportunity to boost my resume - kill two birds with one stone!

I do know a bunch about these programs and do have some preferences between them, though I feel I will obviously learn at any. I am looking forward to full-time Meisner work next year so I def wouldn't mind doing it this summer (Atlantic/Neighborhood). Overall, I think I am leaning towards Atlantic because I would love to work on the Practical Aesthetics technique and see a good fit with Atlantic's program, but there alumni is for lack of a better term, probably the least impressive. Is it the least regarded school of the four?

Thanks for your thoughts about these school and any info you could share!

[lalarox]

Posted: 2/10/09 at 7:41pm

I highly recommend Circle in the Square. I attended their two year program and feel it was the best decision I have ever made. My roomate at the time was attending Atlantic Theater Company, and would tell me constantly that he wished he had gone to Circle. What I thought was really great about their program was that they taught many different acting techniques and let you decide which worked best for you. It was an intense program, but really gave me excellent training that made me confident in my craft.

Feel free to ask me any other questions. I'm happy to help.