I want to go to a good college and i have a 3.95 gpa im only a freshman in highschool but im trying to figure out what colege i want to persue. What is a good college to go to that has a good theater class for novice acting?
2007-04-16 15:10:51 · 5 answers · asked by arnold12448 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
I also want a good college to get recogized.
2007-04-16 15:12:57 · update #1
If you keep that grade-point average up you will be offered scholarships, Just pick the right school with the best Theatre curriculum. Stay loose in school. Dont get homesick. Get ready to travel after graduation. Take risks. Don't look back untill your successful at your craft.
2007-04-16 17:47:20 · answer #1 · answered by InLikeFlynn 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sometimes the best colleges arent always the best known. One of the best theater schools in the country is right here in my hometown. The University of Evansville (Evansville, IN) has an amazing, nationally recognized theater program. I have worked with some of the members of the program, and they are all excellent people who really know what they are doing. Start building your portfolio/resume now, and I would suggest getting some voice lessons. Also, don't plan on spending the next four years only on the stage... get as much experience behind the scenes in as many different trades as you can (make-up, costumes, stagecraft, etc.) These skills will come in very handy, and look very impressive on a resume. They actually hold auditions into the program, and they are pretty serious about it. I also would check into a visit, and even though you are a freshman, I wouldnt hold off. College visits are important, but if you are planning on going into such a specialized field, it is important to visit the theaters and performance spaces, see some shows that the department puts on, and meet with some of the professors and students. That will give you the best view into a department/school... and make your decision that much easier. Good luck with your search, and break a leg!
2007-04-16 22:21:13 · answer #2 · answered by cmominee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's the 'best college' and then there's the 'best college for you'.
Don't go to a school just because it's the best, please. Go to a school that is one you feel comfortable at, that is affordable (don't be like me and be out of school 2 years and still have $50K to pay off just from 2 years of grad school because you wanted to go to a school with a good reputation).
Many schools, when you go and talk with the professors and students, you'll find they have a good program even though they're not the 'known'. Two schools I looked at for theatre (Niagara University and SUNY at Buffalo) aren't known for their theatre, but have solid theatre programs that have a good track record with their graduates.
Look at the areas where you want to live. Do you want to live at home? In a dorm? Close to home? Far away? Look at how much you can pay. Can you take out loans? Will you get scholarships? Make a list from there. Then *visit* the colleges.
And my last piece of advice - don't put yourself into the position where you'll only be able to do theatre. Make sure you take classes outside of the program. Who knows, you may find out you really like English Lit or British History and switch majors, doing theatre as a hobby.
2007-04-17 18:26:04 · answer #3 · answered by LadyMacb29 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to be in New York City, Juillard, is one of the best schools for acting. You will meet a lot of important people that can help move your career in the right direction.
Juillard.edu
2007-04-17 00:26:20 · answer #4 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're serious and have talent, there's only one. The Actor's
Studio in New York. Might as well start at the top and work
your way up.
2007-04-16 22:16:05 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋