My plan is to move to NYC after highschool to enroll in NYU for the Drama program. my dream is to one day become a famous Actor. I was wondering if you guys had any advice for me as far as pursuing Acting and/or moving to NYC? lastly, what exactly is and Actor's Guild? do they help you get work or something? what are some good Acting classes in NYC? would I be completely find without a car?
2007-09-28 18:53:05 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United States ➔ New York City
Do you need to have any previous Acting experience to get into NYU's drama program?
2007-09-29 03:59:31 · update #1
is NYC the best place to move for Film besides LA?
2007-09-29 04:18:38 · update #2
DO YOU NEED TO HAVE PREVIOUS ACTING EXPERIENCE IN ORDER TO ENROLL IN NYU'S DRAMA PROGRAM?
2007-09-29 08:22:01 · update #3
NYU's Tisch School for the Performing Arts is highly selective, as part of the admissions process you must come and audition with two separate two-minute monologues. Yes, it is one of the best performing arts schools, but it is also very competitive to get in. You'll need an amazing-grade point average, varied extra-curricular activities, a killer essay, and knock 'em dead monologues. Not to mention of course, a whole lot of money for tuition. Hopefully you have expressed this interest early enough to get your activities, and grades in order. It is never too early to start looking for the pieces you plan on doing for your audition (Remember these people have pretty much seen everything, you have to try really hard to wow them).
Depending on where you're moving from, moving to NYC can be a real culture shock for some people so be prepared for that. If you really have your heart set on acting you should also be prepared for many rejections, small roles, and small pay checks in a very expensive city. Also, keep in mind that many aspiring actors remain just that, aspiring. I'm not saying all this to discourage you, just to prepare you.
The Actor's Guild does not provide you with jobs, for membership fees you will be able to obtain benefits like you would if you were working a regular 9-5 job for a constant employer.
You do not need a car in NYC.
I wish you all the best. Make sure that this is what you really want for yourself, it is a very difficult life. Look into other schools as well, do not just apply to NYU. Good luck!
2007-09-29 12:21:18 · answer #1 · answered by Whipping 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NYU's Tisch school of the arts is the best acting program in the country. For theater it's the best. And for TV it's also the best. Professors there will give you all the information you need to pursue your dreams.
2007-09-29 01:50:09 · answer #2 · answered by mac 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
both are hard to interrupt into an performing occupation. i wish you've had some adventure at your position of residing city! in the adventure that your heart is on television and movie, then l. a. might want to be a sturdy decision. also, l. a. might want to be slightly kinder. hotter climate, the coastline, mountains only outdoors the position you are able to get faraway from all of it. all of us is an actor there, so that you may have diverse actor acquaintances sharing casting calls and such. in case you want gray corridors of tall homes and grey faces to pass alongside... pass to lengthy island city. Getting that 'destroy' can take position everywhere. pass the position you imagine you'll thrive.
2016-10-20 03:56:04 · answer #3 · answered by mcgoon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't need a car.
2007-09-28 20:17:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋