Community Arts

Good locations to start a new theatre company?

admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 22:10:49 +0000

Hello evreyone, was looking for advice on a good place within the UK to start a new theatre company – in terms of competition, how well theatre is received in the community, people to collaborate with and generally what the theatre/performing arts scene is like etc. We currently reside in Cornwall and this seems to be a good place as their is little theatre around (so less competititon) and the arts are well received. We also had Bristol in mind as there is alot going on, alot of interesting and skilled people to collaborate with and a change of scene could do us well. Any advice on this would be great.

Thanks, Jimmy

Well many people from my drama degree set up companies after leaving. The degree was based in Hull and I know that there were ones set up in Hull, Leeds and Sheffield. All of which have gone on to have successful shows (rash dash, awkward cough and middle child are their names if you are interested) there is some competition but the arts have a good base in those cities.

Musical theatre question/collage question!?

admin — Thu, 10 May 2012 18:18:34 +0000

So I am an actress and singer but I have a question about the future. So My parents don’t want me to be a stage actress, and I mean yeah I know it’s extrememly difficult to make it. So I want to be an archaeologist, but I want to get a feel for the stage on a bigger scale. I am currently taking voice lessons, and have been for a year now, and I am just starting to audition for community theatre(my highschool theatre is out of the question do to schedualing) I’ve only been in one musical when I was little, but have been performing in plays and singing in shows my entire life. So I was wondering, what collages could I go to that have normal majors and courses(so that i can still work on being an archaeologist) but have a good performing arts program so that I can take some classes and perform in collage(for fun mostly). I was thinking about NYU? Because I know that it has an archaeology program and a performing arts program, but I was wondering how that would work for me? If I went to NYU could I still take courses to major in Archaeology, but also take some musical theatre courses, and do soem musicals? And lets say I fell absolutely in love with the stage(i already do love it, im being hypothetical) and i wanted to audition for some off broadway and broadway shows(assume i have an agent) while im attending NYU, would it be possible? and I’d still be working to be an archaeologist and taking the theatre courses, so that way, lets say, I got a big role on a broadway show then I could just be an actress, but if I couldn’t, I could just stick to being an archaeologist. So my overall question is, Could I attend NYU planning to major in archaeology and just taking some musical theatre courses for fun, could i also audition for broadway and off broadway shows, and do all of this at the same time? Would it be possible? ( and believe me I know how hard making it on broadway is and yatta yatta yatta, like i said, I’m just curious, I don’t think id actually plan to do this)
Thankyou!

It sounds to me that you’ve thought this over quite a lot, I myself am doing an Archaeology degree and am in the Creative Writing Society at York UK; I LOVE Archaeology but I LOVE writing too

Is it easy to transfer to school of visual arts, after two years at LaGuardia community college?

admin — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 00:54:39 +0000

i am a senior in high school, and I’m planning on attending LaGuardia community college (to boost up my grades) and after transfer to School of visual arts in Manhattan. is this possible? if so, is it hard to get … Continue reading →

Questions about regional theater and Theater liberal arts programs?

admin — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:48:07 +0000

In my home state of NJ, there’s an 11-week summer regional theater program located right by a college. It is independent from the college, but is situated by a liberal arts campus and offers residency there for students in the program. When applying for undergraduate studies at a liberal arts school, how useful is regional theater experience if you’re looking to get into a Theater program?

Here’s more info on the summer program:

http://shakespearenj.org/Education/apprentice_faqs.html

It’s a bit steep price-wise, but it looks like something ideal – I’ve been looking into the college, and having resided there for the program would give me experience with the campus – and possibly get me into contact with relevant people for references (which I’m presently lacking in).

PS – And by "valid experience", I mean something they would actually look at for community work, prior interest in field of study, etc.

Personally I would not enroll in the summer program unless you got legit college credit for it. There is a little theater in my area that "milks" students with fees and then makes more money off them in ticket sales. The guy running the place apparently has little formal education in theater , but he uses his excuse for a theater workshop to get people to pay him for training. He then promotes the shows so he can get more money off ticket sales. The shows have the reputation of generally being lousy, but tickets sell because the students want their friends and family to see them in a play.

While I believe your 11 week workshop is far more legit, you would be doing a lot of work and paying a steep price for very little benefit. You could take the workshop just for the fun of it if you’ve got lots of extra cash available, but there are probably far better options available at the nearby campus. I doubt that it would improve the value of your experience much in comparison to the steep price.

Are you an artist? How do you think you have been influenced by your role in the art community?

admin — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:41:48 +0000

If you feel you have a role.

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My role is to be a chronic iconoclast.
That makes me an eternal outsider.
My sculptures are unique, and I use them to help people communicate better.

is there an art community on youtube, like there is a beauty community?

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:42:50 +0000

ive been thinking about joining youtube but i would mostly put up speed drawings and such, but before i make videos i want to know if there is an actual art or drawing type of community on there? i am familiar with the youtube beauty community but if there isnt much support in the art community should i even bother? if you know and artist on youtube who do make speed drawing videos could you please link their videos with your answer? thanks in advance i really appreciate any answers/opinions or comments.

There ya go champ:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lci0CqNy6Tw

What should I do to help my chances of getting into the American Academy of the Dramatic Arts?

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:07:08 +0000

I’ll be entering highschool in the 2012-2013 school year.
I already participate in community theatre productions and work with one of the best acting coaches in LA- so I have that part covered. However, I want to attend the New York City academy. (I don’t know if that matters)
What I’m looking for is advice on any other types of classes (i.e. voice, dance, etc.)
Also, what classes should I focus on in high school? Do AP and Honors classes make a difference? Would taking theater arts classes be a waste of time? Stuff like that.
Thank you(:

If you work with one of the best acting coaches in LA ask him. He should be able to answer all your questions.

Should choose AA in arts in community college ?

admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:14:32 +0000

I’m applying to a community college and i’m not sure about my major yet, I’m interested in computer engineering but i just want to do my general studies in community college and then choose my major later when i transfer to a university. can i do that ?

Yes, but also take as many engineering prerequisite classes as you can. You will probably need to spend two years at community college and three at university.

What community college in Oregon is good for the Arts?

admin — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 01:00:14 +0000

I just moved from Colorado and wanted to get back into school. I haven’t quite made up my mind but I’m interested in Theatre/Performing Arts (mainly the makeup and costume side of things) and music. I’ve looked at PCC, CCC and Mt Hood. Im looking to just get an Associate of Arts Degree but if I end up really enjoying it, I might continue for a Bachelors Degree.

All opinions are welcome.

You should google it.

can i transfer to school of visual arts after community college?

admin — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 05:03:41 +0000

is it going to be harder to transfer after LaGuardia community college? do they accept community college students?
if you went through this same experience, feel free to explain your experience with transferring.
also best answer gets 10 points. (of course)

So long as your portfolio is strong enough, you absolutely can transfer into SVA or any other art school out of a community college. My main concern is normally twofold:

- Are your art classes at the cc strong enough to give you a good enough portfolio, and
- Will you be taking the right/enough art classes, so you’re not too far behind by the time you transfer?

To figure that out, go to the transfer pages for SVA and other good art schools that you like now, and find out what they require of transfer students. Then make sure you get those experiences while you’re at cc.