I'm an 8th grader who is extremely passionate about performing arts! I really want to go to good performing arts high school in New York but I want to know which one to go to! PLEASE HELP!!!!!
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Well I'm not sure about a High School (I live in Australia) but THE school for Performing Arts is Julliard, but its a college.
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Hi I'm from the UK and at the moment i'm applying for drama school i'm guessing if your in 8th grade your around 13-14ish if i'm right?. Ok what I would suggest is that before you get swept up in the glamourous side of the Acting world you need to think long and hard. This industry is hard, brutual and extremely tiring so you need to know that you have the dedication and passion for it. You're in credibly young still so if your planning on being the best and REALLY want it then try and use these as a kind of helper 1.) Practice, Study, Practice...Seriously keep studying and practicing your craft. I'm not saying do it until you feel like your head might explode but if your planning to be the best it's essential. 2.) Read as many plays as possible, if you are cash strapped like moi then charity shops are like the Holy Grail and you can pick up some obscure plays and odnate to a good cause 3.) Go and see as many plays as possible in the uk we have a scheme called A Night Less Ordinary which gives free tickets to 16-26 years olds so call up your local theatres and see what their saying. Even if it's a school production your still keeping your mind active. 4.) Read and research as many playwrights as possible whether it be Shakespeare, Tom Stoppard, David Mamet, Shelagh Stephenson...Wikipedia is a godsend aswell. 5.) Find out the names of your local theatres and see if they have a youth group. Now in NYC i know they have the AADA but that is pretty much for 18+ I know they have Summer Programmes but these are expensive but if you can put pen to paper and write to as many charities as possible if you got a place cool. Also try and get "life experience" very rarely will you meet a young actress who can draw out tremendous emotions without getting some life experience. It's not to sound mean but alot of drama schools in the UK reject young applicants because they don't have enough experience so tahts why i'm just giving some hnts so when you hit 18 you have all these things under your belt. I hope this helps and good luck, stay positive and determined! =)
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Public performing arts high schools are for NYC residents only. Go to high school locally, read read read, do the school plays, and reevaluate when you are in senior year.
