NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

THE ATLANTIC ACTING SCHOOL IS ONE OF ONLY SIX PRIMARY STUDIOS OFFERED THROUGH THE PRESTIGIOUS NEW YORK UNIVERSITY TISCH SCHOOL OF THE ARTS UNDERGRADUATE DRAMA DEPARTMENT.  NYU OFFERS A BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS DEGREE, COMBINING PROFESSIONAL THEATER TRAINING WITH LIBERAL ARTS STUDIES.

 

THE FIRST YEAR provides a solid foundation in Practical Aesthetics.  Students gain a full understanding of the process outlined in A Practical Handbook for the Actor.  Through classes in Script Analysis, Performance Technique, Repetition, and Improvisation, students learn how to analyze scripts for playable objectives, develop character through action, work truthfully moment-to-moment, make acting fun, personal and accessible and to apply fundamental elements of stagecraft to their acting.  Equally important classes in Voice, Speech and Movement build strength, flexibility, grace, power and expression.

 

THE SECOND YEAR focuses on broadening the application of Practical Aesthetics to work on film and television scripts, Shakespeare and other classical material, Chekhov, comedy and monologues.  Actors also learn to expand their range by rehearsing challenging contemporary material that requires accents, physical adjustments and commitment to high-stakes situations and characters.  These challenges are supported by the integration of advanced classes in Voice and Speech, and physical power, awareness and expression that results from classes in Suzuki and Viewpoints.

THE THIRD YEAR is a performance year.  The combination of classes and sophisticated productions challenges young actors to further refine their performance skills, while preparing them for the business and bringing all aspects of their work to a professional level.  Master Classes with working professionals are provided to challenge the students to deepen their self-discovery and enhance their acting skills.  Atlantic is committed to providing opportunities to students and to helping them transition into their professional careers.  Studying with professional Casting Directors in the Third Year has resulted in many students being hired for jobs in film and television.