School Name
Professional Performing Arts High School (PPAS)
Overview Paragraph
Located in the heart of Manhattan's theater district, this small, personalized school partners with top-rated New York City Arts organizations to provide professional-level training in the performing arts and a competitive academic program. Recognized for our unique arts instruction, we attract master performers and industry players that help guide our students toward the most competitive colleges and conservatories. Our special relationships with local organizations provide access to some of the most modern training facilities in New York City. Our unique combination of arts and academics provides an engaging school environment that recognizes that students excel in all areas when provided with programs that recognize their passions.
Academicopportunities1
College Courses in Grade 11 and 12 at New York University (NYU) and John Jay College
Academicopportunities2
Professional work in the arts through partnership with On Location Education; Master classes and workshops with theater professionals
Academicopportunities3
Theater and Tap Dance, Ballet, Song Preparation, Private and Group Vocal Technique, Music Theory, Theater Exploration
Academicopportunities4
Musical Theater Scene Study and Acting Technique; Electives: Improvisation, Choreography, College Audition Preparation, and Songwriting
Ell Programs
English as a New Language
Language Classes
French, Spanish
Advancedplacement Courses
AP Biology, AP English Literature and Composition, AP U.S. History
Location
328 West 48th Street, Manhattan NY 10036(40.761327, -73.988665)
Phone Number
212-247-8652
School Email
admissions@ppasshare.org
Subway
1, C, E to 50th St; 2, 3, 7, S to Times Square-42nd St; A to 42nd St-Port Authority Bus Terminal; B, D to 7th Ave; F, M to 47-50th Sts Rockefeller Center; N, Q, R to 49th St
Bus
BxM2, M10, M104, M11, M12, M20, M31, M34A-SBS, M42, M5, M50, M57, M7, QM1, QM10, QM12, QM15, QM16, QM17, QM18, QM2, QM20, QM24, QM3, QM4, QM5, QM6, X1, X12, X14, X17J, X21, X22, X22A, X30, X31, X42, X7, X9
Addtl Info1
College Trips; Online Grading System; Student Parent Orientation
Extracurricular Activities
Audition Coaching, Black Box Theatre Productions, College Tutoring, Community Service, Full-Scale Musical Production, Global Glimpse International Service Club, Leadership Club, National Honor Society, Peer Mentoring, Peer Tutoring, Photography Club, Playwriting Club, SAT Preparation, Science Lab Internships, School Newspaper, Senior Leadership Council, Social Action Committee, Student Council, Teaching Assistant Internships, Yearbook Club
Psal Sports Boys
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Handball, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball
Psal Sports Girls
Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Pct Stu Enough Variety
0.68
Prgdesc1
In partnership with Rosie's Theater Kids students receive pre-conservatory training in vocal music, dance, and acting. All first and second year students participate in an annual musical theater concert. All third and fourth year students perform in an end-of-year main-stage musical production. Audition Location: Maravel Arts Center, 445 W 45th Street.
Prgdesc2
In partnership with the professional theater company Waterwell, and built around the core values: engagement and empathy. Students take two hours of conservatory-style class daily in acting, movement/devising, voice & speech and theater studies. Each grade also participates in supplementary performance projects including classics, new play commissions, and student-created work. Goal is to develop exemplary artists who are equally engaged citizens. Audition Location: PPAS, 328 West 48th Street.
Prgdesc3
In partnership with National Chorale, students attend conservatory classes in vocal technique, sight reading, musicianship, ear training, and ensemble singing. Students study an extensive vocal repertory, music history, theory, performance technique, and movement for singers. Students participate in ensemble and solo performances throughout the year. Audition Location: PPAS, 328 West 48th Street.
Prgdesc4
In partnership with The Ailey School, students follow a course of study with a foundation in ballet and classes in Horton technique, modern (Graham-based) jazz, and West African dance. Audition Location: The Ailey School, 405 West 55th Street.
Requirement1 1
Attendance
Requirement1 2
Attendance
Requirement1 3
Attendance
Requirement1 4
Attendance
Requirement2 1
Course Grades: Average (83-100)
Requirement2 2
Course Grades: Average (83-100)
Requirement2 3
Course Grades: Average (74-100)
Requirement2 4
Course Grades: Average (75-100)
Requirement3 1
Standardized Test Scores: Average (2.4-4.5)
Requirement3 2
Standardized Test Scores: Average (2.2-4.5)
Requirement3 3
Standardized Test Scores: Average (2.2-4.5)
Requirement3 4
Standardized Test Scores: Average (2.2-4.5)
Offer Rate1
-36% of offers went to this group
Offer Rate2
-29% of offers went to this group
Offer Rate3
(No offers went to this group)
Offer Rate4
-9% of offers went to this group
Program3
Classical Vocal Music
Interest1
Performing Arts
Interest2
Performing Arts
Interest3
Performing Arts
Interest4
Performing Arts
Grade9geapplicantsperseat1
12
Grade9geapplicantsperseat2
15
Grade9geapplicantsperseat3
8
Grade9geapplicantsperseat4
11
Grade9swdapplicantsperseat1
8
Grade9swdapplicantsperseat2
6
Grade9swdapplicantsperseat3
4
Grade9swdapplicantsperseat4
5
Admissionspriority11
Priority to continuing 8th graders
Admissionspriority21
Then to New York City residents
Admissionspriority12
Priority to continuing 8th graders
Admissionspriority22
Then to New York City residents
Admissionspriority13
Priority to continuing 8th graders
Admissionspriority23
Then to New York City residents
Admissionspriority14
Priority to continuing 8th graders
Admissionspriority24
Then to New York City residents
Auditioninformation1
Each applicant will be required to act, sing, and dance at this audition. Please prepare the following: Acting--present a one-minute memorized monologue (comedic or dramatic) from a published play; Singing--present 32 bars of a memorized Broadway song (age-appropriate)--an accompanist will be provided, so bring sheet music in the appropriate key; Dancing--Be prepared to learn a short theater dance combination--please wear clothing that allows for freedom of movement, as well as jazz shoes or sneakers.
Auditioninformation2
Prepare two contrasting monologues (one minute each), for example: dramatic/comedic, classical/contemporary, published/original, or theater/film. Choose characters close to your age or life experience, decide who your characters are talking to and why, and completely memorize both pieces.
Auditioninformation3
Present a memorized classical music selection. The song must demonstrate vocal skills and ability. Classical selections can be found in either Twenty-Four Italian Songs and Arias or The Art Song Anthology. Do not present rock, pop, gospel, country, musical theater, Disney, or contemporary music. You must bring sheet music for your song to the audition; an accompanist will be provided. Vocal musicianship (the ability to sing scales, sing a cappella, etc.) will be tested at the audition.
Auditioninformation4
Participate in an Ailey School master class that includes ballet, modern, and jazz techniques. Applicants must wear ballet shoes and fitted black dance attire. No prepared solo is necessary.
Primary Address Line 1
328 West 48th Street