The document provides details of the orientation events for new drama students at NYU for the week of August 31st through September 3rd. It includes information on faculty workshops, welcome breakfasts, advising sessions, town halls, and studio orientations. Students are assigned to workshops and advising sessions based on their last name and introduced to resources available to drama students in New York City. The orientation aims to introduce students to the drama department and various opportunities during their time at NYU through these events.

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DRAMAFALL 2015 ORIENTATION EVENTS
monday
AUG 31
faculty
workshops
Faculty members will lead workshops to introduce the
wealth of opportunities that await you during your time in
the Department of Drama. See the chart below for your
assigned workshop and location.
721 Broadway, various studios
11:30am - 1:00pm
monday
AUG 31
chairs’
welcome
breakfast
Department of Drama Chair Edward Ziter and Associate
Chairs Kenneth Noel Mitchell, Shanga Parker, and Rosemary
Quinn invite you to a welcome breakfast. *optional
!
721 Broadway, 1st Floor Lounge
9:30am - 11:00am
monday
AUG 31
brown bag
lunch
BYOBL (Bring Your Own Bagged Lunch) Grab your lunch
from any of the nearby restaurants or dining halls and join us
for a casual conversation with some of the Drama
Department's upperclassmen as they share stories, offer
advice, and answer questions. *optional
721 Broadway, 1st Floor Lounge
1:15pm - 2:00pm
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LAST NAME
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LOCATION
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A 3rd Floor, Studio 365
Ba - Bo 3rd Floor, Cabaret Theater
Br - By 2nd Floor, Studio 2
C 3rd Floor, Studio Theater
D 2nd Floor, Studio 3
E Basement, Room 018
F 3rd Floor, Studio 355
G 3rd Floor, Studio 364
H 3rd Floor, Room 352
I 2nd Floor, Shop Theater
J 2nd Floor, Studio 4
K 2nd Floor, Shop Theater
L 2nd Floor, Studio 4
M Basement, Room 006
N 2nd Floor, Studio 2
O Basement, Room 018
P 2nd Floor, Studio 1
R 2nd Floor, Studio 252
S Basement, Room 017
T Basement, Room 006
U 2nd Floor, Shop Theater
V 3rd Floor, Studio 365
W 2nd Floor, Studio 5
Y Basement, Room 018
Z 3rd Floor, Cabaret Theater
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tuesday
SEPT 1
advisement
meet & greet
You will meet with your Academic Advisor and have an
opportunity to ask questions and get to know each other.
We’ll also be distributing important information and
materials. Your Advisor has been assigned based on your
Studio. Use the chart below to determine the time and
location of your Advisement Meet & Greet.
721 Broadway, various locations and times
tuesday
SEPT 1
holistic drama
town hall
The Chairs, along with additional faculty, will facilitate a town
hall discussion on our approach to drama: why we integrate
Theatre Studies training, professional training, global study,
advanced professional training, production experiences,
internships, career development, and general education
courses into our curriculum.
721 Broadway, various locations and times
tuesday
SEPT 1
how to be a
drama student
in new york
An alumni led workshop, created by Drama faculty member
and alumnus Daniel Spector, introduces you to the resources
available to drama students studying in New York City
including: how to see free and discounted theatre, how to
get discounts to museums, how to rent rehearsal space, and
where to get the best pizza.
721 Broadway, various locations and times
LAST NAME ADVISOR TIME LOCATION
A - E Todd Pettiford 10:00 AM - 10:45 PM 721 Broadway
3rd Floor, Studio Theatre
F - K Todd Pettiford 11:00 AM - 11:45 PM 721 Broadway
3rd Floor, Studio Theatre
L - M Todd Pettiford 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM 721 Broadway
3rd Floor, Studio Theatre
N - Sa Todd Pettiford 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM 721 Broadway
3rd Floor, Studio Theatre
Sc - Z Todd Pettiford 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM 721 Broadway
3rd Floor, Studio Theatre
ATLANTICFALL 2015 ORIENTATION EVENTS
LAST NAME TIME LOCATION
A - D 3:00 PM 721 Broadway
2nd Floor, Studios 2 - 5
E - K 4:00 PM 721 Broadway
2nd Floor, Studios 2 - 5
L - P 10:00 AM 721 Broadway
2nd Floor, Studios 2 - 5
R - Z 11:00 AM 721 Broadway
2nd Floor, Studios 2 - 5
LAST NAME TIME LOCATION
A - B 4:00 PM 721 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Shop Theater
C - D 4:00 PM 721 Broadway, 3rd Floor, Cabaret Theater
E - G 5:00 PM 721 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Shop Theater
H - K 5:00 PM 721 Broadway, 3rd Floor, Cabaret Theater
L - Mi 11:00 AM 721 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Shop Theater
Mo - P 11:00 AM 721 Broadway, 3rd Floor, Cabaret Theater
R - S 3:00 PM 721 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Shop Theater
T - Z 3:00 PM 721 Broadway, 3rd Floor, Cabaret Theater
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TODD PETTIFORD
Email: todd.pettiford@nyu.edu
Phone: 212-998-1846
Office: 721 Broadway, Room 310
YOUR ADVISOR IS:

3. thursday
SEPT 3
department
orientation
The Department of Drama Class of 2019 will meet as a group with
faculty, staff, and studio heads for a morning of introductions and
exercises. You will be given a black T-shirt and asked to put it on,
dress accordingly.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Kimmel Center for Student Life, Eisner Lubin Auditorium
60 Washington Square South, 4th Floor
thursday
SEPT 3
studio
orientation
After our Department Orientation, eat some lunch and then head to
your studio for an afternoon of studio orientation and classes.
Carefully read the studio information provided below. Check the
start time and location and keep both in mind when you are
making lunch plans. Review what you’ll “need to bring” on that first
day and also what you’ll “need for the semester” where applicable.
See details below
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ATLANTICFALL 2015 ORIENTATION EVENTS
TODD PETTIFORD
Email: todd.pettiford@nyu.edu
Phone: 212-998-1846
Office: 721 Broadway, Room 310
YOUR ADVISOR IS:
QUESTIONSABOUT ORIENTATION OR ANYTHING ELSE?
CONTACT YOUR ADVISOR
REMINDERIF YOU ARE ENROLLED IN
INTRO TO THEATRE PRODUCTION
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2ND @ 11:00 AM
721 BROADWAY
2ND FLOOR, LOEWE THEATER
First Class & Production Assignment Sign-Up
INTRO TO
THEATRE
PRODUCTION
wednesday
SEPT 2
first day of
classes
This is your first official day of classes. Check your schedule
in Albert to verify times and locations. You should be
enrolled in Writing the Essay and either Intro to Theatre
Studies OR Intro to Theatre Production. If you are enrolled in
Intro to Theatre Production read the reminder below.
Check Albert for your times and locations
ATLANTIC ACTING SCHOOL
Thursday, September 3rd from 2:30pm – 6:30pm.WHEN
Atlantic Theater Company Acting School
at 76 Ninth Avenue, 5th Floor (between 15th & 16th
WHERE
Expect a full afternoon of classes; bring picture ID,
notebook, pen, and come dressed in regular street clothes.
WHAT TO BRING
You will receive the reading list and breakdown of what
you need for each class.
NEEDED FOR SEMESTER