EVENTS

Visit to Mumbai and London (March 2020)

MUMBAI

I led a workshop called “Do You Have a Million Questions about the College Artistic Review?” at The Jeff Goldberg Studio, which offers acting classes to teens and adults in Khar West, Mumbai. The workshop was open to the public and we had students, parents and counselors from across the city in attendance. I visited six high schools in Mumbai this time to speak about the artistic review process for theatre, film and dramatic writing programs, including Oberoi International School, Dhirubhai Ambani International School, American School of Bombay, Ascend International School, Jamnabai Narsee School, Bombay International School, as well as a return visit to the Whistling Woods International Film Institute. I paid a visit to Madhavi Desai Consulting to speak with counselors about their work. This was my fourth trip to Mumbai and I love the city! I look forward to returning in the fall!

LONDON

After a delightful afternoon with the principal of The Royal Central School of Speech & Drama during my last trip, I focused this time on visiting other drama schools (The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and The Guildhall School of Music & Drama) and drama programs (St. Mary’s University at Twickenham and Manchester Metropolitan University).

Visit to Mumbai and London (October 2019)

MUMBAI

I was very fortunate to stay with my friend Neeraj Mandhana, a college consultant who founded the Next Genius Scholarship Program along with his father Naveen. I visited high schools in Mumbai to speak with students, parents, teachers and counselors about the artistic review process for theatre, film and dramatic writing programs. I stopped in at Oberoi International School, American School of Bombay and Singapore International School. I also popped by The Red Pen, an educational consulting firm, to speak with their staff about arts applications. One morning, I was given a tour of Whistling Woods International Film Institute by its president, Meghna Ghai Puri. The institute offers programs for teens and adults interested in the film industry and other arts. This was my third visit to Mumbai over the last few years. Given past and current interest from Indian students and families, I plan to make at least annual trips to India going forward.

LONDON

I caught up with friends and colleagues who work in theatre and education while in London. I also spent the afternoon with principal Gavin Henderson at The Royal Central School of Speech & Drama, learning all about its myriad programs, resources and facilities.

College Admissions/Auditions for Theater Kids

Facebook Live Event for Grown and Flown
10 MAR 2019

Join this special LIVE event: An interview with Guest Expert Chris Andersson, former Director of Admissions for the Drama department at NYU Tisch School of the Arts. Chris will inform you on everything you need to know on how to get your student ready for drama auditions and performance majors. Learn about auditions, deadlines, requirements and materials needed. Watch the Facebook Live event!

NEWS

How to Find Trustworthy College Admissions Advice

In the wake of the college admissions scandal, how can students and parents figure out what’s credible?
The New York Times, 19 MAR 2019

The article discusses a “pioneering type of Facebook group: Instead of having free access to the thoughts of random strangers, this group requires payment to join, but the information comes from experts. The group, called G&F Parents: College Admissions and Affordability, charges $29.99 a month for parents to ask experts questions about college admissions and financial aid.”

I am one of the experts! — Chris

All gender identities and sexual orientations are welcome here.

Banner photo of Parthenon in Athens, Greece by Chris Andersson. Photos of Mumbai workshops, webinar and Taj Mahal, courtesy of Chris Andersson.