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What’s Special

First rate instruction in drama, dance and voice

The Downside

Some teachers grumble about boisterous behavior

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School Stats

Citywide Average Key
This school is Better Near Worse than the citywide average
Citywide Average Key
This school is Better Near Worse than the citywide average

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Programs & Admissions

From the 2024 High School Directory

Musical Theater (M81H)

Admissions Method: Audition

Program Description:

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.

Drama (M81J)

Admissions Method: Audition

Program Description:

In partnership with the professional theater company Waterwell, and built around the core values: engagement and empathy. Students take daily conservatory-style class 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.

Classical Vocal Music (M81K)

Admissions Method: Audition

Program Description:

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.

Dance (M81N)

Admissions Method: Audition

Program Description:

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.

Offerings

From the 2024 High School Directory

Language Courses

Spanish

Advanced Courses

Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Art History, AP Calculus AB, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Psychology, AP United States History, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)

Boys PSAL teams

Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Handball, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Table Tennis, Volleyball

Girls PSAL teams

Basketball, Flag Football, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball

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Contact & Location

Location

328 West 48 Street
Manhattan NY 10036

Trains: 1 Line, 2 Line, 3 Line, 7 Line, A Line, S Line to 42nd St; B Line, D Line to 7th Av; C Line, E Line to 50th St; F Line, M Line to 47-50th Sts Rockefeller Center; GS to Times Square; N Line, Q Line, R Line to 49th St

Buses: BxM2, M10, M104, M11, M12, M20, M31, M34A-SBS, M42, M5, M50, M55, M57, M7, QM1, QM10, QM12, QM15, QM16, QM17, QM18, QM2, QM20, QM24, QM3, QM4, QM5, QM6, SIM10, SIM1C, SIM22, SIM25, SIM26, SIM3, SIM30, SIM3C, SIM8, SIM8X


Contact

Principal: Leah Dyer

Parent Coordinator: Teresa Alschuler Gindi

Phone: 212-247-8652

Website

Other Details

Shared campus? Yes

This school shares the building with PS 212

Uniforms required? No
Metal detectors? No

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