The Theater at City Tech — Local services in New York

BEAUTIFUL Theater! I've auditioned for many productions there in the past. I also worked there from 1991-1993 when I was taking two "gap years" in between graduating from High School --I attended Edward R. Murrow High School (from 1987-1991) which is located further out in Brooklyn in the Midwood neighborhood; and is known for its Theater, Arts & Music Programs & then officially beginning my Bachelor's Degree program (which I did at a private college up in Massachusetts) starting in the Fall of 1993.

Outside of working in The Theater at City Tech (where I was getting first-rate, hands-on practical experience in ALL the many aspects of Technical Theater & Theater Production), I didn't really study anything else at City Tech, because City Tech was providing me with those VERY specific skills.

I was mainly studying and taking my core academic courses simultaneously at Brooklyn (where both my parents were English Department faculty), Hunter, CCNY & Lehman Colleges in the CUNY system as well during my two gap years, which was TREMENDOUSLY rewarding! The CUNY system offers a LOT to its students, ESPECIALLY for those students who don't come from a lot of wealth, but who want a good solid level of public...

The space is very nice and has lots of potential. Sadly, the person in charge, Catalin is dreadful. He was unresponsive ahead of our load in, unprepared on the day, did not provide the people or equipment he committed to and disappeared regularly while we worked through the mess. After a bad first day of load in he promised labor to help get back on track the next day, but that did not happen. He was late for both shows and other people (not employees of the university) had to be begged to step in and run the shows because his people did not show up. All through this, Catalin was rude and unprofessional, and there was nobody else around to assist. I would strongly suggest going to other venues while the current management “operates”...

This is an inventive take on the Nutcracker, creative and unique. It combines beautiful classical ballet with everything from breaking to Ukrainian hopak to Native American hoop dance. And it works! The interplay of different cultures’ instruments and dance with the classic Nutcracker is a beautiful testament to our...