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The Building The school moved into its permanent home on East 54th Street in Manhattan in 1947. The building is made up of two renovated five-story brownstones with a basement. It houses a proscenium theatre for student productions, acting classrooms, a modern two-story dance studio, student lounge, dressing rooms and an annex for scenery and costumes. The school's rich heritage is visible in the building itself. The decorations and furnishings are reminiscent of another era and the walls are covered with playbills and photos documenting the school's history. The physical enviornment itself helps to foster the aesthetic sensibility and cultural values that we seek to impart to our students. Library The library houses over 6,000 volumes and 20 periodical subscriptions, including an extensive collection of modern and classical plays, volumes in the related arts of dance and voice, literature, history, biography and a reference section. The library itself is the most attractive room in the building and invites use by students and research scholars. The library's archives are a rich source of material covering the histroy of the theatre in America, a history in which The Neighborhood Playhouse played, (and continues to play), an important role. Faculty and Student Body The student body usually includes 60 to 90 first year students and 25 to 35 second year students. The faculty includes 20 full-time and part-time teachers. The student/faculty ratio is approximately 6/1. This low ratio means that students receive a great deal of individualized attention. The faculty are all dedicated to the development of their students and make themselves available to students inside and outside of class. The average student's age is usually 22 or 23. The school estimates that over 50% of the students have previously attended college for at least one or two years and some are college graduates. Students 18 years and older are eligible for interview and possible admission. Usually the student body includes several students in their mid-thirties as well. The student body is usually half female and half male and comes from all over North America (including Canada) as well as foreign students from Europe, South America and the Far East (including Australia and New Zealand). Student Retention & Completion
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