Post-Visit

apologies for the intermittent nature of the blog; unlike the UK, there are very few wi-fi spots in NYC. We hope that you enjoyed the posts we were able to upload and that the participants (who returned home thoroughly exhausted!) enjoyed the experience.

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- SE Tickle

on the M56

... homeward bound ...

New York update

Our first show was Of Mice and Men which starred James Franco and Chris O'Dowd. It was a fantastic show but we had to make our way back in some seasonal driving snow!
On Wednesday we had some culture at the Guggenheim [Art] Museum, followed by a leisurely lunch in Central Park.
The day concluded with panoramic views of the city from the top of the Rockefeller Centre.
On Thursday we had an enthralling tour of the city visiting many famous film locations including Friends and Home Alone.
The day concluded with Les Miserables which included a cast member who had led our workshop earlier in the day.
We are currently in session with stage combat instruction.

- Mr Wood

Location:Out and about in New York

Thursday

this morning we took a TV & Movie tour with our guide Scott (who has famous hands!) and even saw the location of the 'Friends' apartment



... before lunch



... followed by a musical theatre workshop with Arbender Robinson who is currently appearing in 'Les Mis.'





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The Guggenheim

... freezing cold but we made it to the Guggenheim to see a range of modern art including Kadinsky and the Italian futurists exhibition




... followed by lunch in the sun at Central Park



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Liberty Island and Ellis Island

... wet and windy but we're used to the Mersey so there were plenty of 'selfies' on the ferry





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First show ...

First show: 'Of Mice and Men' ... fantastic production and then when we came out: SNOW!!



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First Day!

Monday 14th



... having arrived, we took a sightseeing coach tour - with a short visit to Central Park and the memorial to John Lennon in Strawberry Fields ... participants are tired but still enthusiastic!

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Location:Central Park, NYC

Day 2

Managed to get everybody up for an 0800 all you can eat breakfast, giving us all a good start to the day. We then took a leisurely stroll to Times Square, in the rain, where we held a one minute silence in memory of the 96 Hillsborough victims. This was followed by our first drama workshop, which was energetically received by all the students.

Location:DANY Studios, 38th St

At Heathrow!

Prior to departure. Flight good but long, with a little turbulence towards the end.
We were met at Newark and went on a tour of Manhattan stopping at Central Park to stretch our legs in the 25degree heat.
We checked into Hotel Wolcott and then headed of for a meal before heading off to bed at about 2100 local time, 25 hours after the beginning of our New York adventure.

Strawberry Fields NYC

... we have arrived!

Gloriously sunny in the Big Apple and we're taking a sightseeing tour before checking into our hotel.

Lots of tired - but very positive - participants!

Location:Central Park

NYC here we come...

Meeting Time - clarification

** Please note that the meeting time is 2.15am on Monday 14th as per updated information and parental information booklets **

- SE Tickle

... nearly departure time!

... don't forget your passports if you haven't submitted them ... see you at silly o'clock!

Three Days to Go