If
you are craving an opportunity to study abroad but wondering
how to fit it into your busy school year, the Global Theater
Institute during Winter Intersession might be the ideal
program for you. You will have an incomparable opportunity
to experience incredible performances ranging from the West
End to the fringe including Ralph Feines playing Oedipus
at the National Theater; you will also be able to take in
the beauty of London during the holiday season.
Experience some of the world's most important theater including
productions at the National Theatre, The Barbican, as well as the West
End (London’s equivalent to Broadway), as well as fringe and
experimental venues. You will soon discover why London is the center
of the international theatre world. Each year we have seen work by
some of the world’s leading actors and directors including James
Broadbent, Judi Dench, Michael Gambon, and Bill Irwin, as productions
by Katie Mitchell, Theatre de Complicite, Cheek by Jowl, Shunt. We
will also attend art, dance and music events and much more including a
bus tour of London on the first day of the program, a ride on the
London Eye, also known as the Millennium Wheel that provides an
unparalleled view of this wonderful city.
Your class meets at theaters in the evenings (with some matinees) with
discussions after. Because your days are largely free to pursue your
own interests, you may wish to do your Holiday shopping in London
where you can find unusual gifts for friends and family back home.
Courses offered:
THEATER COURSE(S) (4 credit hours)
ThAr 170 (tier II H) The Theater Experience
IART 360J (1 J Comp) Writing in the Arts
ThAr 473/573 Theater Seminar: Contemporary London Stage
Theater majors may be able to catch up on foundation courses (ThAr
171, 172) and/or enroll in Independent Study in Theater, pending
individual arrangement. Students from other majors may work out
independent studies within their own major with signed agreement of a
faculty member. In some cases, a student may enroll in two courses.
Tuition is billed per credit and separate assignments will be required
for each course.
Completion of Course assignments:
You have until the end of Winter Quarter to complete all the
assignments. Due to the limited amount of time we are in London, I
recommend that you take great notes in discussion sessions while in
London, and then complete your papers by the end of the Winter Quarter
deadline. This will give you more free time to explore London.
However, you can complete these assignments during our trip. All
papers will be submitted via email.
Program Fee Includes:
Living arrangements: We have arranged excellent "A" grade housing for
you in the heart of London at Janet Poole House. You will share a flat
(the British name for an apt.) with a kitchen that includes full
cooking facilities, located near Russell Square, in the famous
Bloomsbury area, an extremely convenient central London location.
You will be10 minutes from the British Museum, and 5 minutes from the
London Underground transport system, and within easy walking, bus or
Underground distance of literally 100s of exciting activities.
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Janet Pole House is located near the University of London, bookstores,
an 1 miunte from a large Organic Food Store, and as a student area, is
close to many inexpensive restaurants and pubs.
Tour of London: We will have a hop on hop off bus tour of London of
the major sites of London that allows you to spend time where you
choose and continue the tour. As much of your daytime hours will be
free, this kind of tour is a perfect way to spend our first full day
exploring the sites, getting London, while getting geared up to see
shoews at night.
Theater Tickets: All theater tickets are included in the price of the
program fee. Depending on availability and exchange rate, in years
past, we have seen between 6 and 12 shows during the 10 days.
London Eye: At dusk we will take a London Eye offering the greatest
possible view of Central London.
Backstage Tour of the National Theatre: The heart and soul of the
London theater, this is among the most impressive facilities in the
world, and one of the only comprehensive theater production facilities
with galleries, an impressive theater book store, design/tech shops in
every production area serving three major venues that each run
production in repertory.
Farewell event: A special surprise farewell event including food will
wind up this exciting trip. Students often like to dress up for this
event, although it is up to you
Program Fee :
4 undergraduate credit hours at your usual Tuition
rate plus $2,100.
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