London, England
May 21- June 10, 2007
Students will examine ways in which theater art and theater artists suggest meaning and invite interpretation of the human experience. Critical standards and theories specific to theater will be discussed and then applied to the study of selected plays and performances. Plays will be read while in Ashland and attended while in London to discuss interpretation and experience of live theater.
Program Cost: $3,529
INCLUDED: airfare, apartments, ground transportation, group dinner in Stratford, tickets to shows and admissions to museums, etc., tips for local guides, 3 credit hours started during Spring Break of the spring semester and completed on location.
NOT INCLUDED: Passport, meals, telephone calls, laundry of personal items, and baggage or other insurance.
Deposits and Payments:
$500 non-refundable deposit due December 1
Balance due February 15
Tentative Itinerary
| Day |
Date |
Program |
| 1 |
Monday, May 21 |
AM- Arrive in the UK, transfer from airport to apartments
PM- Orientation session with Anglo-American Educational Services staff, and Metropolitan Police Officer |
| 2 |
Tuesday, May 22
|
AM- Use of hop off passes, valid for 24 hours
PM- Use of hop-on-hop-off passes, valid for 24hours |
| 3 |
Wednesday, May 23 |
AM- Visit to the Theatre Museum
PM- Visit to the Victoria and Albert Museum to view the costume exhibits
Evening- Theatre Production |
| 4 |
Thursday, May 24 |
AM- Classroom session
PM- Regent's park walk led by Professor Corwin |
| 5 |
Friday, May 25 |
Day trip to Stonehenge and Bath |
| 6 |
Saturday, May 26 |
AM- Backstage tour of The Globe
PM- Matinee Performance at the Globe |
| 7 |
Sunday, May 27 |
AM- Backstage tour of the National Theatre
PM- Visit to the British Museum |
| 8 |
Monday, May 28 |
AM- Guided walking tour of Theatrical London
PM- Guest Lecture- An overview of the London Stage |
| 9 |
Tuesday, May 29 |
AM- Classroom session
PM- Musical theatre workshop followed by performance |
| 10 |
Wednesday, May 30 |
AM- Visit to the Tate Britain
PM- Students free |
| 11 |
Thursday, May 31 |
AM- Classroom session
PM- Entrance to Westminster Abbey
Evening- Theatre Performance |
| 12 |
Friday, June 1 |
AM- Entrance to London Portrait Gallery
PM- Students free |
| 13 |
Saturday, June 2 |
AM- Guest Lecture form a Theatre Critic
PM- Tour of Temple Church, and the Knights Templar |
| 14 |
Sunday, June 3 |
Free Day! |
| 15 |
Monday, June 4 |
AM- Entrance to the Court auld Institute (Somerset House)
PM- Students free |
| 16 |
Tuesday, June 5 |
AM- Classroom session
PM- Guest Lecture on stage and Set Design
Evening- Theatre Performance |
| 17 |
Wednesday, June 6 |
AM- Visit the National Gallery
PM- Classroom session |
| 18 |
Thursday, June 7 |
Free Day! |
| 19 |
Friday, June 8 |
AM- Depart London for Stratford
Late AM- Walking tour of Stratford
PM- Backstage tour of Theatre Royal Stratford followed by evening performance |
| 20 |
Saturday, June 9 |
AM- Breakfast included, Visit Shakespeare Houses
PM- Visit Shakespeare Houses |
| 21 |
Sunday, June 10 |
AM- Breakfast included, transfer from accommodations to airport |
