International Study Abroad Tour

 

MSU Faculty Led Short-Term Study Abroad Institutes Global Education Center Montclair State University 22 Normal Avenue Upper Montclair, NJ 07043

Tel: 973 655-4185 Fax: 973 655-7654 simonw@mail.montclair.edu

THEATER SCENES - Montclair Spring In London
March 14-22 2008

Program Overview
The goal of this course is to extend students’ understanding of current professional theatre scenes both at home and abroad through exposure to a wide range of theatrical genres. During the semester students will attend ten productions (approximately eight of them in London) and meet with artists (actors, directors, playwrights, designers, and stage managers) to discuss their work. Students will learn about the professional production process in a variety of theatrical venues in NY, NJ, and London. The class will meet several times on Sundays during the semester to attend matinees in NY and NJ as well as to discuss productions and prepare for the London trip. In London the students will participate in workshops, discussions, and backstage tours.

Faculty
Susan Kerner is a professor in the Theater and Dance Department at Montclair State University. She has directed London theater programs for New York University, Drew University and Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University. A professional stage director, Ms. Kerner has directed plays in regional, New York and London theaters.

Guest lecturers: A wide range of highly regarded theater professionals including playwrights, actors, directors, designers, and critics conduct discussions and workshops at Shakespeare’s Globe and the Royal National Theater.

London

The one-week study tour is an integral part of the spring semester course. Participants attend performances of classical and contemporary plays in Britain’s most exciting theatrical venues. In meeting the creative collaborators who make the productions happen, participants gain an insider’s view as they examine the traditions and practices that shape theatrical performance today.

Itinerary HighlightsTheater Performances (approximately 7 in total) at

• The Royal Shakespeare Company The Royal National Theater The Royal Court Theater West End, Off-West End, and Fringe Theatres
• Backstage Tours, Lectures, Discussions and Workshops at Shakespeare’s Globe and the Royal National Theatre

Accommodations and Meals
Participants will stay in a centrally located London hotel in double occupancy rooms with private bath. Breakfasts are included throughout.

Academics -
All students must register with MSU for one of the following Spring semester 2007 courses.

• THTR 432 Special Topics: Theater Scenes: NJ, NY, and London
• THTR 599 Special Topics: Theater Scenes: NJ, NY and London

Non-students
A limited number of non-students will be accepted for the London tour only, for an additional administrative fee.

Program Cost
Approximately $2,100. The program cost includes:

• Roundtrip airfare 2 star hotel with continental breakfast Transfers in England Theatre tickets
• All lectures, workshops, and tours

Payment Schedule:
By November 15	$500
By December 15	$700
By February 1	$900

Program costs are based on 15 participants and current exchange rates and are subject to change.
Make checks payable to “Montclair State University”.
Non-students please add administrative fee of $300 for the travel portion without the spring semester course tuition.
Non-MSU students, send a reference form and transcript from home institution, plus $100 non-MSU administrative fee.
Application packet, click here

For Further Information
Contact the Global Education Center at 973-655-4185 or email simonW@mail.montclair.edu.
For further information regarding the academic offerings, please contact the following:
Contact Susan Kerner at 973-763-3744 or email kerner@comcast.net.