THEATRE STUDY TOUR:
Montclair in London,Stratford and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 
 

  August 6 - 19, 2005

 

Program Overview

This study tour provides an in-depth introduction to contemporary and classical British theatre for students, teachers, and theatre lovers. 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 Highlights:

Theater Performances (approximately 10 in total) at

            Shakespeare's Globe

The Royal Shakespeare Company

The Royal National Theatre

The Edinburgh Fringe Festival

 Lectures, Discussions and Workshops:

Work of the Actor: Voice, Movement, Text, and Acting at Shakespeare's Globe

Design and Production: Music, Costumes, and Behind the Scenes at Shakespeare's Globe

Q &A Sessions with actors, directors and playwrights at the internationally renowned venues


Guided Tours

 London city highlight

 Backstage at Shakespeare's Globe and The Royal National Theatre

Warwick Castle

 Shakespeare sites in Stratford-upon-Avon

Two free days for exploring London and Edinburgh on your own

Faculty

Susan Kerner is a professor in the Theatre and Dance Department of Montclair State University. She has directed London theatre 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 theatres.

Guest lecturers:

A wide range of highly regarded theatre professionals including playwrights, actors, directors, and designers conduct discussions and workshops at the Globe, Royal National Theatre, and Royal Shakespeare Company. Participants also hear perspectives on production from scholars, historians, and critics. 

Academics (click here for pre-enrollment form)
 

STUDENTS:

All students must register with MSU Summer Sessions for three credits. Non-students who wish to register for credit may do so as summer session non-degree graduate students.  The course includes three class meetings at MSU prior to the trip and an exam session afterwards. The course includes three classes at MSU prior to the trip and an exam session afterwards. These meetings are required for all students. The following undergraduate and graduate courses in Theatre will be offered:
 
  THTR 403 Independent Study: Theatre     
                    (Undergraduate)

  THTR 599  Independent Study: Theatre
                     (Graduate)


NON-STUDENTS:

Non-students who do not register for credit will be required to pay an administrative fee of $100.

 
 

Accommodations and Meals

Students residence halls option:  In London, the residence hall has double rooms with private bathrooms. In Edinburgh, the residence hall is single rooms with shared bath.
Hotel option: Double rooms in pre-arranged 3-star hotels in London and Edinburgh, at additional cost noted below. Breakfasts are included throughout, and two group dinners are included. In Stratford, all participants are in a Bed-and-Breakfast. Breakfasts are included throughout the program, and two group dinners are included.


Program Cost 

In Residence Halls: $2,800             In Hotels: $3,300

The program cost includes: 

Roundtrip airfare: Newark/London/Edinburgh/Newark

Train fare: London/Stratford/Edinburgh

All transfers in England and Scotland

10 days accommodations in a dormitory or hotel—double occupancy (London and Edinburgh)

2 days accommodations in a bed-and-breakfast—double occupancy (Stratford);

Breakfast daily; 2 group dinners

Theatre tickets for approximately 10 performances;

Guest lectures, workshops and guided tours as per itinerary

Sightseeing and admission fees, as per itinerary

Students should note that the program cost does not include tuition and fees for three credits.

The following items are not included: transportation to and from Newark Airport, lunches and dinners, gratuities, items of a personal nature. A single room in the London dorm is available for an additional $200. Prices are based on 20 paying participants and are subject to change because of smaller group or exchange rate fluctuations.

Payment Schedule

                                            In Residence Halls: $2,800           In Hotels: $3,300
 
Non-refundable Deposit:                     $   100                                $   300

By March 1, 2005:                                $   700                                $1,000

By April 1, 2005:                                   $ 1,000                              $1,000

By May 15, 2005:                                  $ 1,000                              $1,000


Make checks payable to "Montclair State University" 

 

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 e-mail simonw@mail.montclair.edu

For further information regarding the academic offerings, please contact Susan Kerner at 973-655-4378 or kerner@comcast.net