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British Theatre Studies

An Introduction to the British Stage

On this two-week, two-credit international seminar, students will spend a week each in London, England and Edinburgh, Scotland seeing the world's best plays and musicals and learning how these productions are made--from page to stage--through backstage tours, interviews with the artists, and morning lectures and discussions.  To prepare for the trip, students will read short essays by some of the most significant playwrights, directors, actors and designers.  Those readings will guide our viewing of at least twelve memorable performances in London and Edinburgh-a number of which will be world premieres, and a Shakespeare production at Shakespeare's Globe on the River Thames.

WHO MAY APPLY?  
This course is open to students from ALL majors: it is appropriate for anyone interested in love, treachery, conflict and commitment-in short, for anyone fascinated by artistic expression and human experience.

APPLICATIONS FOR THE BRITISH THEATRE STUDIES INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR ARE CLOSED

CREDITS

You will earn 2 credits for the course TH481a: An Introduction to the British Stage.  Students may also design a 2-credit guided study to be undertaken in conjunction with the basic course (at an additional tuition charge of $700).  Contact Mark Stevick for information.

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COST
The total cost is estimated at $3599* and includes:

  • Tuition
  • Round trip airfare from Boston
  • Ground transportation between London and Edinburgh
  • 2 meals per day (breakfast and lunch)
  • Accommodations
  • Admission to at least 12 plays
  • Two backstage tours and admission to museums and historic sites
  • Course materials

*Final cost and arrangements subject to currency fluctuations and airfares.  


CONTACT
For further information please contact:
The Global Education Office
978.867.4399

  Assistant professor of English
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See your financial aid counselor regarding arrangements for financial payment no later than March 1.