Summer 2024
The application period for this program has passed.
Theater FSP London
London, United KingdomProgram At a Glance
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Theater
THIS PROGRAM IS OFFERED ONCE EVERY TWO YEARS
ABOUT THIS PROGRAM
The Department of Theater offers a foreign study program based at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA). This program offers students the opportunity to combine historical study and professional practice in theater at one of the world's great conservatories. The program is a unique chance for students to develop their craft while taking advantage of London's incomparable theatrical tradition and vibrant cultural scene.
Classical Performance I & II are taught by the LAMDA faculty. These courses offer an intensive experience in classical theater training focused on acting, (including improvisation), movement (including movement theater, clown and historic dance), and voice (including poetry, prose, solo and choral singing). Texts include those of Shakespeare and either Jacobean or Restoration plays. This typical British conservatoire experience is designed for students interested in acting, directing, playwriting, design, stage management, dramaturgy or criticism. Please note these courses will be graded as credit/ no credit.
The Director's course entitled Plays in Performance is taught by the Dartmouth faculty instructor. It involves attendance at an average of two to three productions per week and a weekly seminar. Guest speakers may also present on various aspects of theatre practice and/or theatre studies. Please note you will receive a letter grade for this course.
Enrollment Information
About 15 students are selected for the program. Committed students will also submit an application to the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA).
For more information about applying for this program, see our webpage on How to Apply & our FAQs under section 2 (How to Apply: Application)
THE STUDY ABROAD EXPERIENCE
ACADEMIC PROGRAM
Faculty Director
Dan Kotlowitz Professor Curriculum
THEA | 60: 90
Classical Performance I
THEA | 61: 90
Classical Performance II
THEA | 62: 90
Plays in Performance - Perception, and Analysis
Prerequisites
Prior to participating in the Theater Foreign Study Program, the following prerequisites must be completed:
1. One course from the Theater History Sequence
THEA | 15:
Theatre and Society I: Classical and Medieval Performance
THEA | 16:
Theatre and Society II: Early Modern Performance
THEA | 17:
Theatre and Society III: 19th and 20th Century Performance
2. One course in Theater Practice
THEA | 10.XX:
Special Topics courses
(with approval of the Chair)
THEA | 26:
Movement Fundamentals I
THEA | 29:
Dance Theater Performance
THEA | 35:
Acting for Musical Theater
THEA | 36:
The Speaking Voice for the Stage
THEA | 80:
Independent Study
(with approval of the Chair)
STUDENT LIFE
Students live in shared, self-catered apartments/flats equipped with kitchen facilities for preparing meals. Apartments are located in central London. Students should expect to share a bedroom and bathroom with other students. All students committed to this program will complete a housing preference form for shared housing and roommate placements.
Classrooms, studio, and rehearsal space are located at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.
In addition to the many London theaters, including the Royal Shakespeare Company and National Theatre, students will have full access to London's cultural resources in music, dance, film, and museums. When practical, field trips to historical sites of theatrical interest and backstage tours of theater facilities will be scheduled.
For more information, please see the department website.
Financing Your Program
Tuition and Fees
The fees charged by the College for a Dartmouth-sponsored off-campus term of study include regular tuition charges for a term at Dartmouth, service fees, as well as the specific costs established for each off-campus study locale. In many programs, the room and board costs tend to be higher than for a term in Hanover. You can view a budget sheet for each program by clicking on the appropriate term under "Financing Your Program". The cost of transportation to and from the site is the responsibility of the student.
Financial Aid
In order that all qualified Dartmouth undergraduate students may have the opportunity to take part in off-campus programs, the College endeavors to adjust its normal financial aid awards for students already receiving aid. Tuition and expected family contribution for Dartmouth's off-campus programs are the same as for an on-campus term.
All costs, including airfare and spending money, are considered when determining the cost of an off-campus program. Any costs more than a typical term in Hanover are met with additional Dartmouth Scholarship Funds. If you have a work expectation for the term, this will be replaced by scholarship funding for programs that span the entire term.
Students are responsible for purchasing their own plane tickets and, in many cases, meals. Often this means that part of the expected family contribution is used towards these costs rather than for tuition. For help sorting out who pays what and how, contacting the Financial Aid office is often advisable.
Financing your program | Financial Aid | Scholarships | Budgeting & Costs
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