Shakespeare in Performance

  England

• West Midlands: 
Stratford-Upon-Avon

Term: Summer 
Dates: June 2 - June 29, 2009

Description: Stratford-Upon-Avon, England

Spend-three-and-a-half weeks in the town where Shakespeare was born, studying the craft of acting with members of the Royal Shakespeare Company, perhaps the most famous classical acting company in the world. Then spend five days in London visiting the Globe and attending plays.

While in England, students will attend productions in Stratford, London, and Oxford; take acting, voice, fencing, and other classes; attend lectures, seminars, and workshops, and visit points of interest throughout England. Classes will take place in the Shakespeare Centre, overlooking the Shakespeare birthplace.

Highlights: Excursions and Site Visits

While in Stratford, program participants will visit the five Shakespeare houses and Holy Trinity Church, where Shakespeare is buried.

The program also includes a five day excursion to London to visit the Globe Theatre and other London sites, visiting Hampton Court on the way. Two London Theatre performaces are included. Students will also travel to Oxford to attend a play, with a stop at the magnificent Blenheim Palace.

Courses Offered

TH&F 304/TH&F 704 Topics in: Shakespeare in Performance (6 credit hours) Undergraduate students will be enrolled in six credits of TH&F 304. Graduate students will be enrolled in six credits of TH&F 704.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: Approximately $5,180

Tuition and Fees: Estimated tuition and fees for 6 credit hours (based on standard tuition rate): $1,239 *

*Actual expenses for KU students will vary by the students individual tuition compact. Non-KU students will pay the standard tuition rate listed above. (KU students enrolled in the Graduate School will pay approximately an additional $292.)

Estimated Additional expenses: Airfare, lunches, most dinners, insurance, passport fees, visa fees (if applicable), books, and personal expenses. Estimated $2,750.

Note
All dates, costs, and program information are subject to change as necessary due to fluctuations in the exchange rate or other reasons.

Experience Required: yes

Open to students from any accredited U.S. college or university. Minimum 2.5 GPA required (exceptions considered after submission of a petition).

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application