British American Drama Academy Programs

  England

• London: 
London
• Oxford: 
Oxford

Term: Fall, Spring, Summer, Throughout the year, Winter 
Dates: Year round

Description: BADA enables students from around the world to study classical theatre with leading actors and directors of the British stage.

The London Theatre Program is a conservatory program for students interested primarily in acting. It takes place in London during the academic year and is fully accredited through Sarah Lawrence College. Financial aid is available and, in most cases, the cost to the student is the same as a term or two terms in his/her home college.

The Midsummer in Oxford Program, which takes place at Balliol College, Oxford for the month of July, is similar to, but shorter than the LTP. It is accredited through UCLA and is presented in conjunction with the Yale School of Drama.

In both programs, actors and directors such as Sir Ben Kingsley, Alan Rickman, Fiona Shaw, Kevin Spacey, John Barton, and Sir Derek Jacobi, among others, lead Master Classes on an ongoing and regular basis.

The Shakespeare Program, accredited through Skidmore College, is offered in London during the fall term and is open to students interested in areas of the theatre beyond simply acting; courses in the academic study of Shakespeare, playwriting, directing, theatre criticism and theatre history, as well as a series of Master Classes, make up the curriculum.

In the case of all three programs, the key is a total immersion in the British theatrical experience, both as students working with professionals and as discriminating audience members.

Highlights: Master classes with such theatrical luminaries as Sir Ben Kingsley, Alan Rickman, Fiona Shaw, Kevin Spacey, John Barton and Sir Derek Jacobi. Regular trips to the London and Oxford theater. An excursion to Stratford Upon Avon. Performances (in the case of the London Theater Program) of fully mounted student productions in professional venues with professional directors which are open to the public.   

Cost in US$: Varies according to program

Experience Required: yes

London Theatre Program and Shakespeare Programme open to currently enrolled American undergraduates. Midsummer in Oxford program open to students from around the world, age 18 and above.

This Program is open to American and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to England Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 15

Scholarships are Available. - Awarded based on auditions.

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Resume
• Written Application

British American Drama Academy (BADA)'s Mission Statement: BADA enables students from around the world to study classical theatre with leading actors and directors of the British stage for full academic credit and with financial aid.

Year Founded: 1983