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The Duke University Department of Theater Studies, the Duke English Department, and the Duke Office of Study Abroad offer a two course, six-week program at University College London (UCL), under the direction of John M. Clum, Professor of Theater Studies and Professor of English. Professor Clum will teach the program with a distinguished group of British theater practitioners and scholars. Students will take classes and live in a residence hall of UCL in central London. The Duke in London Drama Program offers intensive study of drama in performance in the theater capital of the world. The program is based on the assumption that the only way to study drama properly is through seeing performances, not just reading scripts. It is designed to fit the needs of two types of students: * Theater Studies majors who want a broad exposure to a variety of theatrical productions and want to study with some of the leading British theater practitioners. * English, humanities and other majors who have an interest in theater and wish to study drama not through reading scripts, but through seeing productions and taking class with the people involved in creating those productions. Students in the program see and study over twenty productions over the six-week term. Classes are taught by Professor Clum and British theater practitioners, offering background on and discussion of the plays seen. Students come to understand the writing, directing and acting process through their classes with the London faculty and through participation in scene work. In addition to the faculty, students meet with leading British theater professionals. This program includes excursions to famous theaters and historical sites outside London. In 2007 students went to Chichester, Stratford-upon-Avon, Hatfield House and Hampton Court Palace. So that every student understands drama from an actor's or director's point of view, all students are required to participate in two scenes coached and evaluated by a noted British actor. In recent years, acting workshops and scene work have been supervised by William Houston, leading actor with the Royal Shakespeare Company; Ramin Gray, Associate Director of the Royal Court Theatre; and Jonathan Cullen, leading actor with the Royal National Theatre. Students are not graded on acting ability, but on the ideas and effort they bring to their scene work. Students in musical theater are offered the opportunity to participate in a master class in musical performance led by Michael England, Musical Director of Spamalot and a leading musical theater performer (recently this has been Olivier Award winner Daniel Evans, star of Sunday in the Park with George and Gavin Creel, currently Bert in Mary Poppins). FACULTY
Assistant Director and Resident Adviser George Vahamikos, advanced graduate student in medieval and early modern drama. Acting William Houston, leading actor with the Royal Shakespeare Company. Jonathan Cullen, a graduate of Oxford and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Mr. Cullen has appeared in leading roles with the Royal Shakespeare Company, the Royal National Theatre, the Royal Court Theatre and West End productions. He has also appeared in film and television.
Musical Theater Michael England, musical director of some of London 's leading productions, including Phantom of the Opera, Cats, Les Miserables, Jerry Springer, the Opera and currently, the London production of Spamalot. Guest Lecturers Actors, writers, directors and designers involved with productions the students are seeing, visit the class when possible. Past guests have included actors Lynn Redgrave, Samuel West, Juliet Stevenson, Kevin Spacey, Roger Rees, Alex Jennings, Marcus d'Amico, Toby Stephens, Linus Roache, Desmond Barrit, Daniel Evans, and Sophie Thompson; directors John Caird, Matthew Warchus, Phyllida Lloyd, Peter Gill, and Deborah Warner; playwrights Lee Hall, Samuel Adamson and Martin Sherman; and theater composer Gary Yershon. REQUIREMENTS
English 176B - 01 / Theater Studies 116 - 01/ THEATRST 216 Theater in London: Text ALP A survey of drama from the Elizabethan period to the present based on performances offered by the Royal Shakespeare Company, Royal National Theatre, and other theaters in London and Stratford-upon-Avon. Twenty plays will be seen and studied. Clum and guests. One course. English 176C - 01 / Theater Studies 151 - 01/ THEATRST 251 Theater in London : Performance ALP Understanding the growth of a play from the script to final production, with focus on shows playing in London. Includes backstage theater tours, scene work, observations, audition workshops with theater practitioners, and supervised projects. Clum and guests. One course. No pass/fail option or auditing is permitted for either course. STRATFORD-UPON-AVON The program includes a trip to Stratford-upon-Avon, where students will see one or two Royal Shakespeare Company productions. Students will also have class with a leading member of the Royal Shakespeare Company. Students will be housed in single-occupancy rooms in Langton Close on Wren Street in London, a dormitory of the University College London, centrally located near Russell Square and King's Cross. It's also near the British Museum and convenient to the underground and Theatre District. There are kitchen facilities in Langton Close and many inexpensive restaurants nearby. See http://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/accommodation/residences/houses/ to view a picture of this facility and for additional information. TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS Students must make their own travel arrangements to and from London and are expected to arrive in London by Sunday, June 29 to be rested and ready for activities and performances on Monday, June 30, 2008. Students will be given directions to Langton Close from both Gatwick and Heathrow Airports with their orientation materials. Finally, participants must inform Professor Clum (see addresses below) before June 9, 2008 by what means they plan to arrive in London. There will be one long weekend break: July 19-22. The final day of classes is Friday, August 8. Classes generally meet weekdays from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Performances are generally weekday evenings and matinees with an occasional weekend performance. Attendance is required at all classes, performances, and group events. Given the intense nature of this program, late arrival and/or early departure is not permitted. ADDRESSES: Langton Close Program Director Phone: 1.919.660.3345 Tuition for two courses $4,704 Total due Duke University * $7,056 * Non-Duke students add $40 for a one-time lifetime transcript fee. Total due $7,096 Estimated meal costs to be paid in London as needed $2,000 ‡ Program fee includes room, excursions and theater entrance fees. This fee does not include domestic or international airfare, meals and transportation in London, independent travel during or after the program, items of a personal nature or incidentals. The costs are based on an exchange rate expected to be in effect and are subject to increase. PAYMENT SCHEDULE Upon notification of acceptance to the summer program by the director, students can confirm their space on the program by signing the ‘Commitment to Participate' form (a parent/guardian's co-signature is also required on this form). Students can access this form from the web: http://studyabroad.duke.edu/forms/summercommitment.pdf . After signing this form, students can fax it to the Duke Office of Study Abroad at 919-684-3083 or mail it to Duke University, Office of Study Abroad, 2016 Campus Drive, Box 90057, Durham, NC 27708 . Please note that by signing this form, students are committing to participate in the summer program and agree to pay the full cost of the London Drama summer program, which includes the tuition and program fee listed above. This commitment form takes the place of a deposit. IMPORTANT DUE DATES The required ' Commitment to Participate' form (signed by student and parent/guardian) is due within three (3) weeks of notification of acceptance from the faculty director. Full program charges, payable to Duke University ($7,056 for Duke students, $7,096 for non-Duke students, which includes the $40 lifetime transcript fee), and billed by the Duke Bursar's office, will be due on the date specified on the bursar's bill. Summer invoices will be sent to your permanent home address. Remit payment to the Bursar per due date and address indicated on your statement. All financial arrangements involving Duke University must be completed prior to departure for the program. All other expenses are to be paid by students in London. duke undergraduates who receive need-based financial aid during the academic year are eligible to apply for financial aid for up to two Duke summer study abroad programs (and/or summer sessions in Durham) offering either one or two courses of credit. This aid is offered in addition to the eight basic academic year semesters of financial aid. Eligibility for aid will be determined in the same manner as academic year aid. Note: This policy does not apply to a summer abroad program taken prior to matriculation or after graduation from Duke. Applications for financial aid for summer programs are available on-line (http://studyabroad.duke.edu/forms/summerfinaid.pdf) and must be submitted to the Office of Study Abroad no later than Wednesday, February 6, 2008. Duke undergraduates currently receiving financial aid may apply for the Stephenson Pope Babcock Scholarship, to be used for select Duke-administered summer programs only. Preference will be given to those students wishing to attend Duke's summer Australia, Latin America, or Caribbean programs. After the parental contribution, the Babcock Scholarship will replace the loan portion of the summer financial aid package. Seniors graduating in December 2007 or May 2008 are not eligible, nor are students who have previously received Babcock awards. Summer scholarship applications are available on-line at http://studyabroad.duke.edu/forms/babcockapp.pdf, and must be submitted to the Office of Study abroad no later than Wednesday, February 6, 2008. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Summer program and scholarship applications as well as financial aid information will be accepted on a rolling admissions basis with a final deadline of Wednesday, February 6, 2008. To apply, please follow the steps below:
Non-Duke students may apply, but must be in good academic standing at their college or university. In order to transfer credit for the above courses, they must consult their advisor and/or registrar. Applications received after Wednesday, February 6, 2008 will be processed on a space-available basis. Incomplete applications will not be forwarded to the program director for consideration. All participants must have a valid passport. For instructions, visit http://travel.state.gov/passport/index.html. Visas are not required of U.S. citizens. Non U.S. citizens should pay special attention to the visa requirements for their specific citizenship by contacting the country embassy to find out if any visa restrictions are in effect. An International Student Identity Card (ISIC) is also required. Duke students may purchase this card for $22 from the Student Service Center, 101 Allen Bldg. Provide a small, ID-sized photo, payment and application; the card will be created at the center. Non-Duke students can purchase ISICs at their home university or through STA Travel: http://www.statravel.com. After confirmation of enrollment, all non-Duke students must provide their ISIC number and expiration date to the Office of Study Abroad prior to departure for the program. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION More detailed information on program fees will be available in late October. For additional information, contact the Office of Study Abroad or: Professor John Clum, Program Director
Last updated: 17 February 2008 |
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Professor John Clum, Professor and Chair of Theater Studies and Professor of English, Director. Author of books and essays on British and American drama. Director of over 50 productions. As drama scholar/critic as well as theater practitioner, Professor Clum brings varied areas of expertise to bear on the subject of British drama and theater, past and present. He will share teaching duties with a distinguished group of British theater practitioners: 
Ramin Gray, Associate Director of the Royal Court Theatre, has directed production for many of Britain 's leading theater companies, including the Royal Shakespeare Company. 
The only prerequisite is the desire to learn more about drama and theater and be committed to participate actively in the program. We hope to have students from a variety of major disciplines. Both courses are open to students in good academic standing, and may count toward the major requirements in the English Department or the Department of Theater Studies. 