Theatre Academy London (TAL)

Program Description

London has one of the richest theatre traditions in the world and it is more than bolstered by the current vibrant theatre scene. Here the cutting edge meets tradition and on any given day you can be enthralled by stimulating experimental theatre in an abandoned underground railway station before visiting acclaimed national companies such as the RSC and the National Theatre. Florida State University’s Theatre Academy London (TAL) was developed in order to provide participants with the opportunity to enjoy the wealth of theatre resources in the area while viewing a variety of performances at student discounted rates. Some of the top theatre artists in London are a part of the talented faculty of the Academy.

Florida State resident faculty teach alongside top London theatre performers in a variety of subjects including Design and Stage Management, Acting, and Playwriting. This is a comprehensive program that offers a diverse variety of classes for foundational aspects of theatre. Each semester has a different focus for the year program.

Highlights

Social and culturally relevant events planned include:

•Class-related outings to theatre productions
•Full participation in the London Broad Curriculum’s cultural and social events

*New opportunities and unforeseen circumstances may change plans.

What`s Included

Each program fee includes:

•All registration fees
•All instructional costs for 6 undergraduate credits for Summer 1 and 2*, 12 undergraduate credits for Summer 3*, up to 16 credits for Fall or Spring*
•Housing
•Welcome orientation
•Continental breakfast on class days at the study centre^
•Weekly pizza dinner at the study centre^
•Program planned excursions
•Program planned group activities
•London transport pass
•Scheduled group pickup at airport
•Full-time academic support
•Full-time administrative support
•Health Insurance
•International Student ID Card
•IP T-shirt and travel water bottle

For graduate course availability, contact Betty Seymour.
^ Participation in these meals is optional.

Not included: Round-trip international airfare; passport; food (except as noted); books and supplies; personal travel/activity/spending money; university- assessed fees (e.g. per credit hour technology fee).