Foreign Study Program (FSP)

England: London. Summer Term (every year:  2013, 2014, etc.)

The Theater Foreign Study Program (FSP) offers students the opportunity to combine historical study and professional practice in Theater at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA), 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.

All FSP students will be enrolled in the Theater 60, Classical Performance I and Theater 61, Classical Performance II. This typical British conservatoire experience is designed for students interested in acting, directing, playwriting, design, stage management, dramaturgy or criticism. These courses will be graded as credit/ no credit. Theater 62: Plays in Performance-Perception and Analysis, taught by the Dartmouth instructor, involves attending an average of two to three productions per week and a weekly seminar.

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. All three FSP courses, Theater 60, 61, & 62 all count towards a Theater Major or Minor.

Prerequisites:

All students enrolling in the FSP should have the following:

• Theater 1 and either Theater 15, 16, English 24, or English 26 are required.
• In addition:
• One production course, either Theater 26, 30, 41, 42, 44, 45, 46, 48, or 50.