Summer Education Abroad
European Theatre: Serbia and England
Serbia and England
3 or 6 Credits in Theatre
May 19–June 10, 2009
Professor Janet Rodgers
$3,200 (including airfare) plus VCU tuition
Registration deadline: February 27, 2009
Status: Program full
The Department of Theater and the Office of International Education are pleased to offer a journey to two destinations in Europe. The first 10 days of the trip include an intensive workshop exploring Eastern European theatre techniques with the DAH Theatre. The second part will be spent in England at Kinnersley Castle attending daily workshops with Frankie Armstrong.
Course and credit options: 3-6 undergraduate or graduate credits in THEA 340, 341, 640 or 641
Course description
This program will expose students to exciting new concepts of Eastern and Western European theatre through physically, vocally and psychologically intensive workshop situations. It will give students an opportunity to meet and work with practicing artists who hold to the highest standards of discipline and practice within their cultures.
During the first 10 days of the trip, students will be living in Belgrade, Serbia while doing intensive study (seven hours a day) of Grotowski/Barba based acting with the world renowned DAH Theatre. In the evenings students will attend lectures, demonstrations and performances. On the final day in Belgrade they will take a silent walk through the ruins of Kalemegdan — an ancient Roman/Turkish fortress that overlooks the intersection of the Danube and Sava Rivers. In Belgrade, students will live with families and learn about their culture.
On June 31 students will fly to England and travel to Kinnersley Castle where they will live for the next week and attend daily workshops titled, “Voices of the Archetypes of Myths and Legends” with Frankie Armstrong. At the end of the workshops students will travel to either London or Stratford-Upon-Avon to attend theatrical performances before flying back home.
The program will be led by Janet Rodgers of the VCU Department of Theatre. This is her fifth time leading a VCU study abroad program. She will be assisted by Melissa Carroll-Jackson, also of the Department of Theatre.
Registration deadline: February 27, 2009
Applications will be considered in the order they are received.
Program cost
$3,200 (including airfare) plus applicable VCU tuition
The program fee is $3,200 and includes the following:
- Roundtrip airfare
- Accommodations
- Meals
- Study visits and tours
- Ground and in-country transportation
- On-site program director support
- Application fee and deposit
- Pre-departure orientation
- VCU administrative fees
- International Student Identification Card
The following are not included in the program fee. Students are responsible for:
- VCU tuition and fees
- Passport application fee
- Personal expenses during the program estimated between $200-$300
- Anything not specifically mentioned above
Please budget for these additional expenses.
Eligibility
Students must have a 2.0 GPA to participate in this program.
Note: This program is restricted to theatre majors only and you will need to be very physically fit and in excellent health. We will be doing a lot of walking along with physical and vocal training.
While in Europe
Tour the ruins of Kalemegdan in Belgrade, a fortress that overlooks the juncture of the Danube and Sava Rivers. Students will also visit other important locations in Belgrade. While in England, students will have the opportunity to travel to either Stratford-Upon-Avon or London for a theatrical performance.
Participants will stay with families in Belgrade, Serbia and at Kinnersley Castle in Herefordshire. All meals are included.
Important facts
- Tuition
- Financial aid
- Passports
- Payment of fees
- Refund policy
Tuition is charged separately and additionally at standard VCU rates for in-state students and at a 40 percent discount for out-of-state students. Estimated costs, based on current tuition per credit, are as follows: undergraduate in-state, $208.55 (per 3 credit class: $619.05); undergraduate out-of-state, $421.20 (per 3 credit class: $1,257); graduate in-state, $428.68 (per 3 credit class: $1,279.44); graduate out-of-state, $543.90 ($1,625.10 per 3 credit class).
Eligible VCU students may apply for need-based financial aid to participate in this program. Contact VCU Financial Aid, Ginter House, Room 110B at (804) 828-6669 or e-mail faidmail@vcu.edu. VCU offers its students a limited number of scholarships for study abroad participation. Contact VCU Education Abroad or see our Web site for further details.
If you have a passport, make sure it is valid for at least six months after your return date. If you do not have a passport, apply early because the processing time can take up to eight weeks. For more information on how to apply for a passport, visit http://travel.state.gov.
The non-refundable registration fee of $250 is due upon registration. The balance of the program fee and the tuition costs (based on the number of credits taken) will be billed separately through VCU Student Accounting after May 2009 (both amounts may be billed at the same time).
All withdrawals must be made in writing and submitted to the Director of Education Abroad.
The refund schedule is as follows:
- Prior to Jan. 8: I am eligible for a refund of the portionof the program fee that has not already been expended in payment of costs outlined on the individual program sheet in support of my participation. I understand that, as the spring progresses, the charges may reflect an increasing amount, depending on what payments have been made on my behalf. After Jan. 8, I understand that the entire program fee may be due. I understand that the refund amount cannot be determined until I formally submit written withdrawal from the program.
- After Jan. 8: I will be responsible to pay the entire program fee. In the event of an unexpected emergency that occurs after Jan. 8, I understand that I must provide a physician’s certification that my condition prohibits participation. In this case, refunds will be limited to recoverable expenses.
Every effort is made to provide updated and accurate information at the time of publication. The sponsors reserve the right to make necessary changes to the programs and costs.
