DRA400 London Drama Colloquium (Fall)

As a Colloquium course, content will be driven by community check-in conversations and respond to the needs of the Special Program, addressing issues that may arise during work at Shakespeare’s Globe, in the broader London theatre sector, and/or in the United States.

Enrollment is limited. Open only to and required of students admitted to the Acting at Shakespeare’s Globe special program. Enrollment is optional for other drama majors attending the London Center, including students in management and tech.

The study and performance of scenes, duets, trios, and ensembles from the Musical Theatre repertoire, with an emphasis on inclusive work from diverse artists.

Unique to the London-based iteration of this scene study course, the class will involve theatre and concert attendance as well as talkbacks with performers. The course will be team-taught by world-class practitioners with professional experiences with and ties to the West End. A particular focus will be paid to repertoire not readily available or widely performed in the United States.

Limited enrollment – Open only to students admitted to the Acting at Shakespeare’s Globe special program as an optional course. Please note that space is limited. Enrollment in DRA362 will be at the Drama Department’s discretion based on availability and academic need. DRA362 is not open to students who take DRA529 in London.

 

This course is offered by The Higher Education Department at Shakespeare’s Globe, providing a program of directed master classes in voice/verse, movement, and text work including rehearsals and a final project using the Globe stage. All study is with Shakespeare’s Globe faculty.

Enrollment is limited. Open only to and required of students admitted to the Acting at Shakespeare’s Globe special program.

This elective workshop is about the acquisition and development of specialist screen acting skills and techniques. Its primary focus will be developing the essential skills of acting for the size of shot or “frame” — a sophisticated concept that requires concentration and excellent preparation. Screen acting techniques will be explored and practised extensively in front of the camera.

Limited enrollment – Open only to students admitted to the Acting at Shakespeare’s Globe special program as an optional course. Please note that space is limited. Enrollment in DRA529 will be at the Drama Department’s discretion based on availability and academic need. DRA529 is not open to students who take DRA362 in London.

Required of Syracuse University drama majors in London. A variety of current London theatrical productions are viewed and discussed in studying 20th-century theories of theater art and related production approaches, as well as differing ideas about the functions and uses of theater in our society. Discussion topics and assignments vary according to the plays available, but the course will survey the people, concepts, and issues influencing today’s theatrical artists, audiences, and critics. Visits to other venues are required. Performance tickets are purchased in advance based on enrollment numbers at the end of online registration in June/July.

Limited enrollment. Open only to students admitted to the Acting at Shakespeare’s Globe special program (for whom DRA451 is required) with limited availability open to Center students pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Syracuse’s Drama Department.

This course has an associated course fee. See the London Course Fees page for more information.