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Student Life

Sponsored by Sarah Lawrence College and the British American Drama Academy (BADA), the London Theatre Program offers undergraduate students an opportunity to work and study with leading actors and directors from the world of British theatre. The British American Drama Academy was founded in 1983 to enable students from across the world to study classical theatre. Through a combination of classes, tutorials, master classes and performances, students take part in the great theatrical tradition of Britain.

Students live in apartments, with fully furnished kitchens, located within 30-40 minutes from Gloucester Gate by public transportation. London provides the perfect backdrop for students on this program. The London theatre has established itself as the principal focal point for drama in the English-speaking world. Attending various theatre performances is an integral part of the program, and master classes and talks with guest artists from the theatre world are arranged throughout each semester. Students can expect tickets to some of the best productions the season has to offer and the experience of performing in a professional theatre.

Courses

Designed for dedicated students who wish to study acting in London, the program offers enrollment in either the Fall or Spring, for single semester study. Those wishing to pursue their training more intensely are strongly encouraged to begin their training in the Fall and continue with the Advanced London Theatre Program in the Spring semester.

The program offers acting classes with leading artists from the British stage. These are complemented by individual tutorials where students will work one-on-one with their teachers. Faculty selected from Britain's foremost drama schools teach technical classes in Voice, Movement and Stage-Fighting. In addition, master classes and workshops with leading actors and directors are offered. This intense training is accompanied by classes in theatre history and theatre criticism.