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Technical Theatre ExperienceGS07London,EnglandGLOBAL STUDIESSponsorPaul KoebnickSara HeerensPriceS$4,000Course Length8 daysDescriptionThe London Theater Experience is a short course to illustrate <strong>the</strong> use <strong>of</strong>technology in <strong>the</strong>ater. This course is best suited for students interested intechnical <strong>the</strong>ater and <strong>the</strong> technology used for <strong>the</strong>atrical productions. Whilein London, we will attend three evening <strong>the</strong>ater performances to be selectedby <strong>the</strong> <strong>Interim</strong> students. Our day excursions will take us behind <strong>the</strong> scenes<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ater shows and give us a chance to meet pr<strong>of</strong>essionals working instage lighting, <strong>the</strong>ater sound engineering and people working with stagerigging and set design. Backstage tours and workshops are available atShakespeare’s reconstructed Globe Theater, a guided tour <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> TheatreDistrict and a backstage tour <strong>of</strong> The National Theater. For studentsinterested in <strong>the</strong>atre make-up, we will also tour <strong>the</strong> <strong>the</strong>atre section <strong>of</strong> TheVictoria and Albert Museum. For a break from our study <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>atre, we willinclude some shopping time at various locations such as Oxford Street(including Harrod’s), Westfield Shopping Mall and Covent Garden, as timepermits.Post-<strong>Interim</strong> Experience:Parent’s night / OnlineReflectionsObjectives• To <strong>of</strong>fer an interim experience with a focus on technical <strong>the</strong>ater and <strong>the</strong>performing arts.• To expose students to <strong>the</strong> vibrant performing arts scene in London byproviding opportunities to appreciate a variety <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ater performancesin London, as well as <strong>the</strong>ater workshops.• To expose students to <strong>the</strong> history and culture <strong>of</strong> British performing artsthrough visits and backstage tours <strong>of</strong> various <strong>the</strong>aters, points <strong>of</strong> interestand cultural hotspots.RequirementsPre-Course requirements:• This course is designed to support <strong>the</strong> technical <strong>the</strong>ater courses andclubs at SAS. This course is designed for students with a background orinterest in working with technical <strong>the</strong>ater and <strong>the</strong>ater make-up.• Research <strong>of</strong> current <strong>the</strong>ater opportunities and select <strong>the</strong>atrical showsand tours for <strong>the</strong> current course.• Attend and participate in all pre-interim home base meetings.Post-Course requirements:• To post online photos and short films that illustrates <strong>the</strong> details <strong>of</strong> thiscourse.• To write a one page reflection paper on <strong>the</strong> details <strong>of</strong> this experience.38 interim semester HANDBOOKSINGAPORE AMERICAN SCHOOL
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