Global Programs

Theatre Practices

Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Dates: January 4-17, 2009

Application Deadline: Early decision Oct 12; Regular decision November 1, 2008

This course interrogates broad questions about drama and its practice in educational, aesthetic and applied settings. Radical approaches to applied theatre will be considered, especially those shaped by Freire and Boal. Students will develop a vocabulary of theatrical skills (Physical Theatre/Mask) for use in the implementation and integration of dramatic strategies into community based work. We will also explore the ways in which drama provides contexts for developing change.

Students will read widely, observe the ways in which theory meets practice, and reflect on their own evolving understanding of the field of drama in education in a wide range of aesthetic applications. Through analysis of the contemporary theoretical foundations, students will probe ideas, read widely and reflect on thier own evolving understanding of drama in education.

Course

E17.2151.095. 3 Points. Offered through Music and Performing Arts Professions

Faculty

Nancy Smithner, PhD, Master Teacher of Educational Theatre, Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions

Accommodations

Students will stay in a safe and comfortable hotel in the lively Condado section of San Juan, arranged by our office.

Check-in on Jan 4 after 3pm and Check-Out on Jan 17 before 12 pm

Costs

Tuition: Regular NYU Spring tuition plus fees; Housing Fee: approximately $1000, Activities fee: approximately $450

Only housing and activities fees due before the trip, by Dec. 1, 2008. Spring tuition due February 1, 2009.

Estimated airfare: ranges from $300 - $500 (based on search conducted on Sept. 16, 2008)

Flight, Travel, and Visa Information

Flight: Students book their own travel to coincide with program dates. Our office will provide advice on arrangements.

Passports: Passports are not required for US citizens to travel to Puerto Rico.

Helpful links: US State Department, Center for Disease Control, Lonely Planet Guide

Weather

The annual average temperature in San Juan is 80º F, slightly warmer during the day and cooler overnight. Rainy season is November to April.

For More Information

Academic Content: Dr. Nancy Smithner, Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions, 35 West 4th Street, Room 1205, New York, NY 10003-6677; (212) 998-5250; ns23@nyu.edu

Program Administration: Office of Academic Initiatives and Global Programs, The Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, New York University, 82 Washington Square East, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10003-6680; (212) 992-9380; steinhardt.global@nyu.edu