British American Drama Academy (BADA)

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Location:

London, England (Population: 7.7 million)

Description:

The BADA program offers students an opportunity to work and study with leading actors and directors from the world of British theatre. Through a combination of classes, tutorials, master classes and performances, students take part in the great theatrical tradition of Britain.

Terms:

Fall Semester (Fall Quarter), Spring Semester (Winter/Spring Quarters), Full Year

Sponsor:

Sarah Lawrence College

Website:

Sarah Lawrence College London Theatre Program


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Northwestern Requirements

The BADA program is highly selective, and the number of students is strictly limited. College and university juniors and seniors in good academic standing are eligible to participate.

Program Requirements

Students must either audition in person or submit a video/DVD audition and include the following:
  • Some words about yourself—who you are, how old you are, what school you attend, when you began studying acting, if you have ever been in London, what you know about The London Theatre Program, why you are applying to the program, and how you heard about the program.
  • A brief monologue from Shakespeare.
  • A brief monologue from the modern repertory.
  • A song. This should not be a major production number; just have fun with it.
Contact the Sarah Lawrence International Programs Office (1-800-873-4752) for audition information.

Academic Specialties

Shakespeare, High Comedy, Modern Drama, Performance, Movement, Voice, Stage-fighting, Theatre History, and Dramatic Criticism.

Course Type

In addition to the regular courses, students participate in tutorials, master classes (given by leading members of the Theatrical Profession) and excursions.

Additional Information

Eight theatre visits are included in the program. The excursions will include visits to performances by the Royal Shakespeare Company at the Barbican in London and by the Royal National Theatre in London.

Housing

Student apartments. Apartments have double rooms.

Program Costs

Please visit the program's website for information on tuition and fees.

Approximate Program Size

45 students

Application Requirements

Prior to receiving an application, all Northwestern students must complete the following steps:
  1. Complete the mandatory Study Abroad 101 Quiz on Blackboard.  Call 847-467-6400 or e-mail studyabroad@northwestern.edu (include your name and netID) to register for this quiz.
  2. After receiving a score of 90% or above, students can pick up the Northwestern University Application for Permission to Study Abroad at the Study Abroad Office. This application is not available online.
Northwestern students must complete two applications for this program:
  1. A Sarah Lawrence program application (plus an in person audition or a DVD/video audition) available on the Sarah Lawrence Office of International Programs web site.
  2. Northwestern University Application for Permission to Study Abroad

Contact Returnees

Northwestern students may enter this section of the site for a list of students who participated in this program.