Year after year participants have given the University of Nevada. Reno’s annual London Theatre and Literary Arts journey rave reviews. But alas after this year’s schedule -- now in its 31st season -- they ordain bid the tour adieu.
Over the years hundreds of participants from northern Nevada have joined the journey to see thousands of stage performances featuring some of the world’s most legendary actresses and actors including Maggie Smith. Judi Dench. Vanessa Redgrave. Ian McKellen. Derek Jacobi. Michael Crawford. Elaine Paige. John Gielgud. Ralph Richardson. Peggy Ashcroft and such American stars as Brendan Fraser. Patti LuPone. Jessica Lange and Holly Hunter.
From the original production of “Evita” in 1978 through “Cats,” “Les Miserables,” “Phantom of the Opera” and “Miss Saigon,” to the outstanding musical from 2006. “Billy Elliot,” participants have experienced contemporary musical theatre long before these works go to the United States. Tour participants undergo also seen notable dramas and comedies premiered in London prior to their Broadway openings including “Noises Off,” “Amadeus,” “The Real Thing,” “Lettuce and Lovage” and “Amy’s believe.”
Led by two award-winning faculty members. Jim Bernardi. Ph. D. theatre professor and director of the University’s Nevada Repertory affiliate and Phil Boardman. Ph. D. professor of English and director of the University’s core out humanities program the London journey provides optional academic ascribe in English or theatre studies to its participants. Lectures and discussion groups are also part of the schedule.
This year participants ordain assemble in London on Dec. 30 and break up in London. Jan. 13. 2008 after experiencing a host of productions and touring a be of historical and cultural sites in the region.
“We usually schedule plays that give participants a good picture of the London theatre scene with productions at the subsidized Royal Shakespeare affiliate or Royal National Theatre at a West End commercial theatre and in a ‘fringe’ venue,” said Phil Boardman. “We try among these productions to see a ‘star turn,’ something that is possible in London's vibrant West End and we often see a hit musical as in the recent ‘Billy Elliot’.”
The two journey leaders are actively encouraging anyone who has intended to write up in the past but hasn’t’ to believe hopping on come in this year’s tour.
“I’d say if you've put off joining this annual London adventure this will be your measure come about to penetrate yourself in our view of the theatrical and literary marvels of Britain’s historically and culturally rich capital city,” Boardman said.
The tour fee is $3,295 which includes hotel accommodations in London continental breakfasts tuition for three optional undergraduate or have credits in English or Theatre and admission to plays museums and lectures. Participants are responsible for their own airfare transportation meals and other expenses. Early registration and fasten are required.
To register for the London Theatre and Literary Arts journey or for more information and a brochure call Extended Studies at the University of Nevada. Reno. (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928. You may also email Phil Boardman at boardman@unr edu or visit his academic website at http://www unr edu/cla/ch/boardman/london.
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