The opportunity to work with people of this caliber and in such sites is an education in itself. The Classic Theatre program is unique in several respects. It is the only program sponsored by an American University abroad which is permitted to perform in ancient amphitheatres, which regularly incorporates professional and mature actors, and which is taught and directed by working professionals as well as academics. This means that participants have the invaluable opportunity of testing their intensive study by appearing in classic roles before large audiences. Some return year after year.
Experienced actors claim the course work is the best they have had.
Despite rising costs of airfare, housing, and tuition, interest in the program at institutions across the nation grows every year. We fully expect 2000 to be our best summer ever. Dr. Beer and guest lecturers will present a series of lectures on classical history, culture and drama. Literary discussion will be supplemented by visits to major ancient amphitheatres and ancient sited intimately related to the myths under study. Visits to museums and the opportunity to view a production by the National Theatre of Greece complement this course material.