Theatre Study Abroad Question

[Miriam]

I am considering studying at the University of St. Andrews for Spring Semester 2004. I am an interdisciplinary major in Theatre, Philosophy and English and while I am aware that there is no theatre department at St. Andrews I am very excited by the possibility of participating in the student run Theatre organization. I am an actor so I was wondering if, studying in the spring semester, I would miss auditions or generally speaking, what acting options or part availabilities there are for an American single semester study abroad student. Can you guys offer any advice?
Thanks,
Miriam

[Ben Spiers]

Auditions happen throughout the year, as we have over 40 productions going on annually. Keep an eye on the noticeboard on the Union top floor, or e-mail mermaids@st-and.ac.uk to get signed up to the weekly e-mail.

[Hap]

I too will be coming over next year, but I will be plaguing (hopefully) the dramatics scene for the next four years. What kind (specifically) of productions are put on every year. Does St. Andrew's the town have a rep. theatre group of its own that works out of Byre? How easy is it to get involved-with regard to St. A's and the town? Sorry to ask so many silly questions, but I am curious and BenSpiers seems to be the go-to-guy for all things theatre.

[Ben Spiers]

What kind (specifically) of productions are put on every year.

2 musicals, 1 Gilbert and Sullivan, 1 pantomime, 1 dance show, 30 - 40 plays, 10 - 15 playreadings, 8 one-act plays, etc. etc.

Does St. Andrew's the town have a rep. theatre group of its own that works out of Byre?

Yes, the St Andrews Play Club [check Byre Theatre website for details - www.byretheatre.com] and they are happy to have students onstage or backstage.

How easy is it to get involved-with regard to St. A's and the town?

Incredibly easy - sign up with Mermaids [it's free] at Societies Fayre, or join one of the many performing arts societies. For town groups, try contacting the Byre, as they host most productions, be it town opera, G&S, PlayClub or others.

See you at Societies Fayre! Good luck!



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