The orientation document provides information about an upcoming study abroad trip to England organized by the Staged Abroad Association. It includes the following key details: - The trip goals are to display sociable behaviors while housed with a local troupe, participate in daily theatre workshops, and perform a rehearsed skit to showcase communication skills. - The itinerary outlines a full schedule of activities over 7 days including seminars on British culture, tours of theatres in London and Stratford-upon-Avon, workshops in areas like improv and set design, and a performance at the end of the trip. - Participants are given tips on British etiquette like the importance of queuing politely and leaving a

1. The STAGED ABROAD ASSOCIATIONANNUAL ENGLAND TRIP ORIENTATIONWhat Can I Expect?

2. CONGRATULATIONS!Congratulations to all the very qualified participants that have been chosen! We have planned a busy but very fun trip for you.BUT FIRST!There are a few things that you need to know about your trip…

3. England’s culture and peopleYou will also need to know a few things about:

4. GoalsKeep in mind that our activities will reflect our goals:Display sociable behaviors when housed with the local troupe, as they will be informing participants of cultural and language norms in a seminar series each morning.

5. Choose and participate in a daily theatre workshop.

6. Show effective communication and newly learned skills by rehearsing a skit to perform at the end of the trip with new peers.ItineraryArrive at The Ritz-London in the afternoonWelcome and Socializing – The Local TroupeDinnerIntroduction of Skit AssignmentBrainstorming of Performance IdeasRoom AssignmentsBreakfast and Seminar- “Where’s the Loo? Language Differences Between the United States and the United Kingdom”London Bus Tour (Sightseeing)LunchReturn to HotelTheatre Workshop/ Pick one:1. Improvisation on the Stage2. Stage and Set DesignDinner

7. RehearsalDay 1Day 2

8. Bus TourLondon

9. Itinerary continuedBreakfast and Seminar- “Where’s the Loo? Language Differences Between the United States and the United Kingdom pt. 2”Tour of Royal National TheatreLunchReturn to HotelTheatre Workshop/ Pick one:1. Stage Fighting- How to Fake It2. Character and Script AnalysisDinner

10. RehearsalBreakfast and Seminar- “Tea Time Procedures”Tour of Shakespeare’s Globe TheatreLunchReturn to HotelTheatre Workshop/ Pick one:1. Lights and Sound2. Breathing and Vocal ExercisesDinner

11. RehearsalDay 3Day 4

12. Itinerary continuedBreakfast and Seminar- “British Etiquette”Museum Tour, ShoppingLunchReturn to HotelTheatre Workshop/ Pick one:1. Shakespeare Monologues2. Picking Audition PiecesDinner

13. RehearsalBreakfast and Seminar- “British Etiquette pt. 2”Trip to Stratford-upon-Avon to see Royal Shakespeare TheatreReturn to HotelTheatre Workshop/ Pick one:1. Stagecraft - Painting2. Stagecraft – Building PropsDinner

14. See Production at local theatre (Actual show TBA)Day 5Day 6

15. Itinerary continuedBreakfast and Seminar- “How Can We Incorporate Theatre Into Our Future Careers?”Walking Tour, Picture TakingPicnic Lunch at ParkReturn to HotelDress RehearsalPerformance of Skit, Photo Call

16. DinnerClosing RemarksParticipants are expected to have packed prior to the morning of the 8th day, when we plan to depart the hotel and travel to the airport. Make sure you thank the hosts of our study abroad. There will be time assigned after dinner of Day 7 and the morning of Day 8 before breakfast to pack your belongings. The remaining items can be packed after closing remarks. USE THIS TIME WISELY!!!Day 7Preparing to Leave

17. Picnic