There isn’t a city in the world with a richer theatre tradition than London; nor a tradition so richly complemented by a vital contemporary theatre scene. Here one will find the traditional alongside the cutting edge, visit the renowned national companies (the National Theatre, the RSC) and be enthralled by the most exuberant experimental theatre, such as a promenade performance through a long-abandoned underground railway station. The Florida State University Theatre Academy London (TAL) is designed to assist students in taking advantage of these exceptional resources, as well as seeing plays covering the full range of dramatic performance (many at discounted student rates).The Academy offers classes taught by a distinguished faculty including some of London’s leading theatre artists.

Whether it is Playwriting, Acting, or Design and Stage Management, students are taught by noted practitioners from the London theatre community along with Florida State resident faculty. A special feature of the Academy is that it offers a uniquely wide range of courses, encompassing all the principal theatre arts. In a year-round program, each semester offers a specific focus.

Eligibility
The Academy is open to all students pursuing degree programs in Theatre, Music Theatre, Film, English, Communication and Humanities, and in exceptional circumstances to others who may register as special students. Summer Sessions II and III are open to Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors only with a prerequisite of acting experience or prior college level acting classes.

*Note: Admission to Performance Studies: London Theatre Experience is through the Florida State School of Theatre. Contact the School of Theatre at 850-644-7234 for information about this Performance Studies Program.

Housing
Students stay in furnished apartments in the Florida State London Study Centre or in comparable accommodations within central London. See the London Broad Curriculum Program page for more details about housing. Overnight guests are not allowed in program housing. For a list of hotels near the campus, please click here.

Areas of Study

• Dramatic Writing
• Performance Studies: London Theatre Exprience