London

No other author has captured the nature of humanity more effectively than William Shakepeare, and no other literary character has captured the imagination of young minds than Harry Potter. From that foundation come the inspiration and intellectual underpinnings of this trip. Students will have the opportunity to receive analytical and dramatic training from professional Shakespeare scholars and actors while getting up close and personal with the recreation of his Globe Theatre. They also spend time behind the literal scenes of the movie-making magic of the Harry Potter series where they interact with actual props and set pieces from the movies inspired by the beloved book series. Students will engage in lively debate at Shakespeare’s birthplace, rehearse a scene from Romeo and Juliet, or ride a broomstick (on a green screen, of course) over the Quidditch pitch. Any student who has ever picked up a book or seen a live theatre performance and felt an immediate connection to a character or story will benefit from the tactile experience of engaging with the source material for some of the most memorable works in English literature.

Trip Dates: March 9-16
Trip Leader: Paul Murray