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The goal for this entire learning experience is to use the study of ancient and modern theatre practices in Turkey as a tool to broaden students' perspectives on current cultural and artistic practices in a society that historically has always been a melting pot for cultures from Africa, Asia, the middle east and Europe. It is our aim that students will gain fresh perspectives on how deeply rooted these cultural interactions truly are and have been for centuries. No prior theatre experience will be required for this class, other than openness to engage in certain basic aspects of theater as a creative process This project is an exploration of ancient classical theater in several major cities in Turkey.
Students will use Istanbul and Antalya as home bases, but will also travel to certain smaller cities including Dalyan and Greek island Rhodes. From these home bases, students will visit Greek, Byzantine and Roman ancient sites. Students will have the opportunity to work on a production of selected Greek or Roman plays or modern adaptations and then rehearse them in Turkey. It is intended that at the end of the session, the students will perform these productions for a live audience. It is the aim of this study abroad experience to broaden the students' perspective on the historical underpinnings of modern theater, art, architecture, history, and Turkish culture.
When we are in Antalya the class will tour ancient sites nearby and attend workshops and performances at the Antalya International Theatre Festival. When the students return home, they will have an opportunity to perform the productions at Northern Illinois University and share their experiences with students in the College community.
Students traveling to Turkey will need to pay for airfare, some meals and entrance fees to museums. The funds raised this month will help take some of the burden of the expense off the students. Thank you!
Help fuel our travel to and fro are we undergo a journey of a lifetime, $25 would help cover the cost of our van and gas as we drive from destination to destination. Please consider a gift sufficient to cover costs like these and more!
This donation will go towards our artistic supplies, including traditional theatrical masks which we will paint in the style. Please consider a gift sufficient to cover costs like these and more!
This will help cover special tours in places that are not covered through the museum pass such as in: the Harem quarters in Topkapi Palace, Hagia Irini in Topkapi Palace, The Terrace Houses in Esphesus, and Dolmabahce Palace. Please consider a gift sufficient to cover costs like these and more!
Your donation will help buy a museum pass that allows entry to all government run museums and ancient sites. Please consider a gift sufficient to cover costs like these and more!
Help our students experience the local cuisines throughout our many travels and contribute to their farewell celebration dinner. Please consider a gift sufficient to cover costs like these and more!
Plane tickets are expensive, help our students cushion that blow. Please consider a gift sufficient to cover costs like these and more!
