The O'Neill Moscow Art Theatre Semester

The Moscow Art Theater was established in 1898 by Konstantin Stanislavsky and V.I. Nemirovich-Danchenko who, in their mission to discover the truth in drama, discovered that its essence is the ensemble. Through their close association with Anton Chekhov and his plays and through Stanislavsky’s influential teachings, The Moscow Art Theater became the birthplace of modern theater and modern actor training.

This is the only program through which American undergraduates can study at the Moscow Art Theater School for an entire semester and work with members of one of the most accomplished and groundbreaking theaters in the world.

HEAD OF THE MOSCOW ART THEATER SCHOOL
Dr. Anatoly Smeliansky

TRAINING
The experience begins with a three-day orientation at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center in Connecticut. Students are introduced to Russian language, culture, and the other members of the class. The group then departs from New York City for the rest of the semester in Moscow. In this fully accredited, thirteen-week, highly competitive study abroad program, you live and study in the vibrant city of Moscow, visit cultural sites, see theater and train with master teachers of the Moscow Art Theater School. Classes are held six days a week, from 9AM to 6PM. This program is only offered in the FALL Semester.

Daily acting classes in the Stanislavsky System, the Michael Chekhov Technique, and movement classes (including Biomechanics and ballet) are complemented with voice, design, Russian language and Russian theater history.

CULTURE & TRAVEL
Every student will frequently attend theater, opera, ballet and music performances and students also travel to St. Petersburg for four days during their stay.

HOUSING
Students live in the Moscow Art Theatre School dormitory. It is centrally located with dining facilities and excellent security.

SEMESTER DATES & APPLICATION DEADLINES
Admission to MATS is highly competitive; applicants are encouraged to apply well in advance of the deadlines.

Fall 2009		September 20 through December 20, 2009 Application Deadline: March 20, 2009

Fall 2010		September 19 through December 19, 2010 Application Deadline: March 20, 2010

APPLICATION INTERVIEWS
All MATS applicants must have an interview, which is scheduled upon receipt of all application materials. Due to the demanding nature of the program, both artistically and culturally, it is important that the interview be conducted in person. Under special circumstances a phone interview may be substituted. Get directions to NTI.

ACCREDITATION
20 credit hours or 5 course credits. Connecticut College is the accrediting institution. All classes are taught on the premises of the Moscow Art Theatre. At the end of the MATS semester, grades are transferred to Connecticut College where they are put on an official transcript and forwarded to the student's college or university registrar upon request.

PROGRAM FEES
These fees are effective as of September 18, 2008
Tuition: $12,550 (includes $900 non-refundable reservation deposit)
Room Only: $5,250
Travel & Culture: $1,100
Total Comprehensive Fee: $18,900

In addition to the Comprehensive Fee all students will be responsible for paying for their visa and the processing fee. Meals are not included in the Total Comprehensive Fee. The dormitory has kitchen facilities, and the program provides guidance for shopping and inexpensive dining.

Dates of the program and fees are subject to change.

PAYMENT POLICY
Once you have received notification of acceptance into MATS, a $900 non-refundable deposit must be paid within 14 days or your position will not be held. This deposit is deductible from your total tuition charge. Payment of the remainder of your comprehensive fee will be arranged upon acceptance.

FINANCIAL AID
Check with your school’s financial aid office to determine whether your existing loans, grants and scholarships can be applied to the MATS program. In most instances they can be transferred because of our accreditation through Connecticut College. Connecticut College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. NTI has a limited and need-based scholarship program. Please telephone the NTI office at (860) 443-7139 if you have financial aid questions.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
The O'Neill Theater Center affirmatively seeks to attract to its faculty, staff and student body persons of diverse backgrounds and, pursuant to this policy, no applicant for admission or applicant for employment is discriminated against because of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, national or ethnic origin.

MEDICAL INSURANCE
The O'Neill Theater Center assumes no medical expenses for its students. All students must have medical insurance coverage either through their parents, their personal insurance, or from their college or university.