The Prague Quadrennial Festival: A Meeting of International Performance, Art, and Design
Program Details
If you have questions about this program, email the
program leader listed below.
The arrangements for the travel, housing, meals, excursions and course content of
this program have been made by the leader. Questions about this program can only be
answered by the program leader listed below.
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| Program Type |
Departmental |
| Program Location |
Prague, Czech Republic
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| Course # |
SA 10344
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| Duration |
Summer
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| Upcoming Program Dates |
| Summer 2027 |
06/05/27 to 06/19/27
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Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice
Program Description
Flyer with Info Session QR Code
Hi everyone! I hope to share this incredible opportunity with you!
Information, Itinerary, and Images
The Prague Quadrennial (PQ) is a ten-day, international scenographic festival that integrates experiential performance design, theatre architecture, pedagogy, lectures, workshops, performance, and interactive exhibits in the heart of Prague. The PQ occurs once every four years, and brings together artists from around the world to present and discuss the current state of performance and design. This festival offers a rare opportunity to explore the performance cultures of so many other countries, and the chance to interact, ask questions, and experience different styles of performance they could not experience here in the US. White it may initially seem very performance-focused; the international scenographic core to the PQ means that it covers everything from movement and dance to sound experiences, space and theatre architecture, cultural identities, fashion and art, to socio-political interaction and sustainability. Every day there is a new interactive performance, a new exhibit, and a new workshop. There are few, if any, other opportunities to experience so many different things in one place, at one time.
https://pq.cz/pq2027/
In addition to the PQ itself, this study abroad takes advantage of the arts unique to Prague; students will take a marionette carving class, a cooking class and food tour, attend three full scale productions in the city, opportunities to visit two museums, and take a historical architectural tour.
Please reach out if you have any questions!
Academic Credit
3 Credits:
Students may take this Study Abroad Course as THTR 290, a general arts credit, OR as THTR 201, Theatre Appreciation-- this covers a Humanities Core Requirement.
Eligibility
All Purdue students in good academic standing are eligible.
Program Cost
Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss.
Cost is currently estimated at $4500 at this time; this cost may go down with the number of people who join us.
Cost includes entrance to the Prague Quadrennial, hotel, breakfast, several group meals, theatre tickets, tour tickets, workshop tickets, and public transportation costs. Flight is not included. Current flights from Chicago to Prague are running around $800-$1000.
Application Deadline
January 22nd is the deadline to enroll!
Financial Aid
Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should
NOTE: Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad. Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.
Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.
