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Performing Arts Study Tours

To request a Performing Arts Study Tours brochure, e-mail dwhittle@dcs.wisc.edu.

For 40 years, educational travel provided through the University of Wisconsin-Madison Performing Arts Study Tours, has continued to blend quality performance opportunities and educational focus with efficient travel. Thousands of citizens from all over the country have participated in these educational programs. All study tours are created and conducted by Educational Travel Director, Doug Whittle and you are invited to join him. Most domestic programs feature four-day schedules that combine a weekend and two days for easy and relaxing "getaways," and participants may join the tour in the host city if they choose to do so. Tour prices and details are announced in descriptive brochures throughout the year. We encourage you to join our mailing list.

"Again, we had a marvelous time and we feel we have found a real gem in your short-term travel and fine arts presentations." -Elaine Hoberg See more comments from past travellers

Each program includes:

• Best available seating to world class performances
• Lectures, tours and background materials that complement the performances
• Roundtrip coach airport and performances transfers
• Quality hotel accommodations based on double occupancy (singles available)
• Airport and hotel porterage
• Detailed schedule mailed in advance
• Professional tour leadership

Performing Arts Study Tours

• Spoleto Festival: June

The old-world charm of Charleston, South Carolina with world-class performances of opera, theatre, music and dance! A great getaway weekend. More about this program.

• The Shaw Festival: September Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario

A festival with one of North America’s premier theatre companies, The Shaw Festival focuses on the works of George Bernard Shaw, his contemporaries, and plays that take place in the period of time encompassing Mr. Shaw’s lifetime. This weekend trip takes in 5 plays, with ample time to stroll the beautiful shore of Lake Ontario and the lovely village of Niagara-on-the-Lake. This is one of our most popular trips, so sign up early! More about this program.

Please note: Prices are the approximate land arrangements price. Group airfares are arranged separately. Participants may make their own travel arrangements and join the group on site. Dates are subject to change. To make reservations or discuss details, contact Doug Whittle (see below).

Comments from past tour participants:

"The New York trip was simply great-as are ALL of your expertly managed tours. Thank you for making it so memorable." —Lora Otjen

"The Arts Study tour to Toronto was outstanding! I so enjoyed the activities/events and relaxed weekend. Thanks so very much for all your obvious pre-planning!" —Jo Ann Six

"What a great trip to New York City! As always, it was beautifully planned and the performances selected were outstanding." —Marg Williams

"We have taken several reputably top-notch commercial tours in the past, but we have never been treated more considerably and efficiently. We hope we will have the opportunity to take additional tours with you in the future." —Ed and Lois Kaul

 

Also of interest:

Arts Seminars Abroad: Including an annual trip to the Edinburgh International Festival of Music, Drama and Dance.

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Contact information:

Doug Whittle, Director: Room 725 Lowell Center, 610 Langdon Street, Madison WI 53703-1195; Phone: 608-263-7787; e-mail: dwhittle@dcs.wisc.edu