Training goals
Category 1
This training is recommended for teachers of Theatre from schools which have taken the decision to apply to offer the Diploma programme or new or recently appointed Theatre teachers from IB World Schools.

Category 2
This training is recommended for experienced Theatre teachers from IB World Schools. Teachers must have either attended a previous Category 1 training in Theatre OR have been teaching DP Theatre for a number of years.

Target audience
All teachers of the NEW DP Theatre course beginning in 2022 for cohorts graduating in May/November 2024.

Unsure about which Category of training is the best fit for you? Check out our Guide to selecting the best fit Category here.

Specialist Session Leader
All participants will take part in one specialist session.

Details to be confirmed.

Theatre
All participants will view one professional theatre performance as part of the workshop.

Details to be confirmed.

Details to be confirmed.

Venue
St. Mary’s School
7 Pursuit
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
United States of America

Event Manager
Helen Abbott helen@ista.co.uk

For participants
Registration is now open.
Registration will close on 9th June 2023.

Workshop timings
The workshop begins at 9am on Friday 23rd June 2023 and finishes at 3pm on Sunday 25th June 2023.

Please Note
It is a requirement of the IBO that participants attend all sessions on all days to receive a certificate.

Participants with unavoidable conflicts must contact the Event Manager before the training begins.

Registration fees
ISTA Members – GBP £790
Non ISTA Members – GBP £845
T-Shirt – GBP £20

Total cost per participant
ISTA Members – GBP £810
Non ISTA Members – GBP £865

Please note
Fees include lunches and tea/coffee breaks daily and a ticket for one theatre performance.
Any bookings or amendments taken in the six weeks prior to the workshop will incur an additional GBP £50 late booking/amendment surcharge, subject to availability.
Once booked and invoiced the registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable as per event terms and conditions.
Late registrants will not be able to order a t-shirt.

Participants are advised to arrive at Laguna Beach/Aliso Viejo on the evening of Thursday 22nd June 2023 and should not plan to leave St. Mary’s School until after the close of the last session at 3pm on
Sunday 25th June 2023.

Please Note
It is a requirement of the IBO to attend all sessions on all days to receive a certificate.
Late arrivals and early departures will result in the participant not receiving a certificate for the training. Please plan travel accordingly.
Participants with unavoidable conflicts must contact the Event Manager before the training begins
Please ensure you have the correct visa to enter the USA and have checked entry requirements pertaining to COVID-19 regulations.
Participants are responsible for getting to and from the venue and theatre during the event.

Nearest airport/train station
John Wayne Airport – Orange County (SNA)
Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo Railway Station

Accommodation
Participants will be asked to book and pay for their own hotel accommodation. We advise you choose accommodation close to St. Mary’s School.

Meals
Lunches and tea/coffee breaks are provided.

What to bring
Current DP Theatre Course Guide (ask your IB coordinator to provide if you do not have it) .
Any materials shared with you prior to the workshop such as the workbook.
A notebook and pencil are always useful.