School Performing Arts Trip to Los Angeles

Explore the ‘Creative Capital of the World’ on your performing arts school trip to Los Angeles!

The epicentre for American TV and film production, Los Angeles is somewhat of a Mecca for those involved in the performing arts, making it the ideal destination for a performing arts school trip.

This glamorous city offers innumerable opportunities for inspirational activities, whether it’s being part of a live studio audience, or taking a tour of one of the many famous studios, such as those of Universal, Sony and Warner Bros. Why not team up with the media studies department at your school to make this a cross-curricular trip?

Suggested Itinerary

Day 1

Morning

Flight to Los Angeles

Afternoon

Arrive in LA and transfer to hotel

Evening

Free to explore

Day 2

Afternoon

Spend the day atthe Universal Studios Park

Evening

Free to explore

Day 3

Afternoon

Explore the city at your leisure - visit Hollywood Blvd., Mann's Chinese Theater and the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Evening

Optional meal at the Hard Rock Cafe

Day 4

Morning

Free time in the morning for shopping or a visit to the beach

Afternoon

Transfer to the airport and check in

Evening

Overnight flight to the UK

Day 5

Afternoon

Arrival back into the UK

3 nights' bed and breakfast accommodation
Airport transfers in resort
All flights including tax
Detailed information pack
Free staff place ratio 1:10
Itinerary planning service
VAT

Curriculum

A Level

Working as a deviser, performer or director in the theatre
Lighting, sound, set and costume design
Reviewing performances
Jobs and organisations of the performance industry
Understanding various businesses within the performing arts sector

GCSE

Lighting, sound, set and costume design
Working as a deviser, performer or director in the theatre
Reviewing performances
Design and technical elements of a production

Accommodation

Hostelling International Santa Monica

This hostel offers affordable dormitory accommodation, including some private/family rooms, and dorms with en-suite bathroom facilities. With accommodation for up to 260 guests in this purpose-built hostel, the building itself is a must-see acrhitectural marvel that boasts many amenities.

Tour highlights

Visit Grauman's Chinese Theatre

This remarkable movie theatre is often used for premieres and, dating back to 1927, has a rich history of Hollywood stars walking the red carpet! The theatre opened in 1927, in the midst of the Golden Age of Hollywood, and is a lavish movie palace built in the Exotic Revival architectural style, similar to the earlier Grauman’s Egyptian Theatre. Some of the premieres hosted by the theatre include that of the original *Star Wars* movie in 1977 and the *Wizard of Oz* in 1939.

Did you know?

When you reach the theatre’s forecourt, make sure you look down, where you’ll see the handprints, footprints and autographs of nearly 200 Hollywood stars. You’ll also see Groucho Marx’s cigar, one of Whoopi Goldberg’s dreadlocks and Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson’s wands from the *Harry Potter* films.

Visit Universal Studios LA

As a whole theme park based around TV and film, Universal Studios is the ideal inclusion on your media studies trip itinerary! The self-styled ‘Entertainment Capital of LA’ was originally created to provide visitors with the opportunity to visit the Universal studio sets and is one of the oldest and most famous Hollywood film studios still in use, making it well worth a visit for any movie buff! There are many attractions at the park, from *The Wizarding World of Harry Potter *to *Jurassic World *and, of course, the world-famous *Studio Tour*, where you’ll explore the backlot of a real working movie studio!

Did you know?

The original visitors to the studios paid an admittance fee of just five cents, which include a chicken lunch. They also had the opportunity to pick up some fresh produce during their visit, thanks to the fact that there was still a working farm on the lot.

Visit the Paley Center for Media - LA

The Paley Center for Media was founded to lead the discussions around the cultural, creative and social significance of television and radio. In essence, this museum is dedicated to preserving TV and radio shows for posterity. So, rather than being filled with artefacts, it is instead full of screening rooms, where you can enjoy shows dating back as far as the 1940s. The centre also regularly hosts seminars and interviews with key figures from the industry, which are recorded and can be viewed after. Some past participants include Dick Van Dyke, Gore Vidal and Bob Hope, as well as the creators and cast of shows including The Simpsons, South Park and Battlestar Galactica.

Did you know?

The centre was founded by William S. Paley, who was the mastermind behind the success of the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) which became one of the foremost TV and radio networks in the US.

Educational Activities

Audiences Unlimited

Being part of a "live studio audience" has been possible in Hollywood since the '30s and '40s, when legendary stars

Grauman's Chinese Theatre

Grauman's Chinese Theatre is the most famous and sought-after theatre for film premieres in the world.

Los Angeles Theatre

Why not take your group to one of the many theatre performances on offer in the Los Angeles area.

NoHo Arts District

The NoHo Arts District in North Hollywood is "Where the Arts are Made.

Sony Pictures Studios

Take the Sony Pictures Studios Tour and step back into a legendary time.

The Paley Center for Media- LA

The Paley Centre for Media, located in Beverly Hills, is committed to the idea that many of the television programmes

Universal Studios LA

You’re the star at Universal Studios, the number one movie and TV based theme park in the world.

Cultural Activities

Hollywood Sign

The Hollywood Sign is more than just nine white letters; it’s one of the world’s most recognisable symbols and a

Rodeo Drive

Rodeo Drive, between Santa Monica Blvd. and Wilshire Blvd in Beverly Hills, is a world famous three block long stretch

Supporting you every step of the way

Creating your perfect trip

Your quote will be put together by an experienced Tour Adviser who’ll be an expert in the subject area and will know the destination really well too. They’ll work with you to create a trip to suit your group’s needs and meet your learning objectives.

Launching your trip to parents and students

The next step is to get your trip approved and then get students signed up to it. Our ‘Trip Launch Pack’ will help you with this step. This is full of resources (all free to download) designed to make your life easier at this crucial point in the trip planning process.

After you’ve booked

Once you’ve booked, your dedicated Itinerary Coordinator will start work on the finer details. They’ll make sure your itinerary makes the most of your time and they’ll take on most of the admin tasks for your trip (freeing you up to do what you do best – teach).

Support while you’re away

From lost property to properly lost, we’ll always be on the end of the phone while you’re out on the trip. You’ll get a final info pack before you go, as well as access to all your trip documents via the Vamoos app.

After your trip

We’ll ask you for feedback, so we can improve our service. Let’s start planning your next trip too, so parents have plenty of time to pay (and so it’s less stressful for you). And don’t forget to head to our resources hub to continue the learning back in the classroom.