Further activities at the IAA
The Institute of English and American Studies offers further activities in addition to teaching and research. These include:
University Players e.V.
The University Players (UP) are the English-language theater group at Hamburg University and a vibrant part of student life both on campus and beyond since 1980. Each semester, the UP stage an English-language production, ranging from contemporary drama and original plays to Shakespeare, musicals, or improv—there are no genre limitations.
Auditions are open for all and there are many ways to take part beyond acting. Participants can build sets, design costumes, work on lighting and sound, help backstage, organize show-related panels, write for UP News, sell tickets and drinks, join production management, participate in improv workshops, or carve out their own creative niche.
Students enrolled at the IAA can earn credits for their participation in the University Players as part of the “Fachspezifischer Wahlbereich im Optionalbereich.” Other faculties may also recognize such participation for credit—please check with your Studienbüro.