The present research is a study of London’s West End Theatre productions and the perceived effects they have on SUU in London Study Abroad students. The research took place in London from May 9, 2018 to May 19, 2018 and consisted of viewing six plays and musicals including Matilda, Mousetrap, Wicked, Young Frankenstein, Hamlet, and A Comedy About a Bank Robbery. Each participant was given a questionnaire consisting of three questions relating to their thoughts and feelings about the productions. These questionnaires were submitted to me within 12 hours of seeing the play so that the responses would be immediate, fresh, and accurate. The participants were asked to not identify themselves in order to elicit more honest responses. Post-trip interviews were held two to three weeks after our return from London in order to assess the latent effects of the plays on the participants. The topics discussed were similar to those on the questionnaire but more detailed in nature.
