THD 07301 - African, African- American Theatre: Intercultural Definitions

Institution:

Rowan University

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Description:

Explores the commonality, or difference of styles and visions, in African and African American Theatre, with works by contemporary African and African American playwrights, such as August Wilson, Wole Soyinks, Imamu Amiri Baraka, Susan Lori Parks, Efua Sutherland and Femi Osofisan. It will also examine the influences of play directors, actors and musicians (Hip-Hop, Jazz, Blues, etc.) who contribute to that aesthetic continuum. The practices, issues and achievements of these playwrights and their unique forms of theater shall be used to project a future for African American theatre in twenty-first century America. These works shall be used as signposts of stylistic and critical commentary. This is a lecture cum performance course in which students will be writing, making and performing their own Theatres of the future as final projects.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rowan.edu

Phone Number:

(856) 256-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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