THR 372 - Major Directors:Theory & Practice

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Muhlenberg College

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Description:

This course explores the ideas and techniques of one or more major theatre directors. Though the class will touch upon the historical development of each artist, it concentrates on the conceptual and practical bases of their work. Students will read and write about these signal figures and create many new theatrical projects inspired by them. Extensive collaboration will be expected. The directors studied will change from semester to semester but might include Vsevolod Meyerhold, Bertolt Brecht, Joan Littlewood, Tadevsz Kantor, or Arianne Mnouchkine, Meets four hours per week. Prerequisite: THR 251 Acting II: Scene Study or permission of the instructor

Credits:

4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.muhlenberg.edu

Phone Number:

(484) 664-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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