THR 232 ,233 - Topics in Theatre:Nineteenth Century American Theatre

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Muhlenberg College

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Description:

The American theatrical scene of the nineteenth century gave birth to myriad popular forms: minstrelsy, melodrama, burlesque, and vaudeville. In addition, several important arttheatre forms grew up alongside, and in reaction to, these mainstream entertainments. This course engages students with the historical evidence and recent scholarship on American theatre in the 1800s. The class will examine the development of multiple systems of theatre in the United States during this time period. Reading texts addressing the entire range of theatrical material (performance, marketing, architecture, stage illusions, and scripts), students will trace the rise of nationalism on the stage and in the audiences of the popular theatres. Meets general academic requirement H (and W which applies to 233 only).

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4.00

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Instructional Type:

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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