THTR 240 - Acting:Brecht and Beyond

Institution:

Denison University

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Description:

Contemporary theatre performance has been heavily influenced by the work and theories of Bertolt Brecht. Epic forms, gestus, didacticism, dialectic, and alienation place challenging demands on the actor far removed from the realistic mode. Students will examine and implement techniques of analyzing contemporary non-realistic playscripts, performing within unfamiliar conventions, investigating the role of character, discovering rehearsal modes that lead to alienation, and finding action in "plotless" play scripts. The influence of Brecht and his theories on subsequent scripts and acting theory are also covered.(4 credits)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.denison.edu

Phone Number:

(740) 587-0810

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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