TA 423 - History of Theatre III:Realism and Naturalism to the Present

Institution:

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

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Description:

3 credits This course presents the historical development of theatre as a cultural institution from Realism and Naturalism to the present with an emphasis on international theatre. The practice and theory of theatre is examined in relationship to social, cultural, political, artistic, philosophic, and religious movements. Among the topics covered are Ibsen and Chekhov, Stanislavsky, Absurdist theatre, Bertolt Brecht, Samuel Beckett, the emergence of Broadway, and acting for the contemporary theatre.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.smumn.edu

Phone Number:

(507) 457-1600

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Trimester

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