THDN 407 - Politics and Performance

Institution:

Trinity College

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When is performance political Can performance inspire us to make real change in the world What is the difference between political performance and propaganda How are power relationships in society represented on stage To what effect Is it useful to look at national politics as theatre In this virtual age, is live performance itself political We will put these questions in motion through performance techniques, analysis of representative artists, contemporary film, and a variety of scholarly perspectives. Along with various written assignments the course will culminate in a performance piece. 1.00 units, Seminar

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1.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.Trincoll.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 297-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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