ICS 160FS - National Dramas and Cabaret Nights: Theater in Modern Polish Culture

Institution:

Duke University

Subject:

Internatl Comparative Studies

Description:

Explores the vital functions of the theater established during Poland's foreign occupation (1795-1918) and continuing throughout the 20th century -- as a showcase for the nation, expression of political protest, a temple of spiritually transformative art, and a refuge of topical, satirical entertainment. Highlighted topics include the important national dramas of Mickiewicz and Wyspianski; absurdist satires by Witkacy, Gombrowicz, and Mrozek; pre-war cabarets and postwar alternative experimental theater; and Grotowski's revolutionary theories about theater, the dramatic text, and the player/audience relationship. Instructor: Holmgren

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Seminar

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Institution Website:

WWW.DUKE.EDU

Phone Number:

(919) 684-8111

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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