TAPS 1500D - Prolepsis I: History of Non-Traditional Writing for Performance

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Brown University

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Description:

A course in experimental theater history, performance theory (1888-1968). This course looks at experimental forms in writing and performance as a "flash forward" from the turn of the twentieth century to the Vietnam era. Students will read plays, poetry, fiction, essays, manifestos, letters, allowing an analytical approach to our understanding of abstract of avant-garde theater and film, their impact on race, sex, society and politics, as well as aesthetic and philosophical movements. Permission to enroll will be granted based on 10 page critical/creative writing sample. Please email course instructor by the first week of class. Enrollment limited to 17 juniors, seniors, and graduate students. Instructor permission required.

Credits:

1.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.brown.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 863-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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