THEA 439 - American Musical Comedy

Institution:

King's College - Pennsylvania

Subject:

Theatre

Description:

The American musical comedy is the only "true" American theatrical art form. In this course students will learn the history of the American Musical comedy from the late 1800's to modern day. Various techniques of musical comedy will be dis-cussed and musicals will be analyzed and evaluated. Whenever possible this course will culminate with a cabaret type event, where students can present to the general public the things that they have learned and appreciated throughout the semester. Previous musical knowledge or experience is not a requirement.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.kings.edu

Phone Number:

(570) 208-5900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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