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4.00 Credits
not offered 2008-09 A course in the history and development of Western drama from the Middle Ages through the 18th century. Dramatists to be studied may include the Wakefield Master, Marlowe, Shakespeare, Jonson, Lope de Vega, Molière, Racine, Congreve, Beaumarchais, and Sheridan. May be elected as English 371 or World Literature 371. Offered in alternate years. Distribution area: humanities.
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4.00 Credits
not offered 2008-09 A study of the directions modern drama has taken from the 19th century to the present. Dramatists to be studied may include Büchner, Ibsen, Strindberg, Chekhov, Shaw, Pirandello, O'Neill, Brecht, and Pinter. May be elected as English 372 or World Literature 372. Offered in alternate years. Distribution area: humanities.
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3.00 Credits
The origin and development of ancient theatre, especially of Greek tragedy, through a close reading of ancient plays in English translation. In addition to ancient plays, we will read modern critical responses to those plays. May be elected as Classics 377 or World Literature 377. Open to all students. Offered in alternate years.
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4.00 Credits
not offered 2008-09 An exploration of influential developments in the idea and practice of theatre during the 20th century. Prerequisite: Theatre 233 or 234. Offered in alternate years.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Designed to permit close study of particular areas of theatre not covered in the regular curriculum. Topics offered are announced each year.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
This course examines recent developments in Arab performance. From the historic roots of theatre to contemporary trends in the Arab world, we will explore traditional forms that gave rise to modern and postmodern performance, as well as the political and cultural contexts artists encounter as they create work today.
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4.00 Credits
What is the world of the play Discovering the text in context. The course explores the history, politics, music, art and architecture surrounding particular dramatic texts and how this research may be used to inform and determine the conceptual foundations of production design.
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3.00 Credits
What theories have inspired contemporary avant-garde theatre, installation and performance art, tanztheatre, experimental video/film and new media In this interdisciplinary course we will chart the evolution of performance theory from the writings of Bertolt Brecht to the present day. We will explore how artists have embraced and challenged these emerging forms, and examine seminal works from each genre in their historical, political, and social contexts. Designed to bring students from a variety of disciplines (art, art history, theatre, dance, film and video, etc.) into a collaborative forum, coursework will include outside readings, in-class screenings, class discussions and short essays, as well as group and individual projects.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
Through reading, discussion, exercises, and scene work, explores the history, function, requisite skills, and ongoing preparation of the director in the theatre. Considers play selection and analysis; the director's work with the playwright, designer, stage manager, and dramaturge; casting; rehearsal procedures, and the director's work with the actor . Prerequisites : junior standing, consent of instructor, a basic acquaintance with dramatic literature and the work of the actor, designer and theatre technician.
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3.00 Credits
Exploration of specific challenges through reading, discussion, and extensive scene work. Exploration of the production process through directing a play. This might be in Lunchbox Theatre, the Student One-Act Play Contest, a high school or community theatre, or another venue approved by the instructor. A brief introduction to the work of the director as administrator. Prerequisite: Theatre 465.
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