Theatre in Context: Analysis & Research (140-2-23)

Topic

Progressive World Theatre

Instructors

Matthew Gordon Randle-Bent

Meeting Info

Wirtz 230 Instruct Black Box 1: Mon, Wed 9:30AM - 10:50AM

Overview of class

Throughout the twentieth century theaters have self-consciously aligned themselves with the ideals and practices of progressive political movements: from social democratic, to socialist, to anti-racist and anti-imperial politics. No single artist has exemplified this trend than Bertolt Brecht, arguably the single most influential playwright and theorist in modern theatre history. In this class, students will be introduced a range of global arts practices that came to be known as the "progressive world theatre" movement. Very often these diverse practices shared the work of Brecht as an artistic touchstone. Students should expect to become highly conversant in the Brechtian method, forms of analysis, and the global influence of his work through this class.

Class Materials (Required)

None

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Registration is reserved for Theatre Majors only.