Theatre and Social Change (341-0-21)

Topic

Performance Activism

Instructors

Tracy Cecile Davis

Meeting Info

Wirtz 235 Seminar Room 1: Mon, Wed 9:30AM - 10:50AM

Overview of class

Activism is accomplished through a set of performance repertoires such as gathering, singing, gesturing, and marching that aim to dismantle privilege and change the status quo. These repertoires are enhanced by stagecraft and embodiment to create multi-sensorial experiences that convey issues and arrest attention. This course examines the history of movements that have generated effective tactics and traces their deployment up to the present day, emphasizing how creativity and innovation align movements with evolving circumstances. Students will have the opportunity to observe, create, and/or participate in events (live or mediated), and enhance the entire class's understanding and aptitude through diverse means.

Class Materials (Required)

This course has one required book, Beautiful Trouble, which costs around $13.00

Class Attributes

SDG Reduced Inequality
SDG Peace & Justice
SDG Quality Education