Seminar-Studies in Theatre (546-0-20)

Instructors

Dassia N Posner
Music Communication Building 5-172
Office Hours: T 1-2:30 (drop-in); M and W afternoons (by appt.)

Meeting Info

Wirtz 235 Seminar Room 1: Wed 9:00AM - 11:50AM

Overview of class

This class examines the role of the director in the theatre from historical, aesthetic, and practical points of view. We analyze the theatrical innovations of a wide range of twentieth-century directors. In each case, we will consider the director in historical and artistic context, analyze the individual director's view of the theatre, and investigate how creative theatrical theory was applied in specific productions. Students complete research projects on directors of their choice, engage in hands-on experiments, and approach theatre history from the perspective of performance analysis.

Class Materials (Required)

All readings on Canvas. Purchase of one theatre ticket required. $1-25