Special Topics in Advanced Theatre Studies (340-0-20)

Topic

Chicago Play by Play

Instructors

Roxane H Heinze-Bradshaw
1949 Campus Drive Office 224

Meeting Info

Wirtz 235 Seminar Room 1: Tues, Thurs 9:30AM - 10:50AM

Overview of class

In this course, we will explore the city of Chicago through its dramatic literature and history. We will read plays that take Chicago as their subject, theme, and/or locale and explore how perceptions of the city and its people have been used, developed, and shaped by these plays during the 20th and 21st centuries. As Chicago has inspired many works, it will also provide a wonderful opportunity to examine plays by such writers as Lorraine Hansberry (A Raisin in the Sun), August Wilson (Ma Rainey's Black Bottom), and Maurine Watkins (Chicago), among many others. Students will be expected to complete cultural document worksheets, participate in discussion, collaborate on a midterm project, and create a final paper/presentation.

Class Materials (Required)

Most materials on Canvas, students not expected to spend more than $20 for texts (if necessary). An additional $10-30 for one performance attendance.