Special Topics in TYA (330-0-20)

Topic

Theatre for the Very Young

Instructors

Eleanor Levine

Meeting Info

Wirtz 230 Instruct Black Box 1: Tues, Thurs 9:30AM - 10:50AM

Overview of class

In this practical course, students will learn about the field of Theatre for the Very Young through a hands-on opportunity to create a performance for preschool audiences. Students will engage with academic literature and research in this rapidly expanding field, while applying their classroom learning in a devising process. The class will involve creating and implementing sensory drama workshops in a local preschool, culminating in a Theatre for the Very Young performance shaped by the ideas of the young people.

Registration Requirements

Theatre maj/min may pre-register for this class

Class Materials (Required)

No cost

Funding for this course should come from the President's Office of Community and Neighborhood Relations. See Tanya Palmer and Lynn Kelso.