This course will focus on plays where the voices of women are at the center of the story. This class will read, discuss and write about the powerful female protagonists, playwrights and practitioners who captivate us as they speak from their different cultural landscapes. From Shakespeare’s Desdemona to Lorraine Hansberry’s “Les Blancs,” we will explore what it means to investigate the stories of playwrights like Josefina Lopez, Young Jean Lee, Larissa FastHorse and Dominique Morisseau. What are the expectations of a society and an audience? How do female playwrights craft their stories? How will you write your own? Students will also explore their voice thru the writing of their own 10 min. play!

Units: 1

Max Enrollment: 15

Prerequisites: None

Instructor: Staff

Distribution Requirements: ARS - Visual Arts, Music, Theater, Film and Video

Typical Periods Offered: Every other year

Semesters Offered this Academic Year: Not Offered

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