A survey of contemporary American plays, Pulitzer Prize winners as well as investigating inventive new companies that break down the boundaries between performance and audience. We'll read texts ripped from the headlines as well as what might be the "new classics." We'll also attend or stream productions and discuss the journey from page to stage. This is not your parents' theatre class. No Plays Over 20 Years Old. Students will use critical thinking to analyze trends in contemporary theatre, and contrast and compare contemporary events with the events in dramatic texts. We will incorporate our knowledge into class projects, such as adaptations, research papers, or original plays. Guest artists from the theatre world occasionally visit to illuminate other perspectives.

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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