Courses

Survey of the history and literature of the theatre from its origins to the English Restoration. This course examines the predominant influences, staging practice, and accompanying literature of each period. Required of all theatre majors.

Survey of the history and literature of the theatre from the American Revolution to present day. This course examines the predominant influences, staging practice, and accompanying literature of each period. Required of all theatre majors.

An exploration of nineteenth and twentieth century Western theatre, focusing on Romanticism, Realism and Non-Realism. Also introduces students to the most popular forms of traditional non-Western theatre to explain their influence on the European avant-garde. Emphasis will be placed on seminal plays, theatre spaces and design, acting techniques, and directing styles. The class format includes lectures, class discussions, group exercises, and creative and research projects.

Through the study of literature and dramaturgy, this course traces the history of theatre from the origins of drama to English Restoration drama of the 18th century.

A history of the theatre from the origin of tragedy through English drama of the 17th century. A study of dramatic literature and elements of the theatre designed to enhance the student's appreciation of contemporary theatrical practices in the staging of the "classics."

Survey of the roots of theatre and drama from the Greek period to Ibsen.

Explores the development of theater art from its origins to French neoclassicism and Moliere with particular emphasis on the Greeks, Shakespeare, and his contemporaries. Offered every two years.

Advanced study and research of specific plays and staging practices of the Greek, Roman, Medieval, and Renaissance periods with an emphasis on the unique methods and problems associated with theatre history research. (Even-numbered years, Fall)

Through the study of literature and dramaturgy, this course traces the history of the theatre from the 19th century to the present.

Conditions under which the great plays of the world have been produced. Audience, actors, patrons, physical conditions, architecture, and the relation to the other arts: 1600 to present.