THEATRE 346: Theatre and Society I
Topics will be pulled
from the range of dates: Theatre of Antiquity through the Restoration.
Theatre and Society I: Theatre of Ritual, Reverence, Revelry and Revolt. The history of theatre and its literature from points in history selected from the ancient theatre of ritual through the eighteenth century. Approaching both Eastern and Western forms, the course will cover various theatrical traditions, techniques, audiences, artists and aesthetics. Questions regarding the use of live performance to support or subvert cultural concerns will serve as a thread throughout the course. Methodologies include screenings, readings, individual and group presentations. Theatre and Society I and II do not need to be taken in sequential order. Prerequisite: THE 201, and writing designated course. (Humanities)
- Teacher: Janeve West