This is the first of two quarters in which students write for the theatre, making both practical and analytical exploration of that process. Diverse styles are encouraged. Students are expected to take both quarters. Application must be made to the instructor by the first day of May, the spring preceding. Class meets in two two-hour sessions weekly.
Students have weekly writing assignments.
Selected plays, writing texts. An introductory course for those who wish to use creative drama in educational and recreational settings. Theory and practice will be related through reading, lecture, discussion, observation of children, peer teaching, films, videotapes, and a team-teaching project. This is an advanced course in Acting concentrating on various styles and playwrights. Each instructor is free to choose the areas of study for each quarter.