May be repeated for not more than two credits per semester. Graded credit, no credit. The history of European theatre from the Middle Ages through 1700, examining as appropriate social, political, and religious attitudes, architecture, design and technical practice, business and administration, acting, audiences, and critical theory. Emphasizes the practical value of theatre history for the student attending or working in today's theatre. Three periods per week.
Students complete written or practical projects.
Offered in alternate years. The history of European and American theatre from 1700 to the present, examining as appropriate social, political, and religious attitudes, architecture, design and technical practice, business and administration, acting, directing, audiences, and critical theory. Emphasizes the practical value of theatre history for the student attending or working in today's theatre. Three periods per week. Students complete written or practical projects.