A studio course which looks at the history of fashion and style and how they blend with the written word to shape a production. Focus on development of theatre as an art form and how this development is shaped by the political, social and intellectual forces of the times. French neoclassicism and the English Restoration to romanticism and the birth of melodrama, through the beginning of modern realism. Theatre practice, literature, theory and trends of the twentieth century. Emphasis on how the later developments in theatre art reflect the culture and temperament of our own age.
Students collaborate on every aspect of the production process, culminating in a public performance.
Theatre majors must enroll during their junior year. May be repeated once if the topic is different. Consult department for current topic. Students enroll in one credit per term and meet weekly with faculty members throughout the year. At the end of the year, each student s work is showcased through a public presentation or performance.