THE-351 Modern Theatre

Course Overview

The course examines the evolutionary leaps of modern theatre from the late nineteenth century to the present day. Scripts are specifically chosen to highlight a variety of contemporary theatre-making practices ranging from interpretations of traditional dramas and comedies, new writing, physical theatre, musicals, cross-media pieces, and/or other alternative forms throughout a timeline that is defined by the emergence and acceleration of technology, resulting in redefined worldviews. Open to non-majors.

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