Provocative Plays and Theatrical Imagination
THEA 170
Spring 2013 not offered
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From Sophie Treadwell's "Machinal" through Leroi Jones (Amiri Baraka) "Dutchman" to Suzan-Lori Parks "Top Dog/Under Dog," American playwrights have sought to challenge and provoke audiences and the culture at large. Through scene readings, oral presentations, and open discussion, this course examines the uniquely American theatrical voice. Students will examine these plays and others through the eyes of the creative team--that is, directors, actors, and designers. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA THEA |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Major Requirement for: None |
Major Readings:
Plays may be drawn from these authors and others: early O'Neill, Sophie Treadwell, Susan Glaspell, Elmer Rice, Hellman, late O'Neill, Miller, Williams, Odets, Wilder, Hansberry, Shepard, Adrienne Kennedy, Mamet, Kushner, Vogel, Parks, Rivera, and others.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Written assignments, oral presentations, scene readings, participation in discussions. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
"Provocative Plays and Theatrical Imagination" for first-year students may be applied to the Theater major. |
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