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Theatre and Culture

Every odd year the Theatre Department will offer Theatre and Culture. The course is a study of the interrelationship of theatre and society. The major focus is on understanding the cultural systems that shape dramatic literature and theatre practices. We will gather and examine information on European history, politics, religion, culture, and arts and analyze the works of various Eastern European playwrights from the point of view of the society and the culture in which they were produced.

In 2011, Theatre and Culture: Ancient Greece will introduce students to the authors, social context and performance of Ancient Greek drama. In this connection, the main themes of Greek tragedy invite comparison to themes of contemporary theater and film such as power, gender, justice, violence, etc. Western theatre ori-ginates in Athens and theatre and drama of Ancient Greece have had an important and continued impact on Western culture as a whole. The travel component of the course will allow students to visit several ancient cites and to participate in staging of a mini production at the Epidaurus which is seating up to 15,000 spectators and is known for its incredible acoustics.

In 2013, Theatre and Culture: Britain will help students Immerse in the British theatrical tradition. Using the works of some of the most prominent British playwrights as a starting point, the course explores how a culture both so alike and so different from our own is reflected in the unique artistic achievement that is British theatre. Through critical readings, guided tours, seeing several plays as well as visiting sites such as the British Museum, the Victoria and Albert Museum, and the Costume Museum, the Globe Theatre, the National Theatre, The Royal Shakespeare theatre in Stratford and site visit to Canterbury and Coventry students from different disciplines will experience first-hand a culture and a country that most have encountered throughout their studies.

Next offering: Spring 2011 (Greece)

Estimated cost: $3400

Contact: Dr. Stoytcheva-Horissian

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