THAR 370A - Early Plays: Evolution and Innovation

Unit(s): 3

An examination of Western theatre from the Greeks to the Enlightenment. Plays are used as a basis for understanding how theatre reinvents itself to reflect social and historical currents. Emphasis on how dramatic literature and history can be interpreted and re-examined to resonate with today’s theatre. The theatre artist is viewed as a voice for humanity as well as a force for social change.

Prerequisite(s): THAR 202 or consent of instructor.