Sexuality, Ethnicity, and Contemporary Theater

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How do writers and artists grapple with and represent questions of secrecy, visibility, violence, ethnicity and identity? An in-depth, behind the scenes investigation of Theatre UCSBs production of Lydia, by Octavio Solis, directed by Irwin Appel, co-professor of this seminar. Students study the play and observe all of the aspects of the production itself, including acting, casting, design, and direction. Culminates with the viewing of a performance in the Performing Arts Theater, along with a post-play discussion with actors and crew.