- Advanced Theatre-Making: Devising and Collective Making

Catalog description

Is an advanced studio/workshop seminar in devising and collective making. Each iteration of this course requires its students to make theatre as a unique ensemble of theatre-makers, utilizing the skills of collaboration and communication developed in THTR 100 and 200 and the talents and artistry of advanced theatre students to develop as an ensemble an original performance. Students will create original theatre as an ensemble, both working as part of a collaborative group and exploring the leadership of ensemble-created theatre. This work involves research, composition, directorial techniques, performance, and peer review. Collaborating as an ensemble and using the elements and possibilities of the stage, students will create together in the space, writing performance. In this course students will work in ensembles to create devised pieces of theatre, integrating study of the techniques and methods of major theatre-making companies, culminating in a final original performance project. In addition to creative work, students will hone their skills in articulating their concept, process, and critique, developed in THTR 100 and 200 .