Theatre History II: From 1700 to Present

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Survey of European drama and theatre from the eighteenth century through the modern period. THEA 402 Theatre History II: From 1700 to Present (3) A survey of drama and theatre from the seventeenth century through the modern period. The course is a sequential second half of the history of world theatre. Beginning with the post-Shakepearean era, students study major theatre movements in play writing, acting, theatre architecture and design. Some eras include the English Restoration and Georgian periods, the French Neoclassical period, German Romanticism, and the rise of the Beijing Opera. In addition, emerging post-colonial theaters of Africa and Asia will be explored. For each major era or movement, a play by one of the acknowledged masters of the form will be read and discussed in class. Students will write brief responses to their assigned readings, as well as experience a variety of assessment techniques.