Theatre Roots.

Catalog description

Theatre Roots is a course that examines the origins of story telling via live performance. Beginning with the basic human need to imitate and role play, we will analyze the origins and components of different types of theatre through multiple perspectives: ritual/religion, cultural/social, and artistic expression. Examination of basic terminology and the historic context of western theatre from antiquity to contemporary productions will frame an overall understanding of why theatrical performance is an enduring aspect of human behavior.