Plays and Playwrights

Catalog description

This course is an analytic and creative introduction to dramatic literature. It surveys plays from the ancient Greek era to the present. With emphasis on the script as the foundation of live performance, students will analyze narrative structure, sample a variety of styles and authors, and compare thematic concerns. They will also apply their knowledge of play structure by creating pitches for feature-length dramatic narratives. They will also attend two university productions and write responses to each, applying ideas discussed in class.