Modern Drama.

Catalog description

This course focuses on selected dramatic literature from the late nineteenth century to the present. Students will learn how to read a modern play, with attention to the theories of drama that influence theater artists in this period, as well as the historical, cultural, and political contexts for the dramatic works. Given the topic’s breadth, this course will vary from one instantiation to another based on theme and instructor. Instructors may or may not consider the development of drama over time, and while instructors may include student performances (acting, directing, and even playwrighting), the course’s primary focus is on drama as literature.