TH 108 - Performance Theory and Analysis

Semester Hour(s): 3
Semester(s) Offered: Spring odd years
An introduction to some of the major theoretical models and tools for analysis of the theatrical event. This course is designed to prepare the student to look at a theatrical event from different critical perspectives and to think, speak and write about such events within a coherent theoretical framework. The course will include study of the writings of Aristotle, Stanislavski and Brecht, among others and will explore the cross-influence of anthropology, psychology, literary theory and biology with theatrical art. The application of theory will be studied in practical in-class performance.