EGL 292 - Special Topics in Theater: Contemporary American Theater

Course Units: 1

(Same as ATH 105 ) (Not Offered this Academic Year) This course examines trends and notable works visible today in the American theatre. We will read plays that have had major successes on Broadway and American regional theatres, as well as study avant-garde works and theatrical and performance artists engaging with new forms and techniques in order to transform theatrical performance in our culture today. Through class discussions and assignments including student presentations, seeing professional theatrical performances, research projects, and critical essays, students will develop their ability to engage critically with theatrical art and artists of our present moment. CC: HUM