ATH 241 - Contemporary American Theater and Drama

Course Units: 1.0

This course examines trends and notable works visible today in the American theater. We will read plays that have had major successes on Broadway and American regional theaters, 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. Cross-Listed: EGL 292 Prerequisite(s): One 100-level English course, a score of 5 on the AP English Language or Literature and Composition test, declared theater major, or permission of the instructor. CC: HUM, WAC, JCAD, JCHF, JLIT ISP: AMS, GSWS