THEA310

A historical examination of the different ways that theatre practitioners in the modern world have tried to represent our world. By studying various theatrical movements since the 19th century, students are asked to think critically about who is being represented in a play, what comment is being made through this representation, and its effect on the audience. Examines the myriad reasons why people do theatre and which types of theatre suit a particular purpose, how theatre is created and produced, and how theatre both shapes and reflects its society. As the plays and styles of theatre studied are still produced throughout the world today, students are invited to explore the linkage between the past and the present.