THEA 306 - Special Topics: Acting Brecht This course may also count for the major in (consult the program or department major requirements) : African American Studies Semester Offered: Second Semester Credits (Range): 3 hours Attribute: 3HU New course added 11.02.12.
This course will explore Bertolt Brecht’s approach to Acting as developed with the Berliner Ensemble in post-World War II Germany, and inspired largely by Chinese Opera. It follows his rejection of turn-of-the-century fourth-wall Naturalistic acting, determined instead to distance the audience, expose all theatrical elements, and acknowledge the Actor-alongside-Character, in an effort to induce conscious socio-political change. Enrollment Limit: 12 Instructor: H. Anderson-Boll Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Prerequisites & Notes This course is for advanced acting/directing students who have successfully completed Acting 200.
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