THEA 253 - History of the Western Theater

3 HU
Second Semester. A year-long lecture course tracing the evolution of the Western theater from Dionysian ritual in ancient Greece through contemporary performance practice in Europe and America. Theater architecture, works of dramatic literature, and theoretical treatises on performance are studied in relation to the social and intellectual history of each major era. Three historical periods receive special attention: the fifth century BC in Greece, the 17th century in England and France, and the 20th century in Europe and America.

Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: THEA 252 and consent of instructor are prerequisites for THEA 253.
Enrollment Limit: 35.
Mr. Copeland

Credits: 3 hours