PMA 1123

FWS: The Rise of the Director

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2014-2015 Catalog.

Since the late 19th century, directors have become increasingly essential for shaping not just the performance of plays, but also the interpretation of theatre. Directors now contribute important value to the legacy of plays: they are becoming the new theorists of theatre. In this course, we will explore the role of the director in modern theatre. We will study the works of important directors like Stanislavsky, Meyerhold, Brecht, and Artaud, who represent the canon of modern Western theatre. We will examine plays that focus on such diverse topics as gender (in)equality, political propaganda, ethics, and mental illness. With an emphasis on in-class discussion and peer editing, this course will help students develop writing skills while fostering the ability to produce concise, persuasive prose and rigorous argumentation

When Offered Fall.

Course Subfield (FWS)

Satisfies Requirement First-Year Writing Seminar.

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