dramaturgical ed.
theatre history and literature 1
taught by Dr. Kelly Howe
History and Literature One is the first in a four-part series that explores how performances shape, subvert, and reflect the cultures in which they are written and staged. This segment covers theatre history up until the 1550s. I learned about the deep, rich, and global roots of theatre. I encountered astonishing similarities and differences between ancient theatres around the world. I began to notice the parallels between the presence of theater in modern and ancient daily life. Lastly, I refined my dramaturgical skills with the mid-term dramaturgical essay and my research skills with the final research paper.
dramatic structure and theatrical processes
taught by Lee Keenan
This course introduced the basic tools used to analyze and interpret modern plays. It explored how text analysis can serve all types of theatre artists. In this class I read a wide range of plays and theoretical texts. It was my first formal encounter with theatre theory and provided me with a vast basis of knowledge that has supported my playwriting, performance, dramaturgy, design, and directing endeavors.