2010 Spring THEATRST 101S-01
Bulletin Course Description A series of special topics seminars focusing on close readings of dramatic texts with an eye to their realization in performance. Each seminar will center on a theme and draw from a variety of theatrical works from different periods in history and/or different countries. Topics include drama and theater, drama and gender, drama and ethics, drama and history. Instructor: Staff
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Title ACTING GROTESQUE Department THEATRST Course Number 2010 Spring 101S Section Number 01 Primary Instructor Damasceno,Leslie H Prerequisites
Synopsis of course content
Investigates the grotesque tradition in drama and theatre from the medieval
mystery play to more contemporary issues of performativity, performance and
image. Textual study concentrates on the dramatic text and aesthetic problems
of staging the grotesque.
