Students enact a 5 minute performance as part of their final project. (Image courtesy of Daniel Bersak.)
Instructor(s)
Prof. Thomas DeFrantz
MIT Course Number
21M.621 / WGS.595
As Taught In
Spring 2008
Level
Undergraduate
Course Description
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Course Description
This course explores contemporary American theatrical expression as it may be organized around issues of gender and cultural identity. This exploration will include the analysis of performances, scripts, and video documentation, as well as the invention of original documents of theatrical expression. Class lectures and discussions will analyze samples of Native American, Chicano, African American, and Asian American theater, taking into consideration the historical and political context for the creation of these works. Performance exercises will help students identify theatrical forms and techniques used by these theaters, and how these techniques contribute to the overall goals of specific theatrical expressions.
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