THEA 180
Fall 2024
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| This course may be repeated for credit. |
Propose, read, and discuss plays in consideration for production for Theater Department Mainstage. Reading a script is different than reading a novel: in this class, we will examine how to read a text for performance. Over the course of the semester, we will consider a range of plays and approaches to performance--from classics to contemporary plays to devised work. In the course, students will explore plays and performance ideas recommended by the community with an emphasis on examining how they might operate as productions within the Theater Department's Mainstage. Students will lead discussions, gain skills in text analysis, dramaturgy, and creative and practical thinking as they consider what type of work the Theater Department might produce. This class will result in a slate of scripts and performance ideas that will be offered to the Theater Department faculty for consideration for one of the Mainstage productions. This course counts towards the Theater Arts category for the THEA major. This course may count (one time only) towards the Performance Practice credit requirement for the THEA major. |
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| Credit: .5 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA THEA |
| Course Format: Discussion | Grading Mode: Credit/Unsatisfactory |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Major Requirement for: None |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
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Examinations and Assignments:
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Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
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POI should be emailed to akeegan@wesleyan.edu by 4/10 and address the following questions: 1) Why do you wish to read and discuss plays for potential production at Wesleyan? 2) What excites you about being part of a community of students analyzing texts for performance? 3) How do you imagine participating in this course will help you shape your perspective as a theater maker?
Given class meeting time, students are encouraged to bring snacks or a meal to foster discussion of plays in a communal environment. Course will not meet every week, schedule will be available in syllabus, as some weeks will focus on intensive reading.
This class meets in the Theater Department Lounge (TST102). |
| Instructor(s): Keegan,Alex Times: .M..... 04:45PM-06:00PM; Location: TBA |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 10 | Permission of instructor approval will be granted by the instructor during pre-registration through the Electronic Portfolio. Click "Add to My Courses" and "To request a POI electronically, click here" to submit your request. |
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