MODERN AMERICAN DRAMA AND THEATRE

THEATRE 324

Multiple approaches to reading plays from a variety of important periods in dramatic literature with an emphasis on the life of older plays in the contemporary repertory. When possible, some course materials are linked to University Theatre production.

ENGL/THEATRE 575

Plays and playwrights from the first World War to the present, including movements leading to the "revolt" of 1956 and subsequent proletarian and absurdist drama. Plays by Shaw, O'Casey, Maugham, Coward, Eliot, Osborne, Beckett, Pinter, Stoppard, Arden, Wesker, Bond, Churchill and others.

THEATRE 424

Considers important current trends in performance and dramatic literature worldwide. Writing component includes both literary and performance criticism. When possible, some course materials are linked to University Theatre productions.

ENGL 169

An introduction to selected fiction, prose, drama and poetry written by Americans from the early twentieth century to the present day.

ENGL 656

The development of realistic and post realistic forms in modern and postmodern drama, from Zola, Ibsen, Strindberg and Chekhov through futurism, expressionism, Dada, surrealism, epic theatre, there of the absurd, and contemporary theatre and performance avant-garde works.