INST 2621 - Theatre History: 20th Century to Present

Hours: 3
A study of the historical evolution of theatre from 1900 to the present. Emphasizes the evolution from realistic to anti-realistic forms. In the late 19th and throughout the 20th century, we see an explosion of approaches, styles, experiments, and agendas in Western theatre. Surveying this proliferation and to understand how these experiments have shaped and opened up what theatre can do and be today. Discovering the ways in which theatre has contributed to the public good by highlighting the potential for change and transformation, illuminating and exploring new ideas, examining the role of the individual in his/her community, and questioning problematic systems of power.
SP Sem.
Notes: Cross-listed with THR 3520.

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INST 2621 - Theatre History: 20th Century to Present