THE 12000 Intro to Theatre

(3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: (3-0)
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This course is a survey of the evolution of world theatre forms, from the cave drawings of prehistoric man to the most recent shows on the Broadway stage. Classroom discussions will cover the major producers, playwrights, performers, directors, and designers of each era covered, as well as the body of literature that has come to represent that era. Classroom sessions will be augmented by readings from these periods. (Humanities Credit)