This course, for second/third year drama majors, focuses on world drama, with an emphasis on nonrealistic, traditional, and experimental theater forms. Students study the theater of different cultures and time periods and have the opportunity to explore diverse acting, staging, and design styles. The course provides advanced drama majors with the opportunity to develop and perform more complex productions. Students do increasingly independent work in playwriting, acting, directing and design and are required to initiate and complete projects. Course topics include traditional storytelling, Asian dance, drama, Shakespeare, puppetry, improvisation and mask work, projects based on individual interests, presenting polished final performances.
