PPC 1120 - Performance and Community: An Introduction to Theatre, Citizenship, and Belonging

Goals: To introduce students to the art of theatre production. To gain an understanding of both the facets of theatre production as well as theatre’s role in society and community. To develop critical skills in analysis of dramatic text and performance review.

Content: Exploration of dramatic aesthetics and theory applicable to theatre. An overview of theatre arts which includes historical and socio-political survey of audience relationships to theatre and theatre-making. This course is intended for the general student and required of all majors and minors.

Taught: Each semester

Credits: 4