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Academic Year 2005/2006

Theatre of Anton Chekhov: Research, Analysis, Performance
THEA 214 FA
Crosslistings:
COL 215
REES 279
RUSS 279

The course will take a journey to the theatrical world of one of the most famous playwrights of all times Anton Chekhov. Students will read, research, analyze, and perform all Chekhov's plays including dramas, comedies, and vaudevilles. Videos of world's best performances and movies adapted from his dramas will illustrate different artistic approaches to well-known texts. The course will also examine in detail the historical and cultural context of Chekhov's writing, as well as issues of translation and adaptation of his plays for the modern theatre.

MAJOR READINGS

A. Chekhov: PLATONOV, IVANOV, THE BEAR, THE PROPOSAL, A JUBILEE, THE SEAGULL, UNCLE VANYA, THE THREE SISTERS, THE CHERRY ORCHARD, THE SWAN SONG

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Research leading into small performances, to be prepared outside the class and presented in the class; written assignments; final presentation that will combine research, analysis, and performance work.

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA THEA    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006

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