THEA325

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THEA325

African American Theater Workshop THEA325 SP

Not Currently Offered

This course is designed in three parts: Fist, students will study the major Afro-American playwrights from 1925 to present for structure (theme, plot, character, action) as well as the social and political environment of the play in its time. Special attention will be paid to August Wilson, George Wolfe and other emerging playwrights. Second, they will participate in an intensive workshop in the art of acting through practical studio investigation. This will be followed by a six-week period of rehearsal culminating in a full production of one of the plays studied.

MAJOR READINGS

BLACK THEATER ANTHOLOGY edited by Woody King
Will include but not limited to: PIANO LESSON, JOE TURNER
COMES & GOES, FENCES by August Wilson. COLORED MUSEUM,
SPUNK by George Wolfe. Nine new one acts for the Black
Theater edited by Woody King.
BLACK THEATER U.S.A.; 45 black plays by black Americans
1847-1974, edited by James B. Hatch, published by Free
Press

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Readings from texts and other books. Outside rehearsals.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Interview. Course fee $10.00

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar Studio

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00

Prerequisites: None

Last Updated on MAR-22-1999

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