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African American Theater Workshop
THEA325 SP

This course is designed in three parts: First, 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: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NONE    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: NONE

Last Updated on MAR-24-2000

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