Interdisciplinary Arts 0233 - Adaptation for the Stage

This theatre workshop focuses on the art of adapting source material into original plays. We will closely examine several contemporary stage adaptations alongside their source material (including Kander & Ebb's musical "Cabaret" from the novel "Goodbye to Berlin" by Christopher Isherwood, and Mary Zimmerman;s "Metamorphosis" from Ovid.) Over the course of the semester, students will be asked to respond to these works, undertake various creative writing exercises and ultimately write their own adaptation play script. Prerequisite: At least one college-level theatre/dramatic literature course.

Independent Work It is anticipated that students will attend fieldtrips, costing approximately $20 per student. In this course, students are expected to spend at least six hours a week of preparation and work outside of class time. This time includes reading, writing, screenings and performances.