Theatre 199 - THEAT HIST & CUL: 18TH C.-PRES

This course will survey the history of theatre, drama and performance from the 18th century to the present. The main focus will be on the theatres of Europe and the United States and their relationship to their respective cultures. Non-western issues in regards to African, Australian, and South American theatres will also be discussed. Lectures and discussions will be complemented by video screenings of recent productions of some of the plays under consideration.