TH 0410 - Dramaturgy

Demand 3 Credit Hours
Dramaturgy is the art of writing and producing plays. This course offers instruction in the practice and application of dramatic theory and criticism. The dramaturg serves as the production’s resident scholar; assisting the director and the cast with the interpretation and expression of the text, and researching the context of the play to discover details that contribute to a consistent and compelling theatrical illusion. The role of the dramaturg has evolved in recent decades so, with an eye toward preparing students for the contemporary functions of a dramaturg, dramatic theory will be augmented by practice in textual analysis, research, and interpersonal communication. Prerequisite: TH 0351.