Survey of the premodern global history of theatre, and performance from its earliest ritual, manifestations to the late 18th century., Performance traditions, plays, theories, and, dramatic expressions from Europe, the Middle, East, Africa, and Asia. Emphasis will be placed, on the reciprocal relationship between, drama/performance and religion, the state, civil, society, and the individual. Students will study, primary materials, read and analyze plays,, examine documentary and pictorial evidence, and, engage both intellectually and creatively with, the material. Reading, discussion, research,, papers, exams, and creative projects.
- Teacher: Stepan Simek