THT 250 Theatre History I: Ancient Theatre through the Eighteenth Century

This is a survey course examining Western theatre history from the Ancient Greeks, through the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Restoration up to the 18th century as well as touching on theatre traditions of Asia. Attention will be placed on the dramatic literature of various periods, conventions of production, subsequent interpretations of the literature, the larger historical context for each period and the changing relationship between religion and theatre. Every other fall. 3 hour(s). W FAR.