21M.621 Theater and Cultural Diversity in the U.S., Spring 2004
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Author(s)
DeFrantz, Thomas
Alternative Title
Theater and Cultural Diversity in the U.S.
Date Issued
June 2004
Abstract
A study of contemporary North American theater movements and selected individual works that are organized around issues of ethnic and socio-cultural identity. Class lectures and discussions analyze samples of African-American, Chicano, Asian-American, Puerto Rican and Native American theater taking into consideration their historical and political context. Performance exercises help students identify the theatrical context and theatrical forms and techniques used by these theaters. From the course home page: Course Description This course explores contemporary American theatrical expression as it may be organized around issues of ethnic and cultural identity. This exploration will include the analysis of performances, scripts, and video documentation, as well as the invention of original documents of theatrical expression. Class lectures and discussions will analyze samples of Native American, Chicano, African American, and Asian American theater, taking into consideration the historical and political context for the creation of these works. Performance exercises will help students identify theatrical forms and techniques used by these theaters, and how these techniques contribute to the overall goals of specific theatrical expressions.
Subjects
Theater
Culture
Diversity
Performance
American
African
Asian
Script
Video
Chicano
Native American
Political
Act
Dance
diversity
united states
gender
MIT Department
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Music and Theater Arts Section
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