THF 402

The purpose of the course is to understand both the critical and creative make-up of a play. Through reading and discussion of the course reading material students will gain both a classical and practical sense of dramaturgy and writing. Students will critically analyze and then attend two professional productions and reanalyze the plays. Through this, students will get a better understanding of the difference between a play as read and performed and the role of playwright, director and actors in this process.