I. The purpose of this course is to introduce the students to the theatrical event by examining its nature and various forms. The following three questions will be addressed through the semester.

1.  What are the human impulses that lead to the creation of the theatrical event?

2.  What is the unique nature of the dramatic form and in what ways is that form made manifest in the theatre?

3.  What is the nature of each of the elements that make up the theatre and how are they combined to create a theatrical event?

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II. Requirements

1. Text: Theatre: The Lively Art, Edwin Wilson

2. Performances: Two theatre productions—one of your choosing and one PTTP production.

3. Paper: You are required to write one paper about certain aspects of the plays that you will see. The paper is to be word-processed. It will be no longer than 3 pages. To see the paper assignment, click here.  To see KKH's Writing webpage, click here.

4. Exams: There will be three exams. Exams will consist of multiple choice, true/false, and matching questions involving material in the texts, class lectures and discussions.

5. Absences: 3 for any reason. Additional absences may result in your grade being lowered.

6. Lateness: Class will begin promptly at 9:30 a.m. Late arrival disrupts the class. Please arrive on time! Please fill in all seats from front to back.

7. Grading:

1. Exam #1 33%
2. Exam #2 33%
3. Exam #3 24%
4. Paper 10%

8. Please, no eating, drinking or smoking in class!

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III.  Schedule

Chapter 3--Farce and Others

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Chapter 5--The Director/Producer

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