THR 3725 - Production Dramaturgy (3)

When Offered: On Demand
The objectives of this course are to expose students to the field of dramaturgy and to provide them with an opportunity to experience the role of the dramaturg. Students practice the typical activities of a dramaturg: analyze plays collaboratively with directors and actors; conduct research on various plays’ historical context, thematic issues, and any other topics that might be relevant to a creative team’s work on a production; act as surrogate audience members in rehearsal to help a director refine a production; and prepare materials that will enrich the experience of audience members. Students will work on various plays, including one or more of those being produced by the Department of Theatre and Dance in its concurrent season when possible.
Prerequisite: THR 2005.