THEA 411 - Feminism and Contemporary Theatre

4 Hour(s) Credit
Discuss and critically engage the work of current, groundbreaking female and feminine identified playwrights. Regional theatres are rightfully pursuing gender equity on American stages, meaning one is experiencing some of the boldest and brightest voices the stage has seen in years. From the hyper-realism of Annie Baker to the gritty postmodernism of Young Jean Lee, read contemporary pieces, discuss the performance strategies and ask how the pieces fit into a feminist canon. Some playwrights discussed include Maria Irene Fornes, Adrienne Kennedy, Sarah Kane, Agnes Borinsky, Aleshea Harris, Clare Barron, Alice Birch, Gregory S. Moss, Antoinette Nwandu and Heidi Schreck.
Three hours per week with enhancement
Meets General Education: Human Expression (HE)
Major Prerequisites C or better THEA 240