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Class number:
2447
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Title: Theater for Social Change |
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Department: Theater and Dance |
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Career: Undergraduate |
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Component: Studio |
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Session: Regular |
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Instructor's Permission Required: Yes |
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Grading Basis: Regular |
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Units: 1.00 |
| Enrollment limited to 14 |
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Current enrollment: 5 |
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Available seats: 9 |
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Start date: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 |
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End date: Friday, May 9, 2025 |
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Mode of Instruction: In Person |
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Schedule: MW: 10:00AM-12:00PM, AAC - GH |
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Instructor(s): Simmons Jr, Godfrey |
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Prerequisite(s): None |
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Distribution Requirement: Meets Arts & Identity Power Equity Requirements |
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Note: Seat reservations: 4 seniors, 4 juniors, 4 sophomores, 2 first years. |
Course Description:
The course introduces documentary-based ensemble theatre making and performance as a mode of participatory action research for initiating social change. During the semester students will engage in the process of making and performing an original work of theatre that investigates real circumstances, examines existing perceptions, identifies critical issues, and generates a public forum for social dialogue. The course work will focus on techniques based on the work of Augusto Boal and other methodologies. It will include individual research to explore ethical questions and diverse perspectives regarding freedoms and limitations of academic and personal expression in the context of maintaining responsibility and well-being within a multicultural society. |