THEA 3316 - New Play Dramaturgy

Prerequisite: THEA 1131. This course provides an in-depth look at the role of the dramaturg in the process of new play development. The course will begin by answering the question: "What is a dramaturg?" through hands-on dramaturgical practice. Students will focus specifically on the dramaturg's role in the process of developing new works for the stage, working with student playwrights and other student practitioners. Students will engage in literary and cultural analysis of assigned texts through readings, lectures, class discussions, writing, and research, and they will undertake practical applications of their analytical and theoretical work by creating dramaturgy protocols, program notes, lobby installations, and other texts as appropriate to their individual projects. 3 credits.