THEA 355 Theater Production: Dramaturgy

3 Credits

The student serves as a dramaturg for a theater production in this course. He/she conducts historical and production research on the play being produced and communicates relevant information to the director, the designers, and the audience. The student develops a thorough understanding of the play and the production concept through study and through consultation with the director. He/she is required to research the history of the time in which the play is set and the production history of the play as well as provide useful materials to the director, the designers, and the house manager. The student also writes explanatory essays for publication in the program book, identifies expenses related to his/her research, and develops a budget to meet those needs.

Prerequisite(s): English Literature Core and THEA 103 .