DRAM 335 - Seminar in Western Theater and Drama: “Serious Play: Female Authorship as Drama”

1 unit(s)

The course focuses on the study of works by Adrienne Kennedy, Irene Fornes, Dacia Maraini, Caryl Churchill, Marguerite Duras, Karen Finley, and Sarah Kane. We explore the performativity of female authorship through the study of plays, critical essays, letters and biographies. Weekly assignments include performative writing, and performance labs. Ms. Cody.

Prerequisite(s): DRAM 102, DRAM 221, DRAM 222. and permission of the instructor.

One 2-hour period.

Offered alternate years. Not offered in 2013/14.