Spring 2008—R 5-7:30 pm Kirkbride 006
Professor Leslie Reidel
Office: 413 Academy St., Rm 233
Phone: 831-6584
E-mail: lreidel@udel.edu
Office Hours: Arranged


TA: Kainoa Harbottle
Office: 213 Memorial Hall
Phone: 377-9648
E-mail: kharbot@udel.edu
Office Hours: M, W 2:30-3:30

 

 

Purpose

Requirements

Paper Assignment

Sonnets to Memorize

Schedule

February
March
April
May

Extra Credit

Exam 1 Results
Exam 2 Results
Exam 3 Results

I. The purpose of this course is to introduce the students to the theatrical event by examining its nature and various forms. The following three questions will be addressed through the semester.

1.  What are the human impulses that lead to the creation of the theatrical event?

2.  What is the unique nature of the dramatic form and in what ways is that form made manifest in the theatre?

3.  What is the nature of each of the elements that make up the theatre and how are they combined to create a theatrical event?

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II. Requirements

1. Text: Another Opening, Another Show (2nd Edition), Tom Markus, Linda Sarver

2. Performances: Two theatre productions of your choosing.

3. Paper: You are required to write one paper about certain aspects of the plays that you will see. The paper is to be word-processed. It will be no longer than 3 pages. To see the paper assignment, click here.  To see KKH's Writing webpage, click here.

4. Exams: There will be three exams. Exams will consist of multiple choice, true/false, and matching questions involving material in the texts, class lectures and discussions.

5. Absences: Four for any reason. Additional absences may result in your grade being lowered.

6. Lateness: Class will begin promptly at 8 a.m. Late arrival disrupts the class. Please arrive on time! Please fill in all seats from front to back.

7. Grading and Grade distribution:

1. Exam #1   33%
2. Exam #2   33%
3. Exam #3   24%
4. Paper       10%

92 and Up A
89-91 A-
86-88 B+
82-85 B
79-81 B-
76-78 C+
72-75 C
69-71 C-
66-68 D+
62-65 D
59-61 D-
58 and down F

8. Please, no eating, drinking or smoking in class!

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III.  Schedule

Feb
14

What is Theatre?

 

Chapter 1
(pp. 1-15)
21

What is Theatre and The Audience Joins In
Aristotle and Dramatic Genres

 

Chapter 5, 11, 12
(pp. 177-202)
Chapter 2 and 3
(pp.16-36)
28

Aristotle and Dramatic Genres
Dramatic Genres

 

Chapter 2 and 3
(pp.16-36)
Chapter 3
(pp. 27-36)

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Mar
6

Theatrical Styles
Writing About Theatre & Review for Exam #1

 

Chapter 4
(pp. 37-73)
Chapter 5
(pp. 74-82)
13

Exam #1 and "Theatre and Magic"

 

 
20

The Playwright's Story
Actors and Characters

 

Chapter 6 and 7
(pp. 83-120)
27

Actors and Characters

 

Chapter 7 and 8
(pp. 98-134)

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April
10

The Directors Impact and The Designer's Vision

 

Chapter 8 and 9
(pp. 121-150)
17

Putting It Together
Review for Exam #2

Chapter 10
(pp. 151-175)
24

Exam #2
Theatre History

 

Chapter 15
(pp. 249-273)

   

May
1

Finish Theatre History
The Curtain Rises
Backstage Revealed
Personal Response Paper Due

Chapter 13
(pp. 203-232)
Chapter 14
(pp. 233-247)
8

Show Biz is a Big Biz
Musical Theatre
Review for Exam #3

Chapter 16
(pp. 275-296)
Chapter 17
(pp. 298-317)

15

Exam #3 and Course Completion
Extra Credit Due

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