Middlebury

THEA 0136

ContempAfrican-AmerPlaywrights

Contemporary African-American Playwrights
In this course we will explore how influential contemporary African American dramatists bring to the American stage different aspects of the black experience. From William Branch’s A Medal For Willie (1951) to Dominique Morisseau’s Detroit ’67 (2013), readings will provide students the opportunity to investigate how plays are interpreted by actors and directors, and wrestle with topics such as voting rights, cultural appropriation, housing discrimination, gender inequality, and equal access to education. Beyond dramatic texts and critical readings, students will hear some of the playwrights (via video conferencing) offer their views on topics and issues we will discuss in class. (Dramatic Literature) 3 hrs. lect.
Subject:
Theatre
Department:
Theatre
Division:
Arts
Requirements Fulfilled:
AMR ART CMP LIT
Equivalent Courses:
ENGL 0136
ENAM 0136

Sections

Spring 2019

THEA0136A-S19 Lecture (Faraone)

Fall 2015

THEA0136A-F15 Lecture (Nesmith)

Fall 2014

THEA0136A-F14 Lecture (Nesmith)