THTR 414 Race and Drama in the U.S.

An in-depth study of the diverse landscape of theatre in the United States from pre-Colombian performances up to our present moment. Students will consider how the modern American theatre is the product of a variety of theatrical movements, styles, and genres and envisage how they, as the next generation, can foster a more equitable theatrical landscape. Special emphasis will be placed on plays written by playwrights of color and in discovering the long legacy of racial theatre in the U.S.