![]() ![]() Working 4-dimensionally in outdoor on-campus locations, we will examine how theorized stagings can evoke suspense. As a part of this foundation, we will question the intricacies of staging through in-class discussions of theoretical works (Aristotle, Brecht, Artaud, Stanislavski, and Bogart) and the possibilities of practical creative application. Texts will include classic and contemporary drama, cult fiction, ghost stories, games, films, and theoretic source material. The paradox of the attraction to repulsion will be considered as well as the values of shock, suspense, and subtlety. As a theme for the quarter, we will explore the interplay between horror, terror, and pleasure through in-class discussions of theoretical works and the possibilities of practical creative application. This course creates the first stage in a site-specific devised work process by engaging with a topic and texts and using the ensemble itself to generate work that is then considered critically. Section 01 Heidi Coleman MWF 4:10pm-6:10pm IN PERSON - location TBA ![]() Section 02 Honey Crawford MWF 12:40pm-3:40pm IN PERSON - location TBA Three week intensive sections will take special precautions to maintain social distancing expectations while offering an immersive exploration of games, techniques, and methodologies of the stage. ATTENDANCE AT THE FIRST CLASS SESSION IS MANDATORY. Concepts are introduced through directed reading, improvisation, and scene study. ![]() This course introduces fundamental concepts of performance in the theater with emphasis on the development of creative faculties and techniques of observation, as well as vocal and physical interpretation. Prior theater or acting training not required. Section 01 Honey Crawford MWF 9:10am-12:10pm IN PERSON - location TBA, first week will be remoteĬourse meets the General Education Requirement in the Dramatic, Musical, and Visual Arts. If you would like to be added to the waitlist for TAPS Core courses for Autumn 2020, you may sign up on this form with your UChicago email address before 9:00am on Septemwhen the form will close. The following courses are offered as part of Theater and Performance Studies (TAPS) during the academic year. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Vicki Walden, Academic Administrator of the Committee on TAPS. AUTUMN QUARTER 2020 CLASSES WILL BEGIN ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH - per College quarantine requirements, the first week of classes will be fully remote. ![]()
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