Theatre History Course
This course journeys through theatre history starting from Greek tragedies up to postdramatic performances, equipping you with essential tools for rehearsals, directing, and classroom instruction. It links traditional plays with today's practices, enhancing your artistic decisions across various stages and settings.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Discover the evolution of theatre from ancient Greek tragedies and medieval plays to Renaissance drama, realism, modernism, and modern postdramatic forms. Acquire practical skills for analysing texts, staging productions, making acting decisions, and creating ensemble works, along with classroom exercises, comparison charts, and timelines to boost your creative and teaching abilities.
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Develop skills
- Analyse classic plays by decoding their structure, style, and staging needs swiftly.
- Apply historical acting techniques from Greek, Renaissance, and realist eras in performances.
- Direct scenes using theories like Brecht, absurdism, and realism during rehearsals.
- Create modern works by combining postdramatic, multimedia, and team-based approaches.
- Develop concise timelines for effective theatre history teaching sessions.
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