Theatre History Course
This course charts the history of theatre from Greek tragedy through medieval, Renaissance, realist, modernist, and postdramatic eras. You'll develop actionable tools for analysis, directing, acting, and teaching, bridging historical plays with today's practices to refine your stage work and lesson plans effectively.

4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid 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 analyzing texts, staging productions, making acting decisions, and creating ensemble pieces, along with classroom-ready activities, timelines, and comparative tools to enhance your creative and teaching abilities.
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Develop skills
- Analyze classic plays by decoding their structure, style, and staging requirements swiftly.
- Apply historical acting techniques from Greek, Renaissance, and realist traditions in performance.
- Direct scenes using theories from Brecht, absurdism, and realism during rehearsals.
- Create modern works by integrating postdramatic, multimedia, and collaborative approaches.
- Develop concise timelines for impactful theatre history lessons in teaching settings.
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