Theatre History Course
Journey through theatre history starting from Greek tragedies up to postdramatic performances, developing essential tools for rehearsals, directing, and instruction. Link traditional plays with current practices to refine performance decisions across various stages, boosting both creative output and teaching effectiveness in theatre arts.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course examines theatre evolution from ancient Greek tragedies and medieval plays to Renaissance drama, realism, modernism, and modern postdramatic forms. Participants acquire practical skills in script analysis, performance staging, actor training, group creation, along with classroom exercises, comparison charts, and timelines to enhance artistic endeavors and educational methods.
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Develop skills
- Examine classic plays by identifying structure, style, and production needs swiftly.
- Implement historical acting techniques from Greek, Renaissance, and realist eras in performances.
- Guide scene direction using theories like Brecht, absurdism, and realism during practice.
- Create modern pieces combining postdramatic, multimedia, and team-based approaches.
- Develop concise timelines for effective theatre history teaching sessions.
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