DRAMA 2300
Theater Culture Studies I: Antiquity to Renaissance
This course is a survey of ancient, medieval and Renaissance theater and performance: in both the West and in the East, as it both reflects and shapes culture. Coverage will include the following areas: ancient Greece, ancient Rome, classical Sanskrit theater, Yuan China, medieval Japan, medieval Europe, Renaissance Italy, and Renaissance England. Both scripted theater and performance practices will be examined through the lenses of dramatic literature, theater history, performance studies, and dramatic theory. A continual emphasis will be on marginal and underrepresented figures, as we will attempt to excavate forgotten histories from the theatrical past.
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Professor Henke is by far one of the best and most caring professors I've had at WashU. Don't skip out on the opportunity to take a class with him.
8/31/2020
Henry is an AWESOMe professor. Very helpful, very easy. Many people got away with not reading many of the plays. You get what you put in. He grades essays hard, but your participation and his EASY exams make up for it if you don't do very well. Take this class if you have any interest in theater. Very discussion based but also a fun place to learn!
12/20/2012
Schvey is the man. His freshman seminar class was great and very interesting. He genuinely cares about his students. I would highly recommend any class with him.
1/9/2012
i took schvey's freshman seminar and he was great at leading discussions and is extremely knowledgeable and a great mentor. he connects with his students very well and is passionate about teaching and learning from his students as well.
11/10/2011