THR 335 Theatre and Crisis
Throughout history, theatre has been quick to respond to the extraordinary circumstances of its time. Through war, disease, and even acts of terror, theatre artists have risen to the challenge of engaging audiences in dialogue around even the most traumatic shared experiences of humanity. This class will explore dramatic literature from various periods in history, investigating how it has taken on the Atomic Bomb, 9/11, AIDS, and more – and inquiring as to how, with COVID currently shuttering theatres around the world – the art form might still continue to provoke, elevate, and unite.