Prerequisites: Permission of Dean

Instructor(s): Instructor Name: Robert Cooper

Office Number: Arts Center, Room 225

Phone Number: 906-635-2275

E-mail address: rcooper@sympatico.ca

Office Hours: By appointment and at rehearsals.

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
	4:00-5:00 pm		4:00-5:00 pm

Required Texts:

Romeo and Juliet, various editions

Wright, E. A. Understanding Theatre Today. Englewood Cliffs: Prentice-Hall, 1959

Recommended Texts:

Barba, Eugenio. On Directing and Dramaturgy, Burning the House.

Broadhurst, S. Liminal Acts. A Critical Overview of Contemporary Performance and Theory. Cassell, 1999.

Bly, Mark, ed., The Production Notebooks, Vols. 1 and 2, Theatre Communications Group, 1995.

Cardullo, Bert, ed., What Is Dramaturgy? Peter Lang, 1995.

Counsell Colin and L Wolf, eds, Performance Analysis, Routledge, 2001.

Cremona, V. A. and P Eversmann e.a., eds, Theatrical Events: Borders – Dynamics – Frames, Rodopi, 2004.

Jonas, G Proehl, M Lupu, eds, Dramaturgy in American Theater: A Source Book, Harcourt Brace,1997.

Knowles, Ric. Reading the Material Theatre, Cambridge UP, 2004

Course Description: This course explores the theoretical role of the dramaturge, the art of dramaturgy, and the practical application of the tools of dramaturgy to a current production in rehearsal.

Course Goals: This course should begin to prepare the student to competently perform the role of a dramaturge and critic as they contribute to the world of theatre generally and to the creation of living productions in rehearsal.

Course Objectives: At the conclusion of INTD339 students will:

1. Be able to define “Theatre” and “Dramaturgy.”

2. Be able to describe the criteria used to discuss and evaluate the main components of theatre.

3. Be able to describe the role of the dramaturge and the processes by which dramaturgical decisions are made.

4. Be able to analyze theatrical productions on stage, television, and/or film.

5. Be able to write constructive reviews of local productions.

Grading Scale and Policies:

Point Values:

Exam 20 %

Practical Contributions and Discussions 30 %

Reports and Assignments 20 %

Essays (2) 30%

Total 100 %

Grading Scale:

98-100 A+ 70-77 C

92-97 A 68-69 C-

90-91 A- 66-67 D+

88-89 B+ 62-65 D

82-87 B 60-61 D-

80-81 B- 0-59 F

78-79 C+

Ground Rules:

1. Completing assignments on time and keeping up with the class material is important for success in this course and in college. Late assignments will not be accepted except for legitimate pre-approved reasons as determined by the instructor. Examples of legitimate reasons are: severe illness, death in family, etc.

2. Students are expected to perform all assigned work themselves. Any form of cheating or plagiarism will be handled in accordance with the Honor Code Procedures. Violations of the Honor Code may result in an F for the course grade.

3. Use of head phones, cell phones and hats during exams is prohibited.

4. Cell phones must be turn off for all class and lab sessions. If the cell phone is on and rings, the student will be asked to leave the class for the day and this will count as an absence.

In compliance with Lake Superior State University policies and equal access laws, disability-related accommodations or services are available to students with documented disabilities.

If you are a student with a disability and you think you may require accommodations you must register with Disability Services (DS), which is located in the KJS Library, Room 130, (906) 635-2355 or x2355 on campus. DS will provide you with a letter of confirmation of your verified disability and authorize recommended accommodations. This authorization must be presented to your instructor before any accommodations can be made.

Students who desire such services should meet with instructors in a timely manner, preferably during the first week of class, to discuss individual disability related needs. Any student who feels that an accommodation is needed – based on the impact of a disability – should meet with instructors privately to discuss specific needs.

If at mid-term your grades reflect that you are at risk for failing some or all of your classes, you will be contacted by a representative of IPASS. The IPASS program is designed to help you gain control over your learning through pro-active communication and goal-setting, the development of intentional learning skills and study habits, and personal accountability. You may contact 635-2887 or email ipass@lssu.edu if you would like to sign up early in the semester or if you have any questions or concerns.

Blog* - Weekly discussions of ideas related to theatre theory and to the rehearsal process of Romeo and Juliet.

+ Reading List will be augmented continually with selected readings from the Recommended Texts and other sources..

Session Number	Week	Day	Date	Topic	Reading Assignment +	Assignment Due
Lecture 1	1		Jan 13	Introduction, expectations, evaluations, general discussion	List Pages to be Read
Lecture 2	2		Jan 20	Epistemology and how we arrive at decisions in theatre	Wright, 1 - 28	Blog*
Lecture 3	3		Jan 27	Plays and The Play Playwright	Wright, 29 - 65	Review #1
Lecture 4	4		Feb 3	Acting and the Actors	Wright, 66 - 100
Lecture 5	5		Feb 10	The Scene Designer	Wright, 101 - 113
Lecture 6	6		Feb 17	The Lighting Designer	Wright, 114 - 115	Checklist Due
Lecture 7	7		Feb 24	The Costume Designer	Wright, 116 - 117	Review #2
Lecture 8	8		Mar 10	The Music/Sound Designer, Camera	Wright. 118 - 124	Essay #1 Due
Lecture 9	9		Mar 17	The Director	Wright, 125 - 153
Lecture 10	10		Mar 24	Romeo and Juliet - Showtime
Lecture 11	11		Mar 31	The Audience and the Critic	Wright, 154 - 170	Critique R & J Process
Lecture 12	12		Apr 7	Theories of Dramaturgy and Criticism	Reading List
Lecture 13	13		Apr 14	Theories of Dramaturgy and Criticism	Reading List	Essay #2 Due
Lecture 14	14		Apr 21	Review and Evaluation