THEA 231 - Introduction to Asian Theatre

Credits: 4

Theatre in Asian countries holds a significant reputation for inheriting the legacies of ancient cultures stretching back thousands of years. In this course students will be introduced to the many complex forms of Asian theatre by focusing on several distinct world regions in Asia. In order to expand students’ knowledge of the subject our major attention will be placed on the history and the development of Japanese, Chinese, Indian and Indonesian theatre with a brief focus on other Asian theatrical genres as well. The symbolic expressions lying behind dramatic performances, as well as mask and puppet theatres will expose students to various styles over the world that have similar and different aspects related within the cultural arts. Offered Summer, Winter and Fall.