THR 100 - Theatre & Society: An Historical Introduction

1 course unit

Students in this course study the historical development of world theatre with an emphasis on the western dramatic tradition as a way of understanding how the theatrical experience reflects the society in which it exists. A broad range of theatrical literature and theoretical material will be explored. The members of the class will attend several live theatrical performances and are required to complete production laboratory hours.
Open to all Muhlenberg students, this is the foundation course for the theatre major. Students planning to major in theatre should complete this course in their first year.