What Makes a Good Play? w/Professor Vera J. Katz
Immerse yourself in playwriting and performance, focusing on plot, character, theme, and structure with master teacher Professor Emerita Vera J. Katz.
She really gave me the confidence to follow my instincts and realize my talent as a Director...
Debbie Allen
Director/Producer
Director/Producer
Course Summary
This course comprehensively explores playwriting and performance through a structured,step-by-step approach. Each class delves into key elements of theater, starting with Aristotle's foundational requirements-plot, character, theme, language, music, and spectacle. Students engage in discussions and analyses that focus on character development narrative structure, the creation of atmosphere and strong endings.
This course comprehensively explores playwriting and performance through a structured,step-by-step approach. Each class delves into key elements of theater, starting with Aristotle's foundational requirements-plot, character, theme, language, music, and spectacle. Students engage in discussions and analyses that focus on character development narrative structure, the creation of atmosphere and strong endings.
Course Curriculum
Course Curriculum
