| Mark Harvey | |
| Email: mharvey@d.umn.edu | |
| Phone: 726-8776 | |
| Office: MPAC 149 | |
| 8:00-9:00 MWF |
Course Objectives
1. To see plays.
2. To effectively evaluate theatre productions.
3. To analyze structure, plot, characterization and design of theatre productions.
4. To identify and describe major theatre genres from different historical periods.
- Wilson, Edwin and Alvin Goldfarb. Theatre: The Lively Art, 6th or 7th Edition. New York City, NY: McGraw-Hill Publishing, 20010.
- Buy 7th Edition on eBay
- Online Learning Center for Theatre: The Lively Art, 6th Edition
References
- UMD Library Resources for Theatre and Dance <http://www.d.umn.edu/lib/ref/theatre/
Class Expectations
- Class Attendance: Role will be taken each day the class meets. Each absence beyond three will result in the loss of five points per absence. Students are expected to arrive for class on time. Being late to class will count as an absence.
- The use of laptop computers and hand held electronic devices is prohibited during class time. Students found texting during class will be asked to leave the classroom.
- On Line Discussions: Students are required to read the text and contribute to on-line discussions. For Moodle log on directions, go to <http://www.d.umn.edu/~mharvey/th1001moodleinstruct.html>
- Play Attendance: Each student will see five plays during the semester. Attendance at both of the following theatre productions is required:
The Foreigner
UMD Theatre
Marshall Performing Arts Center
October 20-23, 26-29
218-726-8561Review blog deadline: October 31.
Target Behavior
UMD Theatre
Dudley Experimental Theatre
December 1-4, 6-10
218-726-8561
Review blog deadline: December 12
Three additional plays are required for the course, and can be chosen from the following list. Plays outside the Duluth area may be substituted, but prior consultation with the instructor is required.
Other Productions in the Twin Ports Area:
Circle Mirror Transformation
Renegade Comedy Theatre
Teatro Zuccone
September 15-17 & 22-24
218-336-1414Review blog deadline: September 26.
The Ladies Man
September 22 - October 2
Duluth Playhouse
218-733-7555Review blog deadline: October 3.
The Fantasticks
September 15-17, 22-24, 29-Oct. 1
The Play Ground
218-733-7555Review blog deadline: October 3.
The Laramie Project
UMD Stage 2
Dudley Experimental Theatre
October 7-9
Tickets available at the doorReview blog deadline: October 10.
Cavalleria Rusticana and Gianni Schicchi
Lyric Opera of the North (LOON)
October 14 & 15
Superior Senior High School
Superior, WI
218-464-0922Review blog deadline: October 17.
Resurrection Blues
College of St. Scholastica
October 14-16, 20-23
218-723-5900Review blog deadline: October 24
Equus
Oct. 13-16, 20-22, 27-29
The Play Ground
218-733-7555Review blog deadline: October 31
good girls, bad lit
(a Women In Theatre production)
November 12
The Play Ground
218-733-755Review blog deadline: November 14
Bug
Renegade Comedy Theatre
Teatro Zuccone
November 3-5, 10-12 & 17-19
218-336-1414Review blog deadline: November 21.
Some Girl(s)
College of St. Scholastica
December 2-4, 8-11
723-5900Review blog deadline: December 12
The Sound of Music
Duluth Playhouse
December 1-18
218-733-7555Review blog deadline: December 19.
Promote a show worth seeing, or pan a production others should avoid. Go to UMD Theatre Review Blog and post your comments concerning the plays you've seen or reply to posts by others. Each 500 word blog entry is worth up to a maximum of ten points. A minimum of five blog entries is required for the course. For those who choose to blog more than five times, the scores for the top five blogs will be calculated into the final grade.
Extra Credit
Students may choose to see more than five plays during the semester. Blogs for up to two additional productions will receive up to 10 points each.
Evaluation
Grade will be determined as follows:
Midterm Objective Exam 75 pts. Final Objective Exam 75 pts.
On-line Discussion (13) 65 pts. Blog Entries (5) 50 pts. Total 265 pts. Extra Credit - Plays reviewed beyond the five required for the course. +10 pts. each (20 pts. max) Absences (beyond 3) -5 pts. each
Course Accessibility
It is the policy and practice of the University of Minnesota Duluth to create inclusive learning environments for all students, including students with disabilities. If there are aspects of this course that result in barriers to your inclusion or your ability to meet course requirements – such as time limited exams, inaccessible web content, or the use of non-captioned videos – please notify the instructor as soon as possible. You are also encouraged to contact the Office of Disability Resources to discuss and arrange reasonable accommodations. Please call 218-726-6130 or visit the DR website at www.d.umn.edu/access for more information.
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