ENG 555 - Theater in England

Prerequisite, consent of instructor. A three-week study of English theater, with a focus on Shakespearean drama but also including classical and modern plays, as well as musicals. Students will read, watch, and analyze between 8 and 12 plays while exploring the rich and vibrant city in which Shakespeare once lived and wrote. Plays and venues vary, but often include productions at Shakespeare’s Globe, the National Theatre, and a number of West End playhouses. Fee: TBD. (Offered summer, alternate years.) 3 credits