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DTH 3316: Performance Seminar: Playback Theatre (3 cr.)

Playback Theatre is form of social action theatre in which actors enact audience members' life stories on the spot. Both art and service are at its core. Born out of the American experimental theatre movement, and influenced by the oral tradition of indigenous cultures and psychodrama, Playback Theatre is currently practiced in 60 countries around the world, in a variety of settings including: schools, colleges, hospitals, prisons, community centers and public theatres. In this course students learn the basic technique and hone skills in improvisational acting, ensemble awareness, physical storytelling, and empathic listening. The class will culminate with an Playback Theatre event for the greater community. Students are assigned weekly readings and a term paper. Prerequisite: Creative Process and permission of instructor. (Spring)

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