" While we read history we make history. "
-- George William Curtis
Ancient, Classical, Medieval, Renaissance, Elizabethan (English Renaissance), Restoration, Nineteenth Century (Melodrama and Romantic), Twentieth Century/Modern
The student should be able to ...
identify the significant characteristics of each of the major time periods in the history of the theatre including, but not limited to, the physical stage, costuming and stage conventions, actors and acting, and major literary figures and styles.