Oriental and Western Theatre Theory

Paper Code: 
24TTS331
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to accumulate knowledge of Oriental and Western theatre, contemporary works and prominent play writes.

6.00
Unit I: 
History of Western Theatre

• Evolution, Classical Greek and Roman Drama – Sophocles and Aeschylus

6.00
Unit II: 
European Theatre

• Italian Commedia Dell’Arte
• French Farce

6.00
Unit III: 
Shakespearian Theatre

• Shakespearian Style of Writing and analysis of some of his plays.

6.00
Unit IV: 
Oriental Theatre

• Japanese
• Chinese
• Indonesian
• Their influence on Indian Theatre and Culture.

6.00
Unit V: 
Known Works of Theatre Directors

• Study of works created by Ratan Thayyam, Peter Bruck,

Essential Readings: 

1. Encyclopedia of World Drama – John Gassnel
2. The theatre of Bertolt Brecht – John willet
3. At work with Grotowski on physical actions – Thomas Richards - pubished by Routledge
4. Games for Actors and Non-actors – Augusto Boal
5. The theatre of Bertolt Brecht – John willet

References: 

1. William Shakespeare - Romeo and Juliet
2. William Shakespeare – Julius Ceaser
3. What we do – Working in the Theatre – Bo Metzler – Publishers – Infinity Publishing. Com

e-Resources
1. https://youtu.be/h_0TAXWt8hY?si=NSSe3iv-bRqWIAEb
2. https://youtu.be/o_VPnwAsQDg?si=emET1hek2HqpLxgR
3. https://youtu.be/oidE2SSDczw?si=JGx9CFbJbVhK11_o
4. https://youtu.be/aSRLK7SogvE?si=3a2xyz6zOjh_XVD8

Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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