Theatre Arts: History and Theory of Performance

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Professor:

Arnold Aronson

 

A study of the types and ranges of performance in various contexts and cultures. Topics include classical and contemporary theatrical performances in Western and non-Western cultures, ritual, dance, popular forms, and paratheatrical performance.

This class is intended primarily for MFA Acting students.

See Theatre Arts MFA Program page for all course information and requirements.

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Columbia University School of the Arts offers MFA degrees in Film, Theatre Arts, Visual Arts, and Writing, an MA degree in Film Studies, a joint JD/MFA degree in Theatre Management & Producing, and a PhD degree in Theatre History, Literature, and Theory.