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Drama Courses
Telephone ID #: 40722033
A study of the non-literary aspects of theatre from Classical Greek theatre to the Elizabethan and Jacobean theatre.
Areas of concentration will include classical Greek and Roman theatre, Western European Medieval dramatic traditions, the theatre of the Renaissance, including the commedia dell'arte, and the Elizabethan and Jacobean theatre.
Acquaintance with representative plays of the various periods will be required. Attention will also be paid to the socio-political environment of the theatre.
Lectures and tutorials. Text for the course will be History of the Theatre by Oscar Brockett. Other readings will be announced.
Exclusion: ADRB03Y (DRAB03Y), (DRAB20F), DRM260, DRM262
Session: Winter Day
M.Q. Schonberg
Not offered: 1998/99
VPAB24S Theatre in Canada
Telephone ID 40722453
An examination of the development of professional theatre in Canada from 1945 to the present.
Special attention will be paid to the development of the major theatrical festivals, the regional theatre movement, the rise of alternative theatre, and current theatrical trends. Consideration will be given to the work of specific actors, directors, and designers.
Reading materials will be drawn from several sources and selected Dramatic texts will be used to illustrate theatrical developments.
Exclusion: ADRB06 (DRAB06), (DRAB24F), DRM268
Session: Winter Day
P. Sperdakos
Not offered: 1998/99
VPAB28Y The Art and Nature of Comedy
Telephone ID #: 40722863
A study of the comic form in the theatre and film.
The student will read plays by the masters of comic drama and view films that are classics in the history of comic cinema. Representative theoretical works will be studied with reference to the political and social aspects of comedy.
The types of comedy explored will cover a wide range of works from farce to burlesque to comedy of ideas, political and literary satire, and the comedy of the absurd.
The course will be taught in lectures and seminars.
Exclusion: (DRAB05Y)
Session: Winter Day
M.Q. Schonberg
Not offered: 1998/99
VPAB30Y An Introduction to the Practical Elements of Theatre
Telephone ID #: 40723063
An introductory practical course, concentrating on the non-literary aspects of theatre.
In the workshops the student will study basic acting techniques (including basic training in voice, movement, script interpretation, building a character), and will also be introduced to such technical skills as lighting, sound, makeup, set construction and painting. In addition, the student will be expected to participate in at least one production per term. Two two-hour workshops per week, plus additional time as necessary for rehearsals and/or production meetings, etc. Careful preparation for each workshop is essential.
Exclusion: (DRAB01Y), DRM200
Session: Winter Day
T.B.A. / C. Smith
Offered: 1998/99 and 1999/2000
VPAB33Y Technical Production
Telephone ID #: 40723363
An introduction to the fundamentals of the technical production process.
Students will study the essentials of production and stage management, theatre management, set building and painting, stage lighting, and sound design. As part of the course, students will also assume responsibility for some of the technical and production positions available in college productions.
Exclusion: (DRAB08Y), DRM254Y
Pre- or Co-requisite: VPAB30Y (DRAB01Y)
Session: Winter Day
Kevin Wright
Offered: 1998/99 and 1999/2000
VPAB39Y Experiencing the Live Theatre*
Telephone ID #: 40723963
Discovering the special nature of various forms of theatrical performance.
Students will attend a wide range of theatrical productions, including opera, musicals, ballet, classical plays, contemporary drama, experimental theatre, and performance art. They will also meet with theatre professionals for post-performance discussions. The texts or libretti of the productions will be read in advance. Also included in the course will be a critical component, i.e. learning how to write reviews.
This is an evening course. Some of the sessions will involve attending performances at Toronto theatres.
Students will be purchasing tickets at reduced rates through the course coordinator.
* Writing development course.
Session: Winter Evening
T.B.A.
Offered: 1998/99 and 1999/2000
Individuals will study under the supervision of members of the appropriate language discipline, and details of the course content and evaluation will be arranged in consultation between the student, the member of the language discipline, and the Programme Supervisor for drama.
In these courses the emphasis will be on the student's individual initiative, with the faculty member acting as tutor, rather than lecturer.
Prerequisite: At least ten full-course equivalents to include VPAB20F (DRAB20F), VPAB21S (DRAB21S), VPAB22F (DRAB22F) or their equivalents. These courses are intended for students specializing in drama who are not sufficiently fluent in French, German, or Russian to read the works in the original language.
Permission of Programme Supervisor is required.
Exclusions: (DRAC10Y), (DRAC11Y), (DRAC13Y)
Session: Winter Day
Members of Faculty
VPAC30Y Intermediate Workshop in Theatre Performance
Telephone ID #: 40733063
This course is designed to enable advanced students to concentrate on problems related to the staging of plays in studio situations.
A portion of the course is devoted to work with TV-videotape equipment. A minimum of three hours weekly in formal groups, and additional time in rehearsal, will be devoted to advanced exercises in acting skills, scene work, and work on productions.
Exclusion: (DRAC01Y), DRM300
Prerequisite: VPAB30Y (DRAB01Y)
Session: First Term: Winter Day
Session: Second Term: Winter Evening
M. Q. Schonberg / P. Sperdakos / C. Smith
Offered: 1998/99
VPAC33Y The Victorian Theatre
Telephone ID #: 40733363
An examination of the theatre and the drama in English from 1830 to 1880.
The course traces the movement from romanticism towards realism and the adoption of many of the conventions of twentieth century theatre.
Byron, Boucicault, Tom Taylor, Tom Robertson, David Belasco, Pinero, and H.A. Jones. The relationship of the drama to the developing modern playhouse, the introduction of new technologies, the changing social attitudes towards theatre, the growth of the Music Hall, and the influence of French and German drama in this period are also assessed.
Prerequisite: Three full-course equivalents in drama or English including one of VPAB22F/S or ENGB11Y or ENGC33Y
Session: Winter Day
A. Patenall
Not offered: 1998/99
Offered: 1999/2000
VPAD25-28H Supervised Reading Courses
An advanced reading course for Drama students.
Students wishing to take any of these courses should consult with the Programme Supervisor, M. Q. Schonberg, who will arrange with the student a reading list and set the specific requirements for the course.
The emphasis in this course will be on advanced individual projects exploring specific areas of the history of the theatre and/or dramatic literature. Proposals by students for specific projects will be assessed by the Supervisor of Studies in consultation with other members of faculty.
Prerequisite: One B-level full-course equivalent in Drama, and permission of instructor.
Exclusion: (DRAD20-24Y), (DRAD25-28H), DRM390
Session: Winter Day
Members of Faculty
VPAD30Y Advanced Workshop: Performance and Directing
Telephone ID #: 40743063
Detailed textual analysis, in-depth scene study and elements of directing for the stage in a studio setting. Detailed study of a play which will be produced in the second term.
The course will include work on theatrical technique in areas such as period style, masks, improvisation, etc.
Students are expected to participate in a major production generated by the class, as well as on specific assignments related to the work in the course. They will also work on projects according to their individual area of interest.
Exclusion: (DRAD01Y), DRM400
Prerequisites: VPAC30Y (DRAC01Y) & VPAB30Y (DRAB01Y)
Session: First Term: Winter Day
Session: Second Term: Monday Night
M.Q. Schonberg / P. Sperdakos / C. Smith
Offered: 1998/99
VPAB21F/S The History of Theatre II
Exclusion: (DRAB03Y), (DRAB21F/S), DRM264, DRM266
VPAB22F/S The History of Theatre III
Exclusion: (DRAB22F), (DRAB04Y), DRM266
VPAB25F/S Introduction to Asian Theatrical Traditions
Exclusion: (DRAB25F/S)
VPAB26F/S Women in the Theatre
Exclusion: (DRAB26S)
VPAD10F/S Supervised Performance
Prerequisites for credit students: VPAB30Y (DRAB01Y), VPAC30Y (DRAC01Y) and permission of instructor
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