The course research project is a more formal research project on a specific theatre topic studied or prominent in the field. The project could be on one of the theatrical topics listed below…or elect to pick a topic of your own (with approval by the instructor).
- Early Theatre: The Greek City Dionysia Festival
- Japanese Kabuki Theatre
- Christopher Marlowe: The Other Elizabethan Playwright
- Lord Chamberlain’s Men
- London’s Historic Drury Lane Theatre
- Tennessee Williams and Society’s Outcasts
- American Musicals by Stephen Sondheim
- Theatre in Prisons
- The Tony Awards
- Stage Musicals on Film
Areas that could be covered by this presentation include (but are not limited by) the following:
- a general history of the period, event, playwright, etc.
- staging and production conventions, if applicable
- plays and/or other related productions produced
- audience responses to or involvement in theatre
- impact on society and culture
Unlike other assignments in this course, the project is not necessarily a normal written essay (though an enhanced written research project would be acceptable). Think originality and creativity…that is, graphics, charts, images/videos, Powerpoint/Prezi programs, audio or visual presentations, etc. are all accepted and encouraged. If created in Word, 5-7 pages is recommended; if created in Powerpoint/Prezi, 12-14 panels is suggested. Worth 15 points, Early submissions are encouraged and will always be accepted. This project is graded according to the Course Research Project Rubric.
Extra Credit Opportunity – Turn this research project into a classroom presentation and earn up to ten extra credit points.
