THEA 209C

Topics covered will vary and may include theatre for young audiences, musical theatre, or theatre in education. Students will explore the contextual and theoretical frameworks for understanding the topic, across socio-political, cultural, and ethical considerations, including Indigenous approaches and perspectives on course themes. Note: This course will be offered under different letter designations (e.g. C-Z) representing different topics and may be repeated for credit provided the letter designation differs. -- Prerequisite -- 15 university-level credits. -- Corequisite -- None. -- Pre or Corequisite -- None. Section information text: Integrating principles of Theatre Ecology, this course considers how performance is shaped by environmental, social, and material systems. It introduces the environmental theatre movement from the 1960's to the present, through site-specific and immersive approaches. Students will transform classrooms, outdoor locations, or found spaces into dynamic theatrical environments while exploring ecological responsibility and audience interaction.