Description

Overview:

This module resource explores the concept of theatre genres, starting with comedy and tragedy and expanding into modern and diverse genres such as history plays, documentary dramas, melodrama, and performance art. It emphasizes the subjective nature of genre classification and its importance in shaping audience expectations, while also highlighting global theatre traditions and regional variations. Through definitions, classic examples like Oedipus Tyrannos and Hamilton, and interactive prompts, the resource encourages users to engage with the material, reflect on their own experiences, and appreciate the rich diversity of theatre around the world.(Title Image Attribution: Typewriter by Charlene N Simmons is licensed CC BY-NC 2.0)

Subject:

Performing Arts

Level:

High School, Community College / Lower Division

Material Type:

Activity/Lab, Module

Author:

Red Rocks CC

Date Added:

07/11/2024