Encounters in Global Perf

1 Credit · Level: Graduate, Undergraduate

How can artwork alter our perceptions of today’s most pressing topics? And why does live performance remain a powerful venue for fostering community and communicating critical messages? Designed for students across the disciplines with an interest in the power of performance and the arts to engage with global issues, this one-credit course offers Georgetown students exposure to and engagement with a diverse set of acclaimed theatrical productions presented in the Washington, DC area—including in-depth interaction with creative professionals from these productions. No previous experience with performing arts is required. This section will meet every other Thursday throughout the semester. Most class sessions will meet from 4:00-6:00pm. During two class meetings, we will meet from approximately 7:00-9:30pm off-campus to attend live performances. Students will be provided free tickets and transportation to the performances in Washington, DC. Each performance will also include an opportunity to talk to members of the production’s or theater’s creative team.