Comedy

(2 Credits)

In this course we will examine global histories and applications of comedy in performance and media as students form a company of actors, writers, and directors to produce dynamic new work. Students will explore comparative approaches to the technicalities of writing and performing comedic scenes and characters as we seek to understand the science of humor and the purpose of comedy in our own communities. Each week we will seek inspiration from a wide range of examples offered from the history of comedy, from the ancients to modern sketch comedy. We’ll finish the semester with a presentation of the original work we’ve created in the form of videos and live performance. Prerequisites: None Fulfillment: General Elective Repeat rule: Non-Repeatable. Students can only take this course once during their study at NYUSH.