Introduction to French Theater

Undergraduate / Graduate

In this introductory-level course, we will examine the tradition of French theatrical production from the Middle Ages to our present day. We will consider the immense variety and richness of the French theatrical tradition, as well as its prominent place in French society. We will read works by playwrights such as Marguerite de Navarre, Racine, Molière, Olympe de Gouges, and Jean-Luc Lagarce, amongst many others. Students will perform scenes from various plays in order to gain a deeper comprehension of theatrical structure, and to understand theater as an embodied practice.