Anotace
The course will focus on text analysis of selected Czech plays, as well as performance analysis of contemporary
Czech/Prague stage productions. Students are required to read texts and attend selected stage productions.
All texts are available in English. The character of shows will vary: non-verbal theatre, physical theatre, puppet theatre, text-based theatre (students will be provided with a script in English). Students will pay for the tickets.
Tickets won't be reimbursed. Prices of tickets for students: approx. 50 - 160 CZK.
Texts will be available online, productions will be specified during the term.
The times of the shows will vary but it will be evening/night hours (shows in Prague start at 7:00pm, 7:30pm, 8:pm).
Room: 408, Faculty of Arts Building, 4th floor.
Schedule: Wednesdays, 10:50-12:25
Goals of the course: Students should learn how to ‘read’ and interpret plays and theatre productions as specific works of art.
Assessment: Active particpation, Presentation,
Final: An analysis of the selected play/show (1,500 – 2,000 words)
Attendance policy: Attendance is mandatory. Each student is allowed to miss 180 minutes. For each additional unexcused absence, the final grade will be reduced automatically.
Literature:
Required Readings will be specified...