THTR 4462 Playwriting II
Attendance at local productions of new plays is expected. This laboratory course continues the work begun in Playwriting I on an advanced level and a more independent basis. In addition to in-class writing and take-home assignments, students will write a full-length play or two complete one-acts. Short assignments will explore voice, autobiography, and adaptation. Students will read and discuss playwriting theory, as well as recent nationally recognized plays to understand the context of their work in contemporary American theatre. This course will also prepare students to be a collaborative playwright in the rehearsal room.
Course overview
- Department
- Theatre
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Biannually in the Spring
Catalog details
Requirements fulfilled
- Theatre: Theatre elective, THTR2000 and above (one course; three 1-credit mini-courses may be bundled) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Theatre: Upper-level Performance/Production courses (two courses, numbered THTR3300–THTR3369 or THTR4400–THTR4469) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 5.00 / 5 · Excellent
- Instructor rating
- 5.00 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 1
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2024 | Scott Cummings | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4–6 hrs/week | 4 of 5 |