Instructor: Derek Miller
Tuesday, 9:45-11:45am Location: Barker 269
Enrollment: Limited to 15 students.
This course examines recent scripted theater by American playwrights. We will consider the shape of the American theater, contemporary theatrical styles, thematic interests in contemporary issues of identity and politics, and more. Readings may include plays by Annie Baker, Clare Barron, Jackie Sibblies Drury, Michael R. Jackson, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Lucas Hnath, James Ijames, and Sanaz Toossi.
This course satisfies the English Concentration "Diversity in Literature" requirement for students on the “Common Ground” curriculum.