Play Analysis
Theatre and Film · 3 hrs Lecture
Offered: Fall Or Winter, Every Year
THFM-2703 prerequisites
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Required by 11 programs:
- THFM 3-YEAR BA IN THEATRE AND FILM (ACTING)
- THFM 3-YEAR BA IN THEATRE AND FILM (DESIGN)
- THFM 3-YEAR BA IN THEATRE AND FILM (DRAMA IN EDUCATION)
- THFM 3-YEAR BA IN THEATRE AND FILM (PRODUCTION)
- THFM 3-YEAR BA IN THEATRE AND FILM (STAGE MANAGEMENT)
- THFM 3-YEAR BA IN THEATRE AND FILM (THEATRE-MAKING)
- THFM BA HONOURS IN THEATRE AND FILM (ACTING)
- THFM BA HONOURS IN THEATRE AND FILM (DESIGN)
- THFM BA HONOURS IN THEATRE AND FILM (THEATRE-MAKING)
- THFM BA HONOURS IN THEATRE AND FILM (PRODUCTION)
- THFM BA HONOURS IN THEATRE AND FILM (STAGE MANAGEMENT)
Read from the departments' own calendar pages, where 50 of 208 programs are only partly machine-readable, so treat these as a minimum rather than the full list. Confirm with an academic advisor.
Description
This is a course in the analysis of plays in rehearsal and pre-rehearsal situations for anyone involved in practical theatre production. A variety of interpretive strategies are developed in approaching the problems of form, character, and theme in plays of different styles and periods. The emphasis is on Stanislavsky-derived techniques.
Requisite courses
THFM-1001 or THFM-1002 or THFM-1003 or 6 credit hours in first-year English, including ENGL-1001(6) or ENGL-1000(3) [prerequisite(s)].
Restrictions
Students may not hold credit for this course and ENGL-2703.
Cross-listed
ENGL-2703(3).
Note
This course is required for all Theatre students in the Honours or the General program. This course can be used towards the Humanities Requirement.
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.