The Playwriting and Dramaturgy concentration acknowledges a creative and practical connection between the work of the playwright and dramaturg. Students choosing this area of specialization will focus on the literary aspects of theater, such as playwriting, dramaturgy, screenwriting, translation, adaptation, season planning, and theater criticism. Students seeking specialized experience as a playwright or dramaturg will choose from a selection of required and recommended courses designed to expose students to a broad range of contemporary and classical texts, deepen their understanding of dramatic structure, encourage collaboration, and foster opportunities for new play development. Students are encouraged to consult their advisers on complementary courses of interest outside the major, such as in the visual and performing arts, Film and Video Studies, English and Foreign Language. This concentration gives students access to a variety of hands-on opportunities within the Department and the professional world.

Admission Requirements:

• Letter of intent submitted to the Department Chair
• Interview with appropriate faculty member
• Prerequisites: THR 150 or 151 and 9 additional THR credits

Concentration Requirements

Students are encouraged to consult their advisers on complementary courses of interest outside the major, such as in the visual and performing arts, Film and Video Studies, English and (especially for dramaturgs) Foreign Language.

THR 352 Dramatic Literature Seminar
THR 380 Playwriting I
THR 381 Playwriting II
THR 484 Translation and Adaptation for the Stage
THR 440 (fulfills synthesis requirement)
THR 495 Senior Capstone Project
Four courses from (THR 340,352,355,359,382,395,421,424,480,482, or 490)