A Cultural History of Theatre
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Taught by E.A. Burlingame
E.A. Burlingame is a medical anthropologist, artist and educator who has been teaching people of all ages for a decade. Professor Burlingame's education philosophy is that learning is culture. Her teaching practices are steeped in active learning and laughter.
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The spectacle of theatre has existed in many forms around the world for at least 3000 years, with evidence of it dating back tens of thousands of years.
In this class we will discover the origins of theatre in spiritual ritual and discuss the cultural meaning of this art form as it has developed in select places around the world.
This class will include lecture, discussion and activities.
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