TH1913
TH 1913 - The Great Actresses and Divas of Theatre, Films, Opera, and Musicals (3 Cr.) Freshman Seminar
Theatre Arts & Dance Dept (10992)
TCLA - College of Liberal Arts
TH 1913 - The Great Actresses and Divas of Theatre, Films, Opera, and Musicals (3 Cr.) Freshman Seminar
Course description
This seminar highlights actresses and divas from Byzantium's Empress Theodora in the sixth century to America's Barbra Streisand in the 21st. The activities of their male contemporaries are well documented, but the female performers have been sadly neglected. The names of Sarah Bernhardt, Maria Callas, Meryl Streep, and Julie Andrews are generally recognized, but what about Isabella Andreini, Lillian Gish, Marian Anderson, and Josephine Baker? All have made unique contributions to theatre, film, opera, and the musical as leading female performers of their time. They were and are the role models who inspire future generations.
Minimum credits
3
Maximum credits
3
Is this course repeatable?
No
Grading basis
OPN - Student Option No Audit
Discussion
Requirements
001475
Typically offered term(s)
Periodic Fall & Spring