TH 629 - Community Engagement from the Stage

Credits: 4 credits
(Spring)

Explores the community engagement efforts of professional theaters. Students learn about initiatives from a diversity of theaters, discuss various goals and pedagogical approaches, and explore the politics of community engagement through the arts. The course has a significant focus on the Boston area and includes discussions with guests from local theaters. Students put their learning into practice by assisting on community engagement initiatives at ArtsEmerson and devising and implementing projects for Emerson Stage.