Intro to Social Issues Theatre Theatre 218/Gender and Women’s Studies 218
3 credit hours
An introductory exploration/survey of the rich histories, theories and practices of community-based and social issues theatre. Lively connection of social issues in today’s world through discussion, participation, lecture and performance! Mondays and Wednesdays, 1:00–2:50 p.m., Armory 160
Devising Social Issues Theatre Theatre 418/Gender and Women’s Studies 418
3 credit hrs undergraduate/4 credit hrs graduate
Focus on writing and devising theatre explicitly concerned with social issues in the context of community. Works created in this course may go on to be performed in the ensemble! Mondays and Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.–12:50 p.m., Armory Free Theatre (160 Armory).
Leading Post-Performance Dialog Theatre 417/Gender and Women’s Studies 417
4 credit hours
Arts engagement exploration and the dramaturge in social issues theatre. Includes hands-on experience of animateur (facilitation) work with the INNER VOICES Social Issues Theatre ensemble.Great class for those who want to apply theatre in their work such as social workers, educators, and other arts and community focused practitioners.
Tuesdays and Thursdays 4-5:50 p.m. with additional times scheduled for fieldwork with audiences.
INNER VOICES Social Issues Theatre ensemble Theatre 400m 2 credit hours The focus of the ensemble is on public performances. The ensemble performs 12 times per semester on average. Open to all students and, while past experience is useful, it is not necessary. Students may choose to receive credit for their participation in the ensemble. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 5:00-7:00 p.m., Armory Free Theatre (160 Armory).
Course instructors are active practitioners in their fields. Questions? Contact Lisa Fay, lfay@illinois.edu <mailto:lfay@illinois.edu> or 217-244-0212 or innervoices@illinois.edu <mailto:innervoices@illinois.edu>
INNER VOICES Social Issues Theatre takes on subject matter that is timely and often difficult to address. This requires a willingness to be open-minded and curious about social issues and justice on the part of all who participate in the project. Past topics have included hate crimes, sexual assault, body image, gender identity and transphobia, racism, socioeconomic status, and suicide.
INNER VOICES Social Issues Theatre is co-sponsored by the Counseling Center and the Department of Theatre.
