Theatre’s Greatest Moments: A Short History of the Stage
Ever wonder how theatre first emerged, or when dialogue was invented, or how stories were first told on stage? Or how Marlowe reconciled the medieval world of his youth with the developing English Renaissance in just one play? Or how the Restoration writers created a middle-class theatre? Or why Realism became the dominant form on stage for an industrialized world? In this course we will explore six pivotal moments that fundamentally changed theatre and society over the last 2,500 years.
Faculty Bio
Peter Davis served as chair of theatre studies programs as well as director of graduate studies at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He is also a professional actor, director, and author.
This is an In-Person, Livestreamed + Recorded Course
- Classes will meet in person at the Golden Bear Center, Suite 202/204, at 1995 University Ave., Berkeley
- Classes will also stream live, and be video recorded
- You must be a current OLLI @Berkeley member to register. Learn about membership, including our fee assistance program.
Schedule Highlights
- Course starts on Tuesday, April 1, and ends on Tuesday, May 6
- Classes meet for 6 weeks, 2 hours per session (1–3 PM)
- All course materials will remain available to view and enjoy in Member Dashboards through May 31
Member Praise for Peter Davis
I learned so much from this instructor about how Broadway began and grew as well as the development of NYC. I.greatly appreciated how thorough this subject was covered and how well and interestingly it was presented.
Enjoyed the historical information, the lecturer's enthusiasm, and the slides with images. I learned a lot!