Works of theater and performance art that explore issues surrounding queerness and LGBTQ identities, including intersectional themes of race, class, and disability.
Queer Theory: Queer theory is the study of the social, cultural and political aspects of sexuality, sexual identity, and gender identity.
LGBTQ+ characters and representation in plays: This topic involves examining plays and performance literature that have LGBTQ+ characters and analyzing their representation in the text, along with how they are portrayed on stage.
Gender and Sexuality: This includes studying the gender and sexual identity, orientation, and expression on stage, exploring how it shapes the narrative, theme and character development in plays.
Historical Development of Queer Literature: This topic involves learning about the evolution of queer literature from different periods such as the medieval era, the Renaissance, modernist movements, and contemporary literature.
Queer Performance and Theatre: This topic examines the performance aspect of plays with queer themes, looking at how the content is represented, the director's vision, the staging, and the interpretation given by actors.
Intersectionality: Intersectional Queer literature examines the way gender, race, sexuality, class, and other social categories interact within literary narratives, often highlighting where issues of inequality and discrimination exist.
Queer Language: Analyzing the vocabulary and syntax used in Queer literature and Decoding the meaning behind the specific language.
Queer Performance History: This topic covers the history of queer performance, examining influential performers, writers, theatre companies and productions from 1900 to the present day.
Creative Writing for Queer Theatre: This subject allows you to develop your own scripts and plays within the context of Queer literature.
Queer Activism in Literature and Theatre: This topic requires an exploration of the contribution of Queer literature and theatre to the broader movement of queer activism, as well as the representation of LGBTQ+ issues to an audience in entertainment media.
Tragedy: A serious play that typically ends in death or disaster for the protagonist.
Comedy: A light-hearted play that is intended to be funny and often relies on humor and satire.
Drama: A play that focuses on serious themes and emotions, often depicting a conflict between characters.
Musical: A play that includes singing and dancing, with a focus on music and performance.
Absurdist: A play that emphasizes the absurdity of human existence and often lacks a clear plot or resolution.
Performance Art: A performance that combines different artistic expressions, such as theater, dance, visual arts, music, and poetry.
Physical Theater: A form of theater that incorporates movement, mime, acrobatics, and dance into the performance.
Political Theater: A play that engages with social and political issues and critiques power structures.
Children's Theater: A play that is intended for young audiences and often includes interactive elements.
Experimental Theater: A play that challenges traditional theatrical forms and techniques, often seeking to break down the boundaries between performer and audience.