Why do people love Broadway musicals? How do audiences engage with musicals and their stars? How have fan practices changed since the 1950s alongside economic and artistic changes in New York and on Broadway? In what ways does “fan of” constitute a social identity? How do fans perform their devotion to a show, to particular performers, and to each other? This class examines the social forms co-created by performers and audiences, both during a performance and in the wider culture. Students will practice research methods including archival research, ethnographic observation, in-depth interviewing, and textual and performance analysis.
Distribution Area: LA or SA
Fulfills the Dramaturgy & Performance Analysis (DPA) requirement for the minor in Theater & Music Theater.
Other Information
Course includes NYC field trip(s). HUM minors may not elect PDF. This course fulfills the DPA requirement for the THR/MTD minor. This course fulfills the “Public or Engaged Humanities” cluster of the HUM minor.
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