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Skidmore College
First-Year Experience

Scribner Seminar Program
Course Description

Making Theater in the Digital Age

Instructor(s): Will Bond, Theater

Students will examine the intersection of contemporary theories of theater and acting with brain science, quantum mechanics and human consciousness. Students will also investigate the role of the theater maker in the 21st century in the context of these arenas and disciplines. Students will encounter issues surrounding artists' responsibilities with respect to groundbreaking discoveries in the nature of the human mind and how to best contribute to the understanding of the unfolding universe as they produce works in the digital age. Students will engage multiple learning environments including podcasts, campus performances and research settings.

 

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