This course examines the role of theatre in society by culturally and historically contextualizing dramatic works and performance events, prompting students to make connections between what happens on stage and what happens in the world around the play. The course may be may be organized around a single theme, such as theatre and the environment, or it may engage with several topics such as the politics of representation, theatre and medicine, or theatre and war. Assignments include readings, attendance at performances, critical responses, and artistic creation. This course also further introduces students to collaborative roles in the theatre such as director, performer, and dramaturg. Majors in the BA in Theatre Studies must maintain a B- in THTR 102 Theatre in Society and THTR 208 Drama in Text.