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This Expressionist Theater: Crash Course Theater #38 instructional video also includes:
Darkness. Murder. Emotion. These traits characterize expressionist theater. A video, number 38 on the Crash Course Drama and Theater playlist, discusses key themes and works from the period. An overview of Spring Awakening, which inspired the well-known Broadway musical, appears in the video.
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Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Project images of several expressionist paintings and make a list of their shared characteristics
Classroom Considerations
- Covers the period of time just after World War 1
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Full of examples of plays from the period
- Includes interdisciplinary connections, such as art and history
Cons
- Feels somewhat slow and dry