THEA 56RRainbow Theater: An Introduction to Multicultural Theater
Introduction to Asian American, Chicano/Latino, and African American plays through reading of major authors, discussion of social and historical context of their work, and development of a production of a one-act play from each cultural group. In-depth examination of key historical context of these three cultural groups. (Offered as both THEA 56R and STEV 80H.) Admission/enrollment by audition for performance roles or by application for technical, design, or dramaturgy positions. See https://play.ucsc.edu/get-involved/auditions or email theater-ugradadv@ucsc.edu for details.
- This class is now offered only as THEA 56R.
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When it runs
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Studio | Tue Thu 7:00pm–10:00pm Fri 4:00pm–7:00pm | Steven Event Ctr 180, Steven Event Ctr 180 | D. Williams | Closed 60/100 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donald Williams | 3.8 / 5 | 1.5 / 5 | 71% | 14 |
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