Politics and theater go hand-in-hand. The 39th video in the Crash Course Theater and Drama series introduces plays from the futurist and constructivist movements, including works from an Italian fascist. A summary of "The Storming of the Winter Palace" also appears.

Concepts

dramatic plays, realism, world literature

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Additional Tags

visual and performing arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Challenge learners to use Martinetti's style to condense classic plays into shorter playlets
• Ask class members to craft a short play that comment on a current political situation

Classroom Considerations

• Focuses mainly on Italian and Russian theater

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Brings in humor and absurd facts to help increase engagement
• Makes a connection to world history

Cons

• None

Common Core

RL.9-10.7 RL.11-12.7 RH.9-10.7 RH.11-12.7