This course examines the relationship between sexuality and performance with an emphasis on queer and trans experiences represented on stage. Students will examine both play texts and performances and study such topics as drag, queer performance histories, and trans* roles and representations. Plays covered may be both historical and contemporary.

Antirequisite(s): GSWS 3345F/G if taken in 2021-22, 2023-24, 2025-26, Theatre Studies 3211F/G.

Prerequisite(s): At least 60% in 1.0 of any 1000-level or above “E” or combination of two 1000- level or above “F/G” courses from any department in the following Faculties: Arts and Humanities, Information and Media Studies (FIMS), or Music; or from any of the following additional Departments: Anthropology, English (King’s), English and Cultural Studies (Huron), History (Main and Affiliates), Philosophy (Affiliates), Political Science (Main and Affiliates), Religious Studies (Affiliates), or permission of the Department.

Extra Information: 3 hours. Cross-listed with Theatre Studies 3211F/G.