Academic Units
0
Section Number
234SNR323
Instruction Method
Classroom
Roxie Does Chicago: Evolution of a Story
The Jazz Age, the Windy City and new female freedoms—all resulting in the 1924 murder trials of two women. Those events became a century-long metaphor for urban life in its ubiquitous, immodest greed and glitz, expressed in Chicago, a 1924 satirical play, a 1975 Broadway musical and three movies. Each one presented Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly as fictional counterparts for the two women’s momentary fame, each era expressing its unique cultural tone. We will first discuss the true history, the initial play and the later musical. With that context, we will watch the 1927 silent drama Chicago and the 1942 comedy Roxie Hart, starring Ginger Rogers. Finally, we will watch the 2002 film Chicago, a multi-Oscar winner (Best Picture, etc.), better understanding its extraordinarily complex filmmaking.
Location
Watermelon Music
Watermelon Music
1970 Lake Blvd. suite 1, Davis, CA, 95616
Section Notes
Students receive an Enrollment Confirmation by email after enrolling in this course online or by phone with our Student Services team. 530-757-8777, ext. 1.
This course is scheduled to take place in-person at Watermelon Music, 1970 Lake Blvd. Suite 1 Davis, CA 95616. Please be watching email just prior to class for a PARKING MAP showing approved parking at the location. It is important to follow parking guidelines to respect the parking needs of other businesses nearby. Parking is limited, but additional street parking is available along Lake Blvd.
Enrollment Policies
There will be no service charge for withdrawal requests prior to the beginning of the Spring quarter. As of April 1, 2024, all withdrawal requests are subject to a $20 processing fee. No refunds are given for a withdrawal once a course has begun.
OLLI FIELD TRIP COURSE FEES are not refundable once you have enrolled unless your vacancy can be filled by someone on the wait list.