Do we really need the textbook for this class?

The textbook was used to read certain plays. If I remember, one of your tutorial assignments is a group work that involves choosing a short film or a play to research. There is also a final essay about a movie(if you choose play for tutorial assignment) or play(if you choose film for the tutorial). Having the book also makes it less of a hassle when editing/ referencing material for the essay. IMO.