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From Rwanda To The Stage: A Production Thesis In Acting, Kesha S. Bullard Jan 2007

From Rwanda To The Stage: A Production Thesis In Acting, Kesha S. Bullard

LSU Master's Theses

The role of Juliette Niyirabeza in I Have Before Me A Remarkable Document Given To Me By A Young Lady From Rwanda by Sonja Linden was selected and performed as a thesis project in the spring of 2006. This thesis, From Rwanda To The Stage, is a written record of the actor's process in developing the character in the form of a journal. It also includes an Introduction, Character Analysis, Research Notes, Reviews, and a Conclusion.


The Role Of Olympia In Charles Mee's Big Love: A Production Thesis In Acting, Elizabeth Nicole Travis Jan 2007

The Role Of Olympia In Charles Mee's Big Love: A Production Thesis In Acting, Elizabeth Nicole Travis

LSU Master's Theses

The role of Olympia in Charles Mee’s Big Love was selected as a thesis project in the fall semester of 2006. This thesis is a written record of the actor’s work on the character throughout the rehearsal process and performance in the form of an Actor’s Score. It also includes an Introduction, a Chapter on the Rehearsal Process, Character Analysis, News Article, Production Photo and a Conclusion.


The Role Of Hermes Et.Al. In Mary Zimmerman's Metamorphoses: A Production Thesis In Acting, Reuben Mitchell Jan 2007

The Role Of Hermes Et.Al. In Mary Zimmerman's Metamorphoses: A Production Thesis In Acting, Reuben Mitchell

LSU Master's Theses

This thesis follows the experience of Reuben Mitchell in his portrayal of the characters Bacchus, Poseidon, Vertumnus, and Hermes in the play "Metamorphoses". It consists of observations on the characters, character analysis, a daily record of the rehearsal process, an overview of the process of developing each of the above mentioned characters, ground plans of the stage layout, a review of the play in Baton Rouge’s local newspaper The Advocate and thoughts/conclusions on the discoveries made during the experience of the play. All quotations are from the text of Mary Zimmerman’s "Metamorphoses".


The Role Of Tennessee Williams In Tennessee Williams In Quarter Time, Adapted By John Dennis: A Production Thesis In Acting, Derek Mudd Jan 2007

The Role Of Tennessee Williams In Tennessee Williams In Quarter Time, Adapted By John Dennis: A Production Thesis In Acting, Derek Mudd

LSU Master's Theses

In February 2006, Swine Palace Productions premiered a collection of scenes from the works of Tennessee Williams titled Tennessee Williams in QUARTER Time. This thesis describes from start to finish the process through which the author created the role of Tennessee Williams for that production. This thesis includes an Introduction, Character Analysis, Actor’s Score, reactions to the show in performance, a Conclusion, and four appendices.


Playing The Third Man (Midas' Servant, Ceyx, Morpheus As Ceyx, Orpheus, Apollo, A, Philemon) In Mary Zimmerman's Metamorphoses: A Production Thesis, Ronald Ludlow Reeder Jan 2007

Playing The Third Man (Midas' Servant, Ceyx, Morpheus As Ceyx, Orpheus, Apollo, A, Philemon) In Mary Zimmerman's Metamorphoses: A Production Thesis, Ronald Ludlow Reeder

LSU Master's Theses

The role of Third Man in Mary Zimmerman’s Metamorphoses was performed in the Fall of 2006 and elected as a thesis role at that time. This thesis is a written record of the actor’s interpretation of the character. This thesis includes background information on the production, reflections on acting in water, a character analysis, a five column score, reflections on performance issues, and photos.


The Roles Of Scientist, Narrator, Mother, Pandora, Nursemaid, Therapist, And Baucis In Mary Zimmerman's Metamorphoses: A Production Thesis In Acting, Anna Loft Richardson Jan 2007

The Roles Of Scientist, Narrator, Mother, Pandora, Nursemaid, Therapist, And Baucis In Mary Zimmerman's Metamorphoses: A Production Thesis In Acting, Anna Loft Richardson

LSU Master's Theses

ABSTRACT This thesis is about the evolution and development of the roles of Scientist, Narrator, Mother, Pandora, Nursemaid, Therapist, and Baucis in the Swine Palace show Metamorphoses by Mary Zimmerman. The rehearsal process is detailed here in journal format. Also included is pre-show research, character analyses, production run, and post show summary. This thesis will explore the creation of these characters, the obstacles during the process, and the experience of playing multiple roles.


The Role Of The Merchant In Bertolt Brecht's The Exception And The Rule: A Production Thesis In Acting, Mark Jaynes Jan 2007

The Role Of The Merchant In Bertolt Brecht's The Exception And The Rule: A Production Thesis In Acting, Mark Jaynes

LSU Master's Theses

The role of the Merchant in Bertolt Brecht’s The Exception and the Rule was selected as the topic of this production thesis in acting to be submitted unto the Graduate School of Louisiana State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for graduation with the Master of Fine Arts degree in Theatre. The thesis includes an introduction, a chapter on preparation for the role, a chapter on implementation of the role, a physical score and a conclusion. It details the author’s approach to the role of the Merchant in performance, as well as to the performance theories of Bertolt Brecht …