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An Actor's Method To Building The Character Of Mother Superior In Agnes Of God, Venita J. Matthews
An Actor's Method To Building The Character Of Mother Superior In Agnes Of God, Venita J. Matthews
University of New Orleans Theses and Dissertations
ABSTRACT
Agnes of God is the story of a nun (Agnes) who gets pregnant while living in a convent. She almost dies after giving birth to a baby, who was later found dead in a garbage can. The cast consists of three members: Agnes; Mother Miriam Ruth (Mother Superior); and Dr. Martha Livingstone, the court appointed psychiatrist. Faith is tested as Dr. Livingstone draws closer to uncovering the truth surrounding the conception, birth, and death of Agnes’ baby.
I performed the role of Mother Superior in the UNO production of Agnes of God. This thesis documents my rehearsal and …