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The Benefits Of Increasing Access To Theatre Education In K-12 Schools, Jaden Partain May 2024

The Benefits Of Increasing Access To Theatre Education In K-12 Schools, Jaden Partain

Honors Theses

Theatre has been a part of education in the United States since the nineteenth century, when Horace Mann launched the public-school movement, and educators introduced the children of immigrants to American language and culture. The use of theatre in education has gradually evolved along with K-12 curriculums in the United States. However, during this time, theatre has not been used as well or much as it could be, even though participation in theatre can improve students’ educational achievements while simultaneously teaching important life skills. In my research, I look at how theatre can be a vital part of education in …


Blithe Spirit: An Inside Look At The Scenic Design Process, Abigail Gracey May 2024

Blithe Spirit: An Inside Look At The Scenic Design Process, Abigail Gracey

Honors Theses

By engaging in the theatrical scenic design research process and documenting it thoroughly, this thesis seeks to explain how theatre designers go about creating a production from start to finish.