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Developing Actor Expertise : The Presentation And Representation Of Man In Will Eno's The Flu Season., Conrad Harding Newman 1984-

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This thesis examines my work on the role of Man in the University of Louisville's 2011 production of Will Eno's The Flu Season directed by James Tompkins. It is composed of three primary chapters: rehearsal process, character development, and performance. The rehearsal chapter compares and contrasts my experiences working with Dr. Amy Steiger on Charles Mee's A Perfect Wedding and Professor James Tompkins on The Flu Season, highlighting the value of both collaborative and individual aspects in rehearsal. The styles of the directors are observed and discussed concerning their effect upon my acting process and development. In character development I …

A Marriage Of Realism And Expressionism: Preparing And Performing The Role Of Mrs. Zero In Elmer Rice's The Adding Machine, Rebecca Rivas

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

In Elmer Rice's expressionistic play,The Adding Machine, the character of Mrs. Zero is written to forego authenticity and highlight a husband's absurd perception of his wife. The elements of expressionism in the play paint Mrs. Zero as a caricature rather than a person. In order to effectively portray this caricature, role-preparation must be rooted in realism. It is by connecting organically with Mrs. Zero's underlying truth that the portrayal of this absurd character can be made effective. Here, I attempt to find a balance between realistic role-preparation and expressionistic style of performance. My efforts are documented through journal …

"If I Didn't Ever Have To Come Down, I Wouldn't": My Process In Preparing And Playing Walter Griffin In Bridget Carpenter's Up, Jared Taylor Hanlin

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

This thesis is an examination of my actor's process for creating and performing the lead role of Walter Griffin in Bridget Carpenter's contemporary drama Up. It is composed entirely of journal entries detailing my preparation and observations from the beginning of the audition process (August 22, 2011) through the closing of the show (October 9, 2011) and ending with reflective evaluations after closing. Up was produced by the University of Arkansas Department of Drama at the University Theatre and directed by Amy Herzberg.

A Broken Butterfly: Playing The Role Of Daisy In Elmer Rice's The Adding Machine, Brandi Lynn Hoofnagle

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

This thesis will examine the process of acting the role of Daisy in Elmer Rice's The Adding Machine. Rehearsals for this production began September 21 continued through November 20, 2011. The production was directed by third year M F A candidate Esteban Arevalo Ibanez and produced at the Kernodle Theatre by the University of Arkansas. The body of this thesis is constructed with a text and character analysis integrated into daily rehearsal journals, documenting the process of this production from auditions to the final performance. Through reflection and description of process, I hope to show the creation the actor goes …

Playing Ann In Arthur Miller's All My Sons: One Actress' Approach In Creating A Role, Abbey Jo Molyneux

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

The intent of this thesis, Playing Ann in Arthur Miller's All My Sons: One Actress' Approach in Creating a Role, is to document the research, analysis, and personal journey that informed the rehearsal and production processes in my portrayal as the character in the aforementioned title. This thesis includes the following five chapters: Script Analysis, Character Analysis, Created Materials, Reflections on the Audition, Rehearsal, and Production Processes, and A Summation of the Creative Process. All My Sonsby Arthur Miller was produced by the University of Arkansas in the University Theatre February 1-10, 2008, and directed by Michael Landman.

Power And Relationships In The Plays Of Neil Labute: Directing And Performing In Some Girl(S), Mary Peyton Griffith

Scripps Senior Theses

This thesis explores the major works of Neil LaBute's career as a playwright and screenwriter, including the criticism he has received on theatrical and literary levels. The themes most prevalent in the thesis are the use of power and manipulation in the relationships between LaBute's characters and the ongoing maturation of his characters that coincides with the maturation of his work. The second section of the thesis follows the production, directing, and acting in LaBute's play Some Girl(s).

Poor Murderer Strike Erase The Maze Poster, Providence College

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Poor Murderer strike

Sunday, April 15, 2012

The Music And The Mirror Cast And Crew Poster, Providence College

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The Music and the Mirror cast and crew informational poster

Lend Me A Tenor Audition And Actor Agreement Form, Providence College

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Lend Me a Tenor audition and actor agreement form

Poor Murderer Audition Form, Providence College

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Poor Murderer Actor Agreement, Providence College

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Poor Murderer actor agreement

The Fight Master, Spring 2012, Vol. 34 Issue 1, The Society Of American Fight Directors

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Poor Murderer Playbill, Providence College

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Angell Blackfriars Theatre

Poor Murderer by Pavel Kohout

March 30 - April 1 & April 13 - 15, 2012

Directed by John Garrity

Scenic Design: Carl Gudenius & Shuxing Fan

Lighting Design: Tim Cryan

Vocal Coach: David Harper

Costume Design: Kathryn Kawecki

Sound Design: Paul Perry

Choreography: Rebecca Sawicki '14

Cast: Patrick Mark Saunders - ANTON IGNATYEVICH KERZHENTSEV; Kelly Smith - NURSE ANYA; Grace Curley - NURSE BERTA; Kevin Lynch - PROFESSOR DRZHEMBITSKY; Jeff DeSisto - FIRST ACTOR; also: Alexy Konstantinovich Savelyov, Polonius & Hamlet II; Aubrey Dion - FIRST ACTRESS; also: …

Poor Murderer Poster, Providence College, Coyote Hill

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Poor Murderer by Pavel Kohout

March 30 - April 1 & April 13-15, 2012

Letter From The Department Of Theatre, Dance & Film To The Dominican Fathers And Sisters, Department Of Theatre, Dance & Film

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Letter from the Department of Theatre, Dance & Film to the Dominican Fathers and Sisters inviting them to a production of Poor Murderer.

March 16, 2012

The Music And The Mirror Strike Poster, Providence College

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The Music and the Mirror strike

Sunday, February 12, 2012

The Music And The Mirror Poster, Providence College

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Bowab Studio Theatre, Smith Center for the Arts

The Music and the Mirror, a musical revue

February 10-12, 2012

Student-Led Revue To Perform The Music And The Mirror February 10-12, Providence College

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PC Now news webpage printout about The Music and the Mirror

February 7, 2012

Lend Me A Tenor Strike Poster, Providence College

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Lend Me a Tenor strike

February 5, 2012

Poor Murderer Media Release, Susan Werner

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Poor Murderer media release

February 2012