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An Exploration Of The Collegiate Experiences Of Theatre Students In A Regional University, Robyn N. Pursley Aug 2011

An Exploration Of The Collegiate Experiences Of Theatre Students In A Regional University, Robyn N. Pursley

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

The purpose for conducting the study was to describe the collegiate experience of performing arts students studying theatre in a comprehensive university setting through a qualitative examination of the perceptions that theatre students hold regarding their interactions with faculty, students, administrators, and the college campus. The study was guided by an ethnographic design identifying the sample of theatre students as a culture sharing group engaged in the formal study of theatre in a university setting. The significance of the study rested in its identification of theatre students as a student subpopulation in need of further study aimed at providing a …

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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee: A Costume Design Process, Alexis Lauren Foster Aug 2011

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee: A Costume Design Process, Alexis Lauren Foster

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

This thesis will describe the costume design process for the production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee produced at the University of Arkansas University Theatre. In this thesis I will detail the process that I followed to create and produce costume designs for the production; from original idea to completed costumes. The design process will include an explanation of my design philosophy, initial reaction and analysis of the play, research, renderings, completed costumes and final thoughts on the overall process.

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Forgiven: Creating The Role Of Elizabeth Proctor, Laura Kay Harrell Aug 2011

Forgiven: Creating The Role Of Elizabeth Proctor, Laura Kay Harrell

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

The following documents my process of creating the role of Elizabeth Proctor in Arthur Miller's The Crucible. It follows the audition process, table work sessions and my own personal and detailed journal entries I kept in rehearsals while creating this role.

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Lighting The World Of Urinetown: The Musical By Greg Kotis And Mark Hollman, Justin Brett Ashley Aug 2011

Lighting The World Of Urinetown: The Musical By Greg Kotis And Mark Hollman, Justin Brett Ashley

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

This thesis will describe the lighting design process for the production of Urinetown: the musical produced at the University of Arkansas, University Theatre, October 2010. The thesis will detail the process that was followed to create and produce the lighting design from original idea to completed production. The process covers visual and textual research, artistic process, technical process, development of light plot and associated paperwork.

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“To Kill A Mockingbird”: A Production Analysis, Richard D. Edmonson Aug 2011

“To Kill A Mockingbird”: A Production Analysis, Richard D. Edmonson

Theses and Dissertations - UTB/UTPA

The purpose of this academic thesis is to study and analyze a production of To Kill a Mockingbird (novel by Harper Lee, stage adaptation by Christopher Sergel). This study includes pre-production research that explores the similarities and differences in plot, timeline, characters, and themes between the novel and play, as well as the historical significance and contemporary relevance of the story. Notes and evaluation from the production at the University of Texas-Pan American are included.

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Assessment And Impact Of Gentrified Public Housing Neighborhoods In The United States: A Case Study Of Chicago, Todd W. Sink Aug 2011

Assessment And Impact Of Gentrified Public Housing Neighborhoods In The United States: A Case Study Of Chicago, Todd W. Sink

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Social-mix housing policies play a unique role in shaping the geography of gentrification in cities throughout the U.S. and Europe. The HOPE VI program in the U.S. is one popular example. Since its inception in 1992, HOPE VI has simultaneously displaced thousands of urban poor from their homes and neighborhoods, reduced their housing opportunities, and created and encouraged housing development for a more affluent population. Yet over the years, very few empirical studies have emerged that examine the place-based outcomes of HOPE VI within the context of gentrification. As such, important empirical questions remain unanswered. This study focuses on the …

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Transcript Of Battle Stations, Michael W. Cellers Jul 2011

Transcript Of Battle Stations, Michael W. Cellers

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This story is an excerpt from a longer interview that was collected as part of the Launching through the Surf: The Dory Fleet of Pacific City project. In this story, Mike Cellers recounts stories of finding schools of silvers and his friend "Windy" Wenzinger catching a big Chinook salmon.

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Transcript Of Jj’S Crab Pots, Gerald Johnson Jul 2011

Transcript Of Jj’S Crab Pots, Gerald Johnson

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This story is an excerpt from a longer interview that was collected as part of the Launching through the Surf: The Dory Fleet of Pacific City project. In this story, Gerald (Jerry) Johnson discusses his family’s history of crafting crab pots. He also describes the mechanics of building crab pots and why his are unique.

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Transcript Of Wrestling With A Shark, James A. Coon Jul 2011

Transcript Of Wrestling With A Shark, James A. Coon

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This story is an excerpt from a longer interview that was collected as part of the Launching through the Surf: The Dory Fleet of Pacific City project. In this story, James A. (Jim) Coon relates the experience of wrestling with a thresher shark, catching one of the largest sharks ever hooked out of Pacific City. He also describes how the dory’s fishing lines are attached and how they function.

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Transcript Of Encounters With Blue Sharks, Gerald Johnson Jul 2011

Transcript Of Encounters With Blue Sharks, Gerald Johnson

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This story is an excerpt from a longer interview that was collected as part of the Launching through the Surf: The Dory Fleet of Pacific City project. In this story, Jerry Johnson recounts two encounters with blue sharks while dory fishing.

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Transcript Of Cotton Handlines And Pistols, Paul A. Hanneman Jul 2011

Transcript Of Cotton Handlines And Pistols, Paul A. Hanneman

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This story is an excerpt from a longer interview that was collected as part of the Launching through the Surf: The Dory Fleet of Pacific City project. In this story, Paul Hanneman recounts a misadventure with cotton handlines and sharks, as well as one with pistols and salmon.

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Transcript Of A Powder-Puff Derby Loss, Paul A. Hanneman, Sandy Hanneman Jul 2011

Transcript Of A Powder-Puff Derby Loss, Paul A. Hanneman, Sandy Hanneman

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This story is an excerpt from a longer interview that was collected as part of the Launching through the Surf: The Dory Fleet of Pacific City project. In this story, Sandy Hanneman and Paul Hanneman recount a powder-puff derby race which Sandy and her rowing partner lost.

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Transcript Of The Origins Of Dory Fishing In Pacific City, Paul A. Hanneman Jul 2011

Transcript Of The Origins Of Dory Fishing In Pacific City, Paul A. Hanneman

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This story is an excerpt from a longer interview that was collected as part of the Launching through the Surf: The Dory Fleet of Pacific City project. In this story, Paul Hanneman discusses the closing of the Nestucca River to commercial fishing in 1926 and the beginnings of dory fishing from Cape Kiwanda.

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Transcript Of Climbing Haystack Rock, Paul A. Hanneman, Sandy Hanneman Jul 2011

Transcript Of Climbing Haystack Rock, Paul A. Hanneman, Sandy Hanneman

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This story is an excerpt from a longer interview that was collected as part of the Launching through the Surf: The Dory Fleet of Pacific City project. In this story, Sandy Hanneman and Paul Hanneman recount climbing Haystack Rock before it was designated a wildlife sanctuary. Other adventurers include Florence Abshear, Steven Siltanen, and Bruce Erickson.

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Transcript Of The Ocean Becomes A Part Of You, Paul A. Hanneman Jul 2011

Transcript Of The Ocean Becomes A Part Of You, Paul A. Hanneman

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This story is an excerpt from a longer interview that was collected as part of the Launching through the Surf: The Dory Fleet of Pacific City project. In this story, Paul Hanneman describes his first trip out on the ocean and how indescribably exciting it was for him. He also describes how the ocean and rivers have become “a part” of him.

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Transcript Of Salt Water In The Rig, Wendy Hay, Joe Hay Jul 2011

Transcript Of Salt Water In The Rig, Wendy Hay, Joe Hay

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This story is an excerpt from a longer interview that was collected as part of the Launching through the Surf: The Dory Fleet of Pacific City project. In this story, Joe and Wendy Hay recount a dory launching when their rig filled with salt water and the consequences of that event.

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Transcript Of Bernie’S Final Tuna Run, William D. Hook Jul 2011

Transcript Of Bernie’S Final Tuna Run, William D. Hook

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This story is an excerpt from a longer interview that was collected as part of the Launching through the Surf: The Dory Fleet of Pacific City project. In this story, Bill Hook recounts the experience of spreading his stepfather’s ashes on the tuna grounds.

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Transcript Of The Exceptional Tuna Catch, Paula Hook, William D. Hook Jul 2011

Transcript Of The Exceptional Tuna Catch, Paula Hook, William D. Hook

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This story is an excerpt from a longer interview that was collected as part of the Launching through the Surf: The Dory Fleet of Pacific City project. In this story, Bill and Paula Hook describe an exceptional day of tuna fishing.

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Transcript Of Damn Fool Kids, Clinton R. Bailey Jr. Jul 2011

Transcript Of Damn Fool Kids, Clinton R. Bailey Jr.

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This story is an excerpt from a longer interview that was collected as part of the Launching through the Surf: The Dory Fleet of Pacific City project. In this story, Skip Bailey recounts a humorous story about rough seas, walkie-talkie radios, and young fishermen.

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Transcript Of The Blimp Encounter, Allan Jensen Jul 2011

Transcript Of The Blimp Encounter, Allan Jensen

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This story is an excerpt from a longer interview that was collected as part of the Launching through the Surf: The Dory Fleet of Pacific City project. In this story, Al Jensen recounts the experience of encountering a Navy blimp while fishing with his father, Pete Jensen, during World War II.

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Emotional Storytelling Choreography—A Look Into The Work Of Mia Michaels, Bethany Emery Jul 2011

Emotional Storytelling Choreography—A Look Into The Work Of Mia Michaels, Bethany Emery

Theses and Dissertations

One of the top television reality shows today is So You Think You Can Dance? This show showcases many talents of top choreographers, including Ms. Mia Michaels. But what makes her stand out from the other choreographers in her field? With this thesis I explore why I believe Mia Michaels to be the best emotional storytelling choreographer of the twenty-first century. Analyzing examples from the show, four from Michaels and four from other choreographers and using a movement scoring method, I find why her work stands out. I will also explain how Michaels got her start in choreography, her philosophy …

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Transcript Of The Garibaldi Coast Guard Rescue, Richard Carter, William Carter Jul 2011

Transcript Of The Garibaldi Coast Guard Rescue, Richard Carter, William Carter

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This story is an excerpt from a longer interview that was collected as part of the Launching through the Surf: The Dory Fleet of Pacific City project. In this story, Dick and Bill recount a harrowing rescue by the Garibaldi Coast Guard.

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Transcript Of My Father's Fish Company, Rod Hogevoll Jul 2011

Transcript Of My Father's Fish Company, Rod Hogevoll

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This story is an excerpt from a longer interview that was collected as part of the Launching through the Surf: The Dory Fleet of Pacific City project. In this story, Rod Hogevoll recounts why his father, Jack Hogevoll, decided to move to Pacific City and establish a fish-buying business. Rod also describes his work in the fish market that was eventually named the Kiwanda Fish Company.

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The Art Of Sharon Paz, Dörte Ilsabé Denneman Jul 2011

The Art Of Sharon Paz, Dörte Ilsabé Denneman

SWITCH

This article describes Sharon Paz’s performances, theatrical installations, and video works, which combine themes of war, entertainment, and everyday life.

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A Hell House Divided: Performing Identity Politics Through Christian Mediums Of Proselytization, Allan N. Davis Jul 2011

A Hell House Divided: Performing Identity Politics Through Christian Mediums Of Proselytization, Allan N. Davis

Theses and Dissertations

Every year, during the month of October, hundreds of Christian churches throughout the United States open the doors of their Hell House to surrounding communities. Hell Houses are Christian haunted houses designed to literally scare the Hell out of visitors so they will accept Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior. In the place of vampires or zombies, Hell Houses portray the sins Satan is mostly likely to tempt teenagers to commit. Scenes include young girls receiving abortions, young men believing lies that they were born gay, and careless individuals drinking and driving. As para-theatrical performances, Hell Houses lead …

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Transcript Of Showing Off At The Derby, Ben Hogevoll Jul 2011

Transcript Of Showing Off At The Derby, Ben Hogevoll

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This story is an excerpt from a longer interview that was collected as part of the Launching through the Surf: The Dory Fleet of Pacific City project. In this story, Ben Hogevoll recounts how showing off at a Dory Derby race with his friend Scott Rabe cost them the win.

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Co-Learning Pedagogies In The Media Literacy Education Classroom, Erika Hill Jul 2011

Co-Learning Pedagogies In The Media Literacy Education Classroom, Erika Hill

Theses and Dissertations

This qualitative research project describes the experiences of students in BYU's Hands on a Camera Project as they were introduced to co-learning pedagogies. Hands on a Camera is a media literacy service-learning project where university students are placed in public schools to teach K-12 students documentary production and media literacy. The project consists of a preparation phase and a teaching phase. In the research project, students were required to complete peer-learning and peer-teaching assignments during the preparation phase as in order to prepare for the teaching phase. This ethnographic study describes student experiences—positive and negative—with peer learning during both phases …

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Transcript Of A Foggy Neskowin Landing, Martin Yates Jul 2011

Transcript Of A Foggy Neskowin Landing, Martin Yates

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This story is an excerpt from a longer interview that was collected as part of the Launching through the Surf: The Dory Fleet of Pacific City project. In this story, Marty Yates recounts a fishing experience with his brother Rob Yates that ended with a foggy landing in front of his Uncle John Yates’s motel in Neskowin, Oregon.

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Transcript Of The Big Tip, Dick A. Yates Jul 2011

Transcript Of The Big Tip, Dick A. Yates

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This story is an excerpt from a longer interview that was collected as part of the Launching through the Surf: The Dory Fleet of Pacific City project. In this story, Dick Yates recounts a fishing excursion with three tourists from New Jersey.

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Transcript Of Damage In The Surf, Dave Larkins Jul 2011

Transcript Of Damage In The Surf, Dave Larkins

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This story is an excerpt from a longer interview that was collected as part of the Launching through the Surf: The Dory Fleet of Pacific City project. In this story, Dave Larkins recounts a frightening time getting caught in the surf.

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