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Exploding Bombs: Masculinity And War Trauma In Sam Shepard’S Drama, Katherine Weiss

ETSU Faculty Works

This paper examines violence and masculinity in Sam Shepard's work as a symptom of war trauma, apparent in his characterization of several of his male characters as war veterans and the violent language accompanying his other characters. War becomes a cultural disease infesting and destroying the family on Shepard's stage.

El Motivo En La Ciencia Literaria: Del Formalismo Ruso Al Estructuralismo Genético, Miguel Ángel Zamorano

Teatro: Revista de Estudios Escénicos / A Journal of Theater Studies

El presente artículo expone cómo dos estructuralismos divergentes se aproximan al hecho literario: Formalismo Ruso y Círculo Lingüístico de Praga con una orientación lingüística y Estructuralismo Genético, con una orientación marxista. El primero creando en la lengua literaria y en el paradigma de la literariedad sus bases epistémicas, y el segundo promoviendo la explicación de la obra mediante la comprensión del entorno cultural en el que nace, ligando lo que los primeros habían concebido netamente en campos separados.

This article presents two divergent structuralisms approaching the literary event: Russian Formalism and the Linguistic Circle of Prague with a linguistic orientation …

Aproximación A Las Estrategias Creativas En Así Que Pasen Cinco Años: Tiempo Absoluto Y Subconsciente, Mariam Budia

Teatro: Revista de Estudios Escénicos / A Journal of Theater Studies

En este artículo la autora examina la obra de Federico García Lorca Así que pasen cinco años, desde unos presupuestos metodológicos basados en las estrategias creativas «tiempo absoluto» y «subconsciente» en relación con las ciencias imperantes en la época: la Teoría de la relatividad y el psicoanálisis

Abstract

In this article the author examines Federico García Lorca's work Así que pasen cinco años from a methodological approach based on creative strategies «absolute time» and «subconscious» in connection with the prevailing sciences in that time: Theory of Relativity and Psychoanalysis.

"Locus Del Ser": Numeración Y Precisión Formal En Las Obras De Samuel Beckett, Robert Scanlan, Diego Santos Sánchez

Teatro: Revista de Estudios Escénicos / A Journal of Theater Studies

En el presente trabajo se presenta el modelo de análisis del «locus del ser»; ejemplificado a través del comentario de Rough for Theatre Il, dicho modelo establece una clara distinción entre lo que es un personaje y lo que es un locus del ser, instancia que distingue las obras de teatro de las literarias. Se propone una lectura atenta al texto que recupere todas estas conciencias desplazadas, sin las cuales la puesta en escena no alcanza la plenitud prevista por el autor.

This paper presents the «locus of being» model for dramaturgical analysis, a method that establishes a distinction …

La Guerra Como Motivo Y La Estrategia Ceremonial En Guernica, De Fernando Arrabal, Diego Santos Sánchez

Teatro: Revista de Estudios Escénicos / A Journal of Theater Studies

En el artículo se emplea la Teoría de Motivos y Estrategias, herramienta del GIAE, para realizar un análisis formal y temático de Guernica, obra de Fernando Arrabal sobre el bombardeo al que se vio sometida la ciudad homónima. Entendida como un lenguaje basado en la repetición, la ilogicidad y el carácter colectivo, la ceremonia se muestra como la estrategia adecuada para vehicular la conciencia alienada del autor respecto a la guerra .

In this article the Theory of Motives and Strategies serves to explore the formal and thematic spheres of Guernica, a play about the bombardment of the …

Introducción A Los Motivos De José María Rodríguez Méndez En Flor De Otoño, Jorge Herreros

Teatro: Revista de Estudios Escénicos / A Journal of Theater Studies

El presente artículo analiza la obra de José María Rodríguez Méndez, Flor de Otoño, desde unos presupuestos metodológicos basados en la Teoría de motivos y estrategias. El estudio expone los «motivos» que llevan a un autor, situado tradicionalmente dentro de la generación realista del teatro de los años sesenta, a plantearse en esta obra una «estrategia escénica» más cercana al teatro de ruptura y con un lenguaje escénico distante de los cánones

de la estética realista.

This article is an analysis ofJosé Maria Rodríguez Méndez's work Autumn Flower, from a methodological approach based on the Theory of …

Triple Salto Mortal Con Pirueta: Acrobacia Escénica En Clave De «Alta Comedia», Berta Muñoz Cáliz

Teatro: Revista de Estudios Escénicos / A Journal of Theater Studies

Análisis de la obra Triple salto mortal con pirueta, de Jesús Campos García, en relación con la alta comedia. La confrontación de los distintos elementos de esta obra - espacio escénico, tiempo, estructura dramática, etc. - con sus correspondientes en dicho género, pone de manifiesto que estamos ante una deconstrucción del mismo. La estrategia comunicativa del autor ha consistido en utilizar los mecanismos de este género, del que tradicionalmente se ha servido un sector de la sociedad para reafirmar su visión del mundo, para .cuestionar precisamente esta visión del mundo. El resultado es una obra en la que la …

Motivos Y Estrategias: Introducción A Una Teoría De Los Lenguajes Escénicos Contemporáneos, Ángel Berenguer

Teatro: Revista de Estudios Escénicos / A Journal of Theater Studies

En este artículo el autor se plantea la necesidad de avanzar en los estudios teatrales hacia un paradigma crítico que responda a cuestiones fundamentales partiendo de posiciones propias, aunque ligadas a las últimas posiciones de Lucien Goldmann en sus publicaciones póstumas. Para ello, se centra en el Teatro como expresión espectacular del YO (del autor, del director, del actor, etc.) en el mundo contemporáneo y lo pone en relación con las teorías socio-políticas de Karl Popper y los recientes descubrimientos de la neurociencia, especialmente de la neurobiología de Elkonon Goldberg.

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In this article, the author raises the need of …

El Motivo De La Independencia En El Teatro Contemporáneo, Carlos Alba

Teatro: Revista de Estudios Escénicos / A Journal of Theater Studies

Este artículo explora la fuerza de mediación que el concepto de «independencia» ha infundido en el teatro contemporáneo. Su autor revisa la génesis del concepto y recorre su evolución e implementación en la sociedad occidental. Con ello trata de observar cómo la independencia, como factor de mediación, se configura en uno de los principales «motivos» que alientan la obra creativa hasta generar el paradigma estético-social del Teatro Independiente.

This article looks into the force of mediation that the concept of «independence» has instilled into contemporary theatre. The author reviews the origen of the concept and goes through its evolution and …

Estrategias De Producción Teatral: Don Juan Tenorio En 1950, Paz Cornejo Ibares

Teatro: Revista de Estudios Escénicos / A Journal of Theater Studies

Este artículo supone un análisis de las estrategias de producción escénica de los distintos montajes de Don Juan Tenorio de José Zorrilla representados en Madrid durante 1950.

This article is an analysis of the scenic production's strategies in the different staging of Don Juan Tenorio by José Zorrilla performed in Madrid during 1950.

Transitions: Starting The Second, Full Circle, Mary Colleen Vreeland

Theses and Dissertations

This thesis will focus on the transitional influences that have led me to start the second circle of my professional life. It is an open and honest exploration of the back-story of my life and the academic and professional influences that led me to seek a Master of Fine Arts Degree at Virginia Commonwealth University. With no parallels and therefore no excuses insinuated, I will be open and dissect more of myself as the whole focus of the thesis in hopes of offering clarity to myself and other mature and disabled students seeking to become a better teacher and artist.

Photography, Dance And The Concept Of Punctum, Rhiannon Newton

Theses : Honours

... catching the underground home from the performance. Alone ... tears streaming down my face ... but I feel warm, uplifted, acutely sensitive. I can't pinpoint exactly what part of the performance or what idea is particularly affecting me. There is a broadening in my screen of vision, an excitement in previously unnoticed detail... an older wisdom (Journal 2007).

"Reality' is always, already encoded, it is never raw" (Fiske in Underwood.2003, p5). Codification negates abstraction or loss of information. "We do not live among and relate to physical objects and events. We live among and relate to systems of signs" …

The Braggart Soldier: An Archetypal Character Found In "Sunday In The Park With George", Paul Gebb

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

In preparation for performance, an actor must develop an understanding for the character they portray. A character must be thoroughly researched to adequately enrich the performance of the actor. In preparation for the role of the "Soldier" in the production, Sunday in the Park with George, it is important to examine the evolution of the "Braggart Soldier" archetypal character throughout the historical literary canon. It is also of equal importance to study an author's canon of literature to acknowledge the reoccurring use of similar archetypal characters in order to successfully interpret the intentions of the author. This thesis paper will …

Not Quite The Ingenue: The Development Of The Middle-Aged Female Character In Musical Theatre, Tara Snyder

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Not Quite the Ingenue: The Development of the Middle-Aged Female Character in Musical Theatre is an exploration of the influences which have defined the function of middle-aged female characters within the musical theatre genre. This author was cast in the role of Arlene MacNalley, a forty-three year old woman, in the University of Central Florida's fall 2006 production of the musical Baby. Preparation for performance of this thesis role required identification of the traits and factors which would be vital for a realistic and relevant portrayal of Arlene. This document provides the reader with a working definition of middle age. …

Redefining Choreography For The "The Rocky Horror Show" For A New Generation Of Actors, Timothy Ellis

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

As many veterans of musical theatre strive to keep a stronghold on the traditional form of the art with shows like "Oklahoma," "Show Boat" and "Carousel," we must recognize the life of said art form must also appeal to the mindset of new generations. In 1973, a rock musical began making waves in London's theatrical community. "The Rocky Horror Show" was like nothing anyone had seen before. The show had a plot but was presented like a rock show. The characters paid homage to a youthful faction of society wanting to express its individualism. Musicals continue to explore new avenues …

The Design Process As Assistant Art Director For The Film National Lampoon's Robodoc, Cecil Davis

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

In this thesis, I will detail and analyze the production design processes for National Lampoon's RoboDoc, written by Douglas Gordon M.D., filmed and produced in Orlando, Universal Studios and Ormond Beach, FL, as experienced through the art department. The direction of the thesis will be based on how a background in architecture and theatre guides the design motivation(s) within a production team for film. My documentation will include a process journal written throughout the production of the film to include design meeting topics, research and design inspiration, sketches, budget and location concerns, coordination of scenic elements, crew team coordination, paperwork, …

Reflections: A Theatrical Journey Into The Lives Of Adolescent Girls, Leah Page

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Adolescence is a difficult time for young women. Their bodies are changing and they are being asked to conform to a new set of feminine standards if they are to be accepted (Pipher 39). Studies have found that girls experience a decrease in self-esteem during this time. They are less likely to speak their minds openly and honestly, which can lead to depression and a feeling of falseness. As young women attempt to comprehend this turbulent time in their lives, they often find strength through positive relationships with others as well as from their own knowledge and self-awareness. Reflections is …

Can A Methodology Be Developed For Musical Theatre Choreography?, Kathleen Kelly

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Limited training exists for young, aspiring choreographers who wish to work in the realm of musical theatre. University programs turn you away if your focus is not on concert dance and few good books can be found on library shelves to gain knowledge. Most books that do exist are very outdated and lack the practical knowledge and information necessary to become a successful musical theatre choreographer today. This research will help to determine whether a methodology can be developed for training musical theatre choreographers. The research data collected stems from the creative minds of choreographers and performers. A select group …

The Belle Of Amherst: Developing A Solo Performance, Janet Sue Raskin

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This thesis will document the process of rehearsing and performing a one-woman show based on the life of the poet Emily Dickinson. The script is a cutting of the full-length play, The Belle of Amherst, written in 1976 by William Luce. This self-directed project will document the process that all actors use when developing a role. The first part of developing a role includes historical research, character analysis, and script analysis. The second phase is the rehearsal process. This includes developing the physical and vocal qualities of the character and staging the action of the play. Because this performance is …

Sweat: The Exodus From Physical And Mental Enslavement To Emotional And Spiritual Liberation, Aqueelah Roberson

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this thesis is to showcase the importance of God-inspired Theatre and to manifest the transformative effects of living in accordance to the Word of God. In order to share my vision for theatre such as this, I will examine the biblical elements in Zora Neale Hurston's short story Sweat (1926). I will write a stage adaptation of the story, while placing emphasis on the biblical lessons that can be used for God-inspired Theatre. When viewing the stage adaptation based on Sweat, the audience members will understand how God-inspired Theatre aims to help members of society utilize their …

What Is Theatre's Role As A Worship Tool In A Messianic Synagogue?, Jennifer Pedraza

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

In this study, I worked with an ensemble of teenagers from Ayts Chayim Messianic Synagogue in Boca Raton, Florida to develop an original Purim play to be presented for the congregation and the public. I specifically explored "What is theatre's role as a worship tool in a Messianic Jewish Synagogue?" My ultimate goal in this process was to honor God through the creative arts, and I used the process of creating the play to discover the specific ways that theatre can be used as a worship tool, from script development to theatrical presentation. I hypothesized that theatre could be used …

Food For Joyous Laughter: Contemporary Productions Of Gilbert & Sullivan's The Pirates Of Penzance, Julia Winstead

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The operetta, The Pirates of Penzance, is a classic work by Gilbert and Sullivan, a work that continues to be produced frequently despite its Victorian setting and operatic style. For many years the standard performance style of all the operettas by Gilbert and Sullivan was upheld by the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company, who attempted to perform the operettas as they had originally been done. Though the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company helped stimulate interest in the works of Gilbert and Sullivan, nontraditional productions of G & S operettas produced outside of the company were able to reach larger audiences. When The …

Discovering My Artistic Voice Through The Stage Adaptation Of Winners Don't Quit, Evelyn Tyler

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The writings of this thesis will expose the recent account of an actor's journey while working as a writer, director, & actress. Historical facts, journal entries, personal cast photos, an excerpt of the WDQ script, highlights of the first excerpt premiere of Winners Don't Quit, and so much more are just a few features this thesis uncovers while relating to the actress process as she discovers her artistic voice. Instead of finding an acting opportunity she's created one for herself, and other aspiring artists. The scope of the research was done on a local and national level featuring a collection …

Defining A Character Through Voice Quality: An Analysis Of The Character "George" In Sondheim And Lapine's Sunday In The Park With George Using The Estill Voice Model, Michael Swickard

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This thesis explores the use of the Estill Voice Model, in particular six voice qualities (Speech, Twang, Falsetto, Cry/Sob, Belt and Opera) and their permutations, to define character, character traits and emotions. Traits and emotions that specific voice qualities can influence are, but are not limited to, location, age, background, socioeconomic status, genre, intelligence, nationality, class, culture, gender, promiscuity, disposition, pain and revelations. In particular, this thesis explores the use of voice qualities to show specific human qualities of the character "George" from Sondheim and Lapine's "Sunday in the Park with George" and the people he imitates in his painting …

Who Am I?": A Search For America's Identity Through Theatre For Social Change, Sean Bliznik

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Theatre has always existed as a didactic tool to educate society about society's own successes, failures, and foibles. The theatre and theatre artists have attempted to take society's interpretation of truth and place it on the stage for all to see and experience. Sometimes, theatre creates and performs its own truth in place of society's accepted truth by re-examining pre-existing societal constructs and creating an interpretation of truth that better represents the current state of affairs as the theatre sees it. Therefore, theatre becomes the mode by which society learns, explores, refutes, and at times, even dismisses accepted societal truths. …

Revitalizing "The Rocky Horror Show" Through Gospel Music, Kip Taisey

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

In Spring 2007, the University of Central Florida (UCF) Department of Theatre mounted a production of "The Rocky Horror Show." This thesis focuses on the author's process of using the gospel music style to revitalize "The Rocky Horror Show," a cult musical. The author uses defining characteristics of the cult film genre to establish a set of guidelines. "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" is the movie version of the stage musical and is responsible for the show's inevitable cult status. He discusses the history and journey of "The Rocky Horror Show" and how audience participation was integral in establishing this …

Design: Feel It, See It, Speak It, Do It..., Sarah Yates

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Description of Project: This project explores the design process for Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume (adapted for the stage by Bruce Mason) as performed at Orlando Repertory Theatre in Orlando, Florida. In this exploration, I approach the topics of the design process from conceptual discussions with the design team through closing night. I document this process with a lighting design journal (including thoughts about the design approach, renderings, sketches, research images, rough plots and paperwork.) The project concludes with a self evaluation, completed plots and paperwork, and finished production photos.

The Grayest Of Days, Rebecca Saunders

English Faculty Publication Series

Grandma Lin flew off on a cloud one day, and immediately her family noticed that things in their everyday world were turning gray. And even tasting gray! It was obvious to them that the grayness happened because Lin vanished. But what to do???

Camping In The Classroom: Ridiculous Theatre As Serious Drama, John Kenneth Deboer

Theses and Dissertations

My first semester pursuing my MFA in Voice and Speech Pedagogy I vocal-coached an openly gay student playing a straight character who would mask his sexual identity in such a manner that his performance became stiff and uninteresting. Rather than using his personal identity as an asset in the pursuit of a successful performance, his chosen vocal tactics removed any sense of theatricality from his performance. I confronted the student and suggested such extreme vocal suppression diminished the quality of his overall performance. He replied, "So you want me to get the gay out."His use of the phrase, "get the …

The Art Of Collaboration In The Classroom: Team Teaching Performance, Jenna M. Neilsen

Theses and Dissertations

The Art of Collaboration in the Classroom: Team Teaching Performance is a co-written master's thesis which records our research in the field of team teaching as it relates to theatre education at the university level. It is our intent that this text be used as a tool for helping universities and teachers decide if a collaborative teaching model is right for their courses. A portion of the text is research-based, examining the scholarly writings which have preceded our work. In Chapter 1, we compiled a set of definitions, in the hopes of codifying the language used within this document as …