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The Creation Of "Echolalia: A Conversation" A Production Thesis In Acting, Olga Michele Guidry
The Creation Of "Echolalia: A Conversation" A Production Thesis In Acting, Olga Michele Guidry
LSU Master's Theses
This thesis, submitted to the Graduate School of Louisiana State University as partial requirement for graduation with the Master of Fine Arts degree in Theatre, follows the creation of a solo performance piece by Michele Guidry, called “Echolalia: A Conversation.” This solo project is an exploration of communication through the experience of autism from the perspective of parents, siblings, and therapists of children with autism, and the children themselves. The thesis includes topics of inspiration for creating this solo performance piece, interviews with experts and theatre artists who have personal experience with autism, a copy of the script with explanation …