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Instruction And Direction Of A Process Drama At Valley View Elementary School, Mindy Curtis Jun 2010

Instruction And Direction Of A Process Drama At Valley View Elementary School, Mindy Curtis

Master of Theater Production Graduate Projects

This project entailed the selection, research, structuring, implementation, documentation, and post-production analysis of an original theatrical work created through process drama at Valley View Elementary School. Documentation includes research, structure, implementation, and evaluation of the process for the Valley View Elementary School music program.


Direction Of The Play: Sylvia, Zachary Adam Curtis Jun 2010

Direction Of The Play: Sylvia, Zachary Adam Curtis

Master of Theater Production Graduate Projects

This project entailed the selection, background research and documentation, analysis, casting, direction, and post-production analysis of Yakima Valley Community College's production of A.R. Gurney' s Sylvia. Documentation includes research and analysis of the play and an evaluation of the show as a production vehicle for the department of Theatre Arts at Yakima Valley Community College.


Direction Of The Play: Blithe Spirit, Richard Shultz Jan 2010

Direction Of The Play: Blithe Spirit, Richard Shultz

Graduate Student Projects

This project entailed the selection, background research and documentation, musical analysis, casting, direction, vocal coaching, and post-production analysis of Derby High School's production of Blithe Spirit. Documentation includes research and analysis of the play, its music, and an evaluation of the play as a production vehicle for the Department of Theatre Arts at Derby High School.


Direction Of The Play: Epic Proportions, David Franklin Crutcher Jr. Jan 2010

Direction Of The Play: Epic Proportions, David Franklin Crutcher Jr.

Graduate Student Projects

This project entailed the selection, background research and documentation, musical analysis, casting, direction, vocal coaching, and post-production analysis of Dobie High School's production of Epic Proportions. Documentation includes research and analysis of the play and an evaluation of the play as a production vehicle for the Department of Theatre Arts at J. Frank Dobie High School. The analysis also includes a discussion as to the directorial vision of this production.


Direction Of The Play: You Can't Take It With You, Lisa Dawn Nelson Jul 2009

Direction Of The Play: You Can't Take It With You, Lisa Dawn Nelson

Master of Theater Production Graduate Projects

This project entailed the selection, background research and documentation, script analysis, casting, direction, vocal coaching, and post-production analysis of Bridgemont High School's production of You Can't Take lt With You. Documentation includes research and analysis of the play itself, as well as an evaluation of the play as a production vehicle, for the Theatre Arts department at Bridgemont High School.


Direction Of The Play/Musical: Seven Brides For Seven Brothers, Joshua Robert Johnson Jul 2009

Direction Of The Play/Musical: Seven Brides For Seven Brothers, Joshua Robert Johnson

Master of Theater Production Graduate Projects

This project entailed the background research and documentation, assistant direction, assistant scenic design, and post-production analysis of Central Theatre Ensemble's production of Seven Brides For Seven Brothers. Documentation includes research and analysis of the play, and an evaluation of the musical as a production vehicle for the department of Theatre Arts at Central Washington University. The analysis also includes a discussion as to the non-traditional directorial vision of this production.


Direction Of The Musical: The Sound Of Music, Richard A. Vitanovec Jul 2009

Direction Of The Musical: The Sound Of Music, Richard A. Vitanovec

Master of Theater Production Graduate Projects

This project entailed the selection, background research and documentation, musical analysis, casting, direction, and post-production analysis of Easton Middle School's production of The Sound of Music. Documentation includes research and analysis of the play, its music, and an evaluation of the musical as a production vehicle for the department of Theatre Arts at Central Washington University. The analysis also includes a discussion as to the directorial vision of this production.


Direction Of The Play: To Kill A Mockingbird, Karen Ann Trivelloni Jul 2009

Direction Of The Play: To Kill A Mockingbird, Karen Ann Trivelloni

Master of Theater Production Graduate Projects

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Direction Of The Musical: Working, Kimberly A. Peaker-Lozano Jun 2009

Direction Of The Musical: Working, Kimberly A. Peaker-Lozano

Master of Theater Production Graduate Projects

This project entailed the selection, background research and documentation, musical analysis, casting, direction, vocal coaching, and post-production analysis of Centennial High School's production of Working. Documentation includes research and analysis of the play, its music, and an evaluation of the musical as a production vehicle for the department of theatre arts at Centennial High School. The analysis also includes a discussion as to the non-traditional directorial vision of this production.


Direction Of The Musical: You're A Good Man Charlie Brown, Megan Ann Ahern Jun 2009

Direction Of The Musical: You're A Good Man Charlie Brown, Megan Ann Ahern

Master of Theater Production Graduate Projects

This project entailed the selection, background research and documentation, musical analysis, casting, direction, vocal coaching, and post-production analysis of K.O. Knudson Middle School's production of Megan Ann Ahern's You're A Good Man Charlie Brown. Documentation includes research and analysis of the play, its music, and an evaluation of the musical as a production vehicle for the department of Theatre Arts at Central Washington University. The analysis also includes a discussion as to the non-traditional directorial vision of this production.


Direction Of The Play: Frankenstein, Ryan William Landmann Jan 2009

Direction Of The Play: Frankenstein, Ryan William Landmann

Graduate Student Projects

This project entailed the selection, background research and documentation, casting, direction, and post-production analysis of Desert Hot Springs High School's production of Frankenstein. Documentation includes research and analysis of the play and an evaluation of the play as a production vehicle for the department of Theatre Arts at Central Washington University.


Direction Of The Play: Bocon, Christina Burbank Jan 2009

Direction Of The Play: Bocon, Christina Burbank

Graduate Student Projects

This project entailed the selection, background research and documentation, casting, direction, vocal coaching, and post-production analysis of Hidalgo High School's production of ¡Bocon!. Documentation includes research and analysis of the play, its cultural significance, and an evaluation of the play as a production vehicle for the Department of Theatre Arts at Hidalgo Early College High School.


Direction Of The Musical: She Loves Me, Sheila Mcclure Dec 2008

Direction Of The Musical: She Loves Me, Sheila Mcclure

Master of Theater Production Graduate Projects

This project entailed the selection, background research and documentation, critical analysis, casting, direction, and post-production analysis of Sheila McClure's production of She Loves Me. Documentation includes research and analysis of the play, its music, and an evaluation of the musical as a production vehicle Bakersfield Community Theatre.


Direction Of The Play: Alicia In Wonder Tierra, Carla Francesca Stanley Jun 2008

Direction Of The Play: Alicia In Wonder Tierra, Carla Francesca Stanley

Master of Theater Production Graduate Projects

This project entailed the selection, background research and documentation, design, casting, direction and post-production analysis of Shafter High School's production of Alicia in Wonder Tierra by Silvia Gonzalez S. Documentation includes research analysis of the play and an evaluation of the play as a production vehicle for Shafter High School. The analysis includes a discussion of the use of a non-traditional play to attract an audience in a largely Hispanic community.


Direction Of The Play: Miss Saigon, Charles Gregory Pschirrer May 2008

Direction Of The Play: Miss Saigon, Charles Gregory Pschirrer

Master of Theater Production Graduate Projects

This project entailed the selection, background research and documentation, musical analysis, casting, direction, choreography, and post-production analysis of Lewis and Clark High School's production of Miss Saigon. Documentation includes research and analysis of the play, its music, and an evaluation of the musical as a production vehicle for the Tiger Drama Department at Lewis and Clark High School.


Bernard Shaw's Arms And The Man, Richard Hinz Apr 2008

Bernard Shaw's Arms And The Man, Richard Hinz

Master of Theater Production Graduate Projects

Arms and the Man is one of Shaw's most beloved works. It's commentary on love, war and society is as applicable today as it was in the late nineteenth century. The comedy of the play is seen through the juxtaposition of character and the changes in attitude the main character and others goes through as the play progresses. Given the current conflict our country is involved in, audiences of today can readily relate to the ideas presented by Shaw on war and military action. Love is a theme that is universal and remains a timeless theme in all entertainment media …


Direction Of The Play/Musical: The Orphan Train, Tamara E. Burnett Apr 2008

Direction Of The Play/Musical: The Orphan Train, Tamara E. Burnett

Master of Theater Production Graduate Projects

This project entailed the selection, background research and documentation, music research, casting, direction, vocal coaching, and post-production analysis of McKnight Middle School's production of Tamara E. Burnett's The Orphan Train. Documentation includes research and analysis of the play and an evaluation of the play as a production vehicle for the department of Theatre Arts at Central Washington University.


Direction Of The Process Drama Piece: Making Sense Of Our Town, Janice L. Susko Mar 2008

Direction Of The Process Drama Piece: Making Sense Of Our Town, Janice L. Susko

Master of Theater Production Graduate Projects

This is a project report on a Process Drama piece conceived for Shortridge Middle School students in Indianapolis, Indiana. This project entailed the selection, background research and documentation of Thorton Wilder's Our Town, decisions about concept and themes to aid in its direction, and preplanning the layers to build structure so students at Shortridge Middle School could inquire, investigate, explore, and create their own interpretation of the play. The analysis includes a discussion as to the non-traditional directorial vision of this production.


Direction Of The Play/Musical: Suessical, Ellicia M. Mertens Jan 2008

Direction Of The Play/Musical: Suessical, Ellicia M. Mertens

Graduate Student Projects

Seussical is a compilation of many of Dr. Seuss' beloved story books. The Cat in the Hat serves as the emcee for the evening, taking the audience through the stories of Horton Hears a Who, The Better Butter Battle Book, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, Oh! The Places You'll Go, and many others. All of these stories are given an intertwining story line, with Horton serving as the protagonist. Horton has to overcome two main obstacles in the play; first, he needs to save the planet of Who, and secondly, he needs to save the egg abandoned by Mayzie LaBird. …


Direction Of The Play: The Adventures Of Tom Sawyer, Emily Rollie Jan 2008

Direction Of The Play: The Adventures Of Tom Sawyer, Emily Rollie

Graduate Student Projects

This project entailed the selection, background research and documentation, language and dialect analysis, casting, direction, vocal coaching, choreographing and post-production analysis of Central Washington University's production of Emily Anne Rollie's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Documentation includes research and analysis of the play, its language, and an evaluation of the play as a production vehicle for the department of Theatre Arts at Central Washington University.


Direction Of The Musical: The Fantasticks, Robert Todd Meek Jan 2008

Direction Of The Musical: The Fantasticks, Robert Todd Meek

Graduate Student Projects

This project entailed the selection, background research and documentation, musical analysis, casting, direction, vocal coaching, and post-production analysis of Ridgefield High School's production of Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt's The Fantasticks. Documentation includes research and analysis of the play, its music, and an evaluation of the musical as a production vehicle for the Department of Theatre Arts at Central Washinton University. The analysis also includes a discussion as to the non-traditional directorial vision of this production.


Direction Of The Play: The Importance Of Being Earnest, Dalton Robert Hamilton Jul 2007

Direction Of The Play: The Importance Of Being Earnest, Dalton Robert Hamilton

Master of Theater Production Graduate Projects

This project entailed the selection, background research and documentation, casting, direction, and post-production analysis of Cranbrook Community Theatre's production of Oscar Wildes's The Importance of Being Earnest. Documentation includes research and analysis of the play, and an evaluation of the play as a production vehicle for the department of Theatre Arts at Central Washington University.


Direction Of Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Debra C. Susi Jul 2007

Direction Of Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Debra C. Susi

Master of Theater Production Graduate Projects

This project entailed the selection, background research and documentation, musical analysis, casting, direction, and postproduction analysis of Waterville Opera House's production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Documentation includes research and analysis of the play, its music and an evaluation of the musical as a production vehicle for the department of Theatre Arts at Central Washington University.


Direction Of The Play: Cyrano, Sharon Deady Apr 2007

Direction Of The Play: Cyrano, Sharon Deady

Master of Theater Production Graduate Projects

This project entailed the selection, background research and documentation, choreography, music analysis, casting, direction, vocal coaching, and post- production analysis of La Quinta High School's production of Sharon Deady's Cyrano. Documentation includes research and analysis of the play, and an evaluation of the play as a production vehicle for the department of Theatre Arts at Central Washington University. The analysis also includes a discussion as to the non-traditional directorial vision of this production.


Direction Of The Play: Treehouses, Darryl Blaine Hovis Apr 2007

Direction Of The Play: Treehouses, Darryl Blaine Hovis

Master of Theater Production Graduate Projects

This project entailed the selection, background research and documentation, casting, direction, and post-production analysis of the Culver City Academy of Visual and Performing Arts' production Treehouses by Elizabeth Kuti. Documentation includes research and analysis of the play, directorial vision, and an evaluation of the play as a production vehicle for the Blurred Vision Theatre Company, the theatre department of the Culver City Academy of Visual & Performing Arts at Culver City High School.


Direction Of The Play: Bocon, Amber Mae Peoples Jan 2007

Direction Of The Play: Bocon, Amber Mae Peoples

Graduate Student Projects

This project entailed the selection, background research and documentation, design, casting, direction, technical direction, workshop facilitation, tour management, and post-production analysis of the production of ¡Bocon!. Documentation includes research and analysis of the play, workshop artifacts, and an evaluation of the play as a production vehicle for the Theatre Arts Department of the Bridges Project at Central Washington University. The analysis also includes a discussion as to the process-based vision of this production.


Direction Of The Play: Bus Stop, Brett Eshelman Jan 2007

Direction Of The Play: Bus Stop, Brett Eshelman

Graduate Student Projects

This project entailed the selection, background research and documentation, analysis, casting, directing, dialect coaching and post-production analysis of Boise High School's production of William Inge's Bus Stop. Documentation included research and analysis of the play and an evaluation of the play as a production vehicle for the department of Theatre Arts at Central Washington University. The analysis also includes a discussion of the directorial vision of this production.


Direction Of The Play: Antigone By Sophocles, Translation By Ian Johnston, Ronald Darrell Barnett Jan 2007

Direction Of The Play: Antigone By Sophocles, Translation By Ian Johnston, Ronald Darrell Barnett

Master of Theater Production Graduate Projects

This project entailed the selection, background research and documentation, scenic and lighting design, costume design and creation, casting, direction, and post-production analysis of St. Helens High School's production of Sophocles' Antigone. Documentation includes research and analysis of the play, and an evaluation of the play as a production vehicle for the drama department of St. Helens High School. The analysis also includes a discussion as to the non-traditional directorial vision of this production.


Direction Of The Play: Turandot, Patricia Sands Jan 2007

Direction Of The Play: Turandot, Patricia Sands

Master of Theater Production Graduate Projects

This project included the selection, background research and documentation, analysis, casting, direction, and post-production analysis of the Taipei American School Upper School's production ofTurandot by Carlo Gozzi. Documentation includes research and analysis of the play, and an evaluation of the play as a production vehicle for the department of Theatre Arts at Central Washington University. The analysis also includes a discussion as to the non-traditional directorial vision of this production.


Direction Of The Production Much Ado About Nothing, Julie A. Somers-Gulsvig Jul 2006

Direction Of The Production Much Ado About Nothing, Julie A. Somers-Gulsvig

Master of Theater Production Graduate Projects

The pre-production research included an investigation of the political milieu and social norms of Elizabethan England during Shakespeare's lifetime; Shakespeare's biography; and the historical and cultural context of southern Italy during the late Renaissance. The study also included an examination of Much Ado About Nothing in terms of its relationship to Shakespeare's canon, as well as an investigation of its origin. The task of understanding Shakespearean text, and cutting the script to a length that would be more favorable to the expectations of a modem audience was also undertaken. Finally, an analysis of the dramatic action was conducted. Using a …