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Direction Of The Play: A Raisin In The Sun, Jesse S. Montes
Direction Of The Play: A Raisin In The Sun, Jesse S. Montes
Master of Theater Production Graduate Projects
This project entailed the selection, background research, direction, dialect coaching, choreography, design, and post-production analysis of Salesian High School's production of Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun. Documentation includes research and analysis of the play as a production. The analysis also includes a discussion regarding the directorial vision of this production.
Direction Of The Play: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Jo Strom Lane
Direction Of The Play: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Jo Strom Lane
Master of Theater Production Graduate Projects
This project entailed the selection, background research and documentation, play analysis, casting, direction, vocal coaching, choreography, and post-production analysis of Winterhaven School's production of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. 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: Inuk And The Sun, Kari Glass
Direction Of The Play: Inuk And The Sun, Kari Glass
Graduate Student Projects
This project entailed the selection, academic and visual graphic research and documentation, sceneographic design and execution, casting, direction, movement choreography, vocal coaching, and post-production analysis of Alaska Theatre of Youth 2005 Summer Conservatory's production of Inuk and the Sun by playwright Henry Beissel. The documentation includes research and analysis of the play, and an evaluation of this play as a production vehicle for the department of Theatre Arts at Central Washington University. This project also includes graphic research collages and renderings for scenery and costume designs.
Direction Of The Play: Noises Off!, Michelle Lynn Morea
Direction Of The Play: Noises Off!, Michelle Lynn Morea
Master of Theater Production Graduate Projects
This project includes the selection, background research and documentation, casting, direction, and post-production analysis of Grayson High School's production of Noises Off. Documentation includes research of setting, characters, past productions, and the structure of the play. A discussion as to the directorial vision and an analysis in accordance with the Graduate Theatre Arts Program at Central Washington University is also included.
Direction Of The Play: Master Harold And The Boys, Linda Moon Thorn
Direction Of The Play: Master Harold And The Boys, Linda Moon Thorn
Master of Theater Production Graduate Projects
This project entailed the selection, background research and documentation, casting, direction, vocal coaching, and post production analysis of People Productions' Master Harold and the Boys. Documentation includes research and analysis of the play and an evaluation of the play as a production vehicle for People Productions Community Theatre.
Direction Of The Play: Rememberin' Stuff, Autumn Lee Browne
Direction Of The Play: Rememberin' Stuff, Autumn Lee Browne
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 Brookhurst Junior High School's production of Autumn Lee Browne's Rememberin' Stuff. Documentation includes research and analysis of the play as it applies to the students at Brookhurst Junior High School, and an evaluation of the show 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: The Imaginary Invalid, Dawn Gordon Schoepflin
Direction Of The Play: The Imaginary Invalid, Dawn Gordon Schoepflin
Graduate Student Projects
This project entailed the selection, background research and documentation, casting, direction, and post-production analysis of Richland High School's production of Moliere's The Imaginary Invalid. Documentation includes research and analysis of the play, its music, and an evaluation of the play as a production vehicle for the department of Richland High School.
Direction Of The Play: Rumors, Taunya Lyn Page
Direction Of The Play: Rumors, Taunya Lyn Page
Graduate Student Projects
Rumors was selected for production and directed. The script was analyzed; background research was conducted; the costumes and set were designed and constructed; casting and auditions took place; rehearsals were scheduled and completed. Post-production elements were analyzed and supported the original concept statement. Documentation includes analysis of the script and the production at Mountain Home High School.
Direction Of The Play: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Robert George Hunt
Direction Of The Play: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Robert George Hunt
Master of Theater Production Graduate Projects
This project entailed the selection, background research and documentation, casting, direction, set design, and postproduction analysis of Natrona County High School's production of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Documentation includes research and analysis of the play and an evaluation of the play as a production vehicle for the theatre department of Natrona County High School. The analysis also includes a discussion as to the non-traditional directorial vision of this production.
Direction Of The Play: 1984, Jacob Dreiling
Direction Of The Play: 1984, Jacob Dreiling
Graduate Student Projects
This project includes the selection, background research and documentation, casting, direction, and post-production analysis of Rockdale County High School's production of 1984. Documentation included research of the original novel, characters, past productions, and the structure of the play. A discussion as to the directorial vision and analysis in accordance with the Graduate Theatre Arts Program at Central Washington University is also included.
Direction Of The Play: Cinderella: The World's Favorite Fairytale, Linda Morrell Walker
Direction Of The Play: Cinderella: The World's Favorite Fairytale, Linda Morrell Walker
Master of Theater Production Graduate Projects
This project entailed background research and documentation, casting, direction, and post-production evaluation of Heritage College's winter theatre production of Cinderella: The World's Favorite Fairytale. The production thesis documentation includes research and analysis on the play and its literary origins, evaluation of the play as a production vehicle, and a discussion of the directorial vision for this production.
Direction Of The Play: The Rememberer, Vikki Voss-Shanahan
Direction Of The Play: The Rememberer, Vikki Voss-Shanahan
Master of Theater Production Graduate Projects
This project entailed the selection, background research and documentation, play analysis, casting, direction, and postproduction analysis of Choice High School's production of Vikki Voss-Shanahan's The Rememberer. 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: Maricela De La Luz Lights The World, Susan Bethany Stratton
Direction Of The Play: Maricela De La Luz Lights The World, Susan Bethany Stratton
Graduate Student Projects
This project entailed the selection, background research and documentation, casting, direction, and post-production analysis of Castle Park High School's production of Jose Rivera's Maricela de la Luz Lights the World. Documentation includes research and analysis of the play, and an evaluation of the play as a production vehicle for the drama department of Castle Park High School. The analysis also includes a discussion as to the non-traditional directorial vision of this production.
Direction Of The Play: Catacombs, Aimee Hostetler
Direction Of The Play: Catacombs, Aimee Hostetler
Graduate Student Projects
This project includes the selection, background, research and documentation, casting, direction, and post-production analysis of West Side Baptist Church's production of Catacombs. Documentation includes research of the Biblical setting, characters, past productions, and the structure of the play. A discussion as to the directorial vision and analysis in accordance with the Graduate Theatre Arts Program at Central Washington University is also included.
Direction Of The Play: And Then They Came For Me, Rachel Harry Krummel
Direction Of The Play: And Then They Came For Me, Rachel Harry Krummel
Graduate Student Projects
This project entailed background research and documentation, casting, direction, and post-production evaluation of Hood River Valley High School's spring 2004 production of And Then They Came For Me. The production thesis documentation includes research and analysis on the play and its historical origins, evaluation of the play as a production vehicle, and a discussion of the directorial vision for this production.
Direction Of The Play: What I Did Last Summer, Robert Arthur Ramseur
Direction Of The Play: What I Did Last Summer, Robert Arthur Ramseur
All Graduate Projects
This project entailed the selection, background research and documentation, casting, direction, and post-production analysis of Northgate High School's production of A. R. Gurney's play, What I Did Last Summer. Documentation includes research and analysis of the play and an evaluation of the play as a production vehicle for the theatre program of Northgate High School. The analysis also includes a discussion as to the directorial vision of this production.
Direction And Production Of Shakespeare's Comedy Much Ado About Nothing, Lisa Kraus Morford
Direction And Production Of Shakespeare's Comedy Much Ado About Nothing, Lisa Kraus Morford
Master of Theater Production Graduate Projects
This project includes the selection, background research and documentation, direction, production, and post-production analysis of Sammamish High School's production of William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing. Documentation includes research, analysis of the play, and an evaluation of the comedy as a production for Sammamish High School.
Direction Of The Play: Harvey, Don Hendrixson
Direction Of The Play: Harvey, Don Hendrixson
Graduate Student Projects
The preparations, performance, and post-show analysis of a full scale production of Harvey involving young actors was studied. Twenty high school students and one recent high school graduate participated in the preparations, rehearsal, and performance of this production. The results helped prove the hypothesis that such a performance could be accomplished while meeting specified learning goals. Implications for program development are discussed.
Direction Of The Play: Macbeth, Hendrea Ferguson
Direction Of The Play: Macbeth, Hendrea Ferguson
Graduate Student Projects
This project entailed the selection, background research and documentation, play analysis, casting, direction, vocal coaching, and post-production analysis of Newberg High School's production of Hendrea Ferguson's Macbeth. 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 as to the non-traditional directorial vision of this production.
Direction Of The Play: Into The Woods, Pamela Kay Cressey
Direction Of The Play: Into The Woods, Pamela Kay Cressey
Graduate Student Projects
This project entailed the selection, background research and documentation, musical analysis, casting, direction, vocal coaching, and post-production analysis of Kentlake High School's production of Into the Woods. Documentation includes research and analysis of the play, its music, and 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: The Effects Of Gamma Rays On Man-In-The-Moon Marigolds, Anita M. Hoffman
Direction Of The Play: The Effects Of Gamma Rays On Man-In-The-Moon Marigolds, Anita M. Hoffman
Master of Theater Production Graduate Projects
The play The Effects of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds by Paul Zindel won the Village Voice Obie Award and New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best American Play in 1970, and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1971 according to the reference guide, Contemporary Authors: New Revision Series. This Pulitzer Prize in Drama was the second to be awarded to an Off Broadway production. In 1970, a New York Times article by Peter Kihss noted the New York Drama Critics considered playwright Paul Zindel the Most Promising Playwright. In addition, is was noted by the website, Educational Paperback …
Direction Of The Play/Musical: Once On This Island, Kathryn C. Baker
Direction Of The Play/Musical: Once On This Island, Kathryn C. Baker
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 Clayton County Public Schools' Annual All County, All Star, Honor Musical production of Once On This Island. 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: Steel Magnolias, Kimberly Anne Starr Mears
Direction Of The Play: Steel Magnolias, Kimberly Anne Starr Mears
Master of Theater Production Graduate Projects
This project included research, documentation, casting, direction, and evaluation of Valley Theater Company's fall 2002 production of Steel Magnolias. This production thesis includes documentation of research about the play, analysis of the play's language and dramatic action, evaluation of the play as a production vehicle, the director's concept statement, and evaluations of the final production.
Direction Of The Production Fools By Neil Simon, Anna Jane Hudgens
Direction Of The Production Fools By Neil Simon, Anna Jane Hudgens
Master of Theater Production Graduate Projects
This project entailed background research and documentation, casting, direction, and post-production assessment of Ellensburg High School's production of Fools. Included in this thesis documentation are three areas of research: preliminary information, pre-production analysis, and post production evaluation.
Direction Of The Play: The Good Doctor, Mark Wavra
Direction Of The Play: The Good Doctor, Mark Wavra
Master of Theater Production Graduate Projects
This project entailed background research and documentation, casting, direction, and post-production evaluation of Eastmont High School Drama Club's production of The Good Doctor. The research included herein represents research and analysis of the play, its author and its influences.
Direction Of The Musical Production "Little Shop Of Horrors", William Alva Lytle
Direction Of The Musical Production "Little Shop Of Horrors", William Alva Lytle
Graduate Student Projects
This thesis production includes pre-production research and documentation, auditions, casting of actors, direction, and post-production evaluation of The Dalles High School's winter production of "Little Shop of Horrors." This documentation also includes analysis of the play and its origins, evaluation of the play as a production vehicle, the history of the play, research of the playwright, lyricist, and composer, and the vision the director anticipates for the production.
Direction Of The Play: You Can't Take It With You, Diana Lynn Maylett
Direction Of The Play: You Can't Take It With You, Diana Lynn Maylett
Graduate Student Projects
This project encompasses background research, documentation, casting, directing, and post-production evaluation of Newport High School's 2002 spring production of You Can't Take it With You. The production thesis documentation includes research and analysis of the play and its literary origins, evaluation of the play as a production vehicle, and a discussion of the directorial vision for the actors, set, lighting, sound, costumes, makeup, and performance of the play.
Direction Of The Play: Steel Magnolias, Jana Shea Petersdorf
Direction Of The Play: Steel Magnolias, Jana Shea Petersdorf
Graduate Student Projects
Steel Magnolias, by Robert Harling, is a poignant tragicomedy set in the fictional town of Chinquapin, Louisiana from 1983 to 1985. The play's setting is a beauty salon that serves as psychiatrist's office, confessional and home away from home for several women of the town. This play reflects the strong sisterhood needed by women as they struggle through life's tragedies and rejoice during life's triumphs. The play presents characters that learn to grow stronger as they face each new obstacle. They are able to persevere because of the strong community of women to which they belong.
Direction Of The Musical: Quilters, Elizabeth A. Madsen
Direction Of The Musical: Quilters, Elizabeth A. Madsen
Graduate Student Projects
This project entailed background research and documentation, casting, direction, and post-production evaluation of Roosevelt High School's winter 2002 musical production of Quilters. The production thesis documentation includes research and analysis on the play and its literary origins, evaluation of the play as a production vehicle, and a discussion of the directorial vision for this production.
A Co-Curriculuar Theatre Arts Handbook: Tips And Techniques To Use When Directing A Production At The High School Level, Paul Vernon Wickline
A Co-Curriculuar Theatre Arts Handbook: Tips And Techniques To Use When Directing A Production At The High School Level, Paul Vernon Wickline
All Graduate Projects
This project is a handbook of techniques and strategies for beginning directors of high school drama programs. Included in this handbook are sections on selecting the best productions for your actors, strategies for directing the young actor, helpful hints on how to build a successful extra-curricular drama program, and more. This project was based on a review ofliterature (including extant curriculum guides and articles and textbooks on directing and acting) and the author's fifteen years experience as an actor, director, and theatre arts educator.