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Strange Snow: A Director's Approach, David A. Quinn

Theses

This thesis examines Strange Snow, a play by Stephen Metcalfe, through the lens of a director's approach. It delves into themes of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among Vietnam War veterans and the challenges of reintegration into society, as portrayed through the experiences of the play's central characters. The author provides an in-depth analysis of the script, casting choices, rehearsal process, and production challenges, emphasizing the emotional depth of the story and the interplay between the characters. The thesis also reflects on the director's strengths, weaknesses, and personal growth, offering insights into the process of bringing a poignant narrative to …

Blame It On The Movies (October 17-19, 24-26, 1996), Billy Barnes

Student Theatre Programs

Program for Blame It On The Movies (October 17-19, 24-26, 1996).

Equus (September 26-28, October 3-5, 1996), Peter Shaffer

Student Theatre Programs

Program for Equus (September 26-28, October 3-5, 1996).

Miss In Her Teens (September 19-21, 1996), David Garrick

Student Theatre Programs

Event program for Miss in Her Teens (September 19-21, 1996).

The Relapse (April 11-14, 18-20, 1996), John Varbrugh

Student Theatre Programs

Program for The Relapse (April 11-14, 18-20, 1996).

A Directorial Experience: Noises Off, Jennifer Lynn Forrest

Theses

Over the years I have been exposed to hundreds of shows, some excellent and other's not quite as good. Few shows that I have read, seen, or been involved with seem to have the appeal to both audiences and theatre groups as that of Michael Frayn's modem farce Noises Off. There are several strong reasons for its appeal.

One of the primary reasons for the play's popularity is that it is a reaction against modem theatre's tendency toward preaching at the audience. Contemporary plays tend to teach morality; and while modern playwrights do occasionally use comedy as a vehicle …

The Robber Bridegroom (March 14-16, 21-23, 1996), Alfred Uhry

Student Theatre Programs

Program for The Robber Bridegroom (March 14-16, 21-23, 1996).

Enter A Freeman (February 15-18, 22-24, 1996), Tom Stoppard

Student Theatre Programs

Program for Enter A Freeman (February 15-18, 22-24, 1996).

The Innocents (January 11-13, 18-20, 1996), Lindenwood College

Student Theatre Programs

Event program for The Innocents (January 11-13, 18-20, 1996).

A Directorial Approach: Tom Stoppard's Enter A Free Man, Jeffrey David

Theses

Unavailable.

An Experiment In Acting: Miss In Her Teens, Todd Gillenardo

Theses

The purpose of my thesis is to find ways of making Restoration characterization more natural, believable, and more realistic to a contemporary audience. In my attempt, I will study the works of David Garrick, and attempt to replicate an evening at the Drury Lane Theatre in the 18th century, by directing Miss in Her Teens, one of Garrick's comedies.

The first chapter of my thesis will explore David Garrick's natural style of acting which was revolutionizing theatre after the Restoration. He believed actors should be more natural and believable in their roles, portraying actual people in circumstances and not paper …

Noises Off (October 12-15, 19-21, 1995), Michael Frayn

Student Theatre Programs

Program for Noises Off (October 12-15, 19-21, 1995).

Dance Alive Ii (April 20-22, 27-29, 1995), Lindenwood College

Student Dance Programs & Brochures

Event program for Dance Alive II (April 20-22, 27-29, 1995).

Chicago (March 23-25, 30-31, April 1, 1995), Bob Fosse, Fred Ebb

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Program for Chicago (March 23-25, 30-31, April 1, 1995).

Abundance (February 16-18, 23-25, 1995), Beth Henley

Student Theatre Programs

Program for Abundance (February 16-18, 23-25, 1995).

A Christmas Carol (December 1-4, 8, 10, 1994), Charles Dickens

Student Theatre Programs

Program for A Christmas Carol (December 1-4, 8, 10, 1994).

The Rehearsal (September 29-30, October 1, 6-8, 1994), Jean Anouilh

Student Theatre Programs

Program for The Rehearsal (September 29-30, October 1, 6-8, 1994).

The Merchant Of Venice (April 21-23, 28-30, 1994), William Shakespeare

Student Theatre Programs

Program for The Merchant of Venice (April 21-23, 28-30, 1994).

A Directorial Approach: Waiting In The Wings, Judith Poleos Bruce

Theses

Not available.

Waiting In The Wings (February 17-19, 24-26, 1994), Noël Coward

Student Theatre Programs

Program for Waiting in the Wings (February 17-19, 24-26, 1994).

A Christmas Carol (December 2-5, 9-11, 1993), Charles Dickens

Student Theatre Programs

Program for A Christmas Carol (December 2-5, 9-11, 1993).

A Company Of Wayward Saints (October 14-16, 21-23, 1993), George Herman

Student Theatre Programs

Program for A Company of Wayward Saints (October 14-16, 21-23, 1993).

To view the photos from this production of A Company of Wayward Saints, please click here.

The Elephant Man (February 25-27, March 4-6, 1993), Bernard Pomerance

Student Theatre Programs

Program for The Elephant Man (February 25-27, March 4-6, 1993).

The Mystery Of Edwin Drood (December 3-6, 10-13, 1992), Rupert Holmes

Student Theatre Programs

Program for The Mystery of Edwin Drood (December 3-6, 10-13, 1992).

To view the photos from this production of The Mystery of Edwin Drood, please click here.

Brighton Beach Memoirs (October 1-3, 8-10, 1992), Neil Simon

Student Theatre Programs

Program for Brighton Beach Memoirs (October 1-3, 8-10, 1992).

You Can't Take It With You (April 16-18, 23-25, 1992), Moss Hart, George S. Kaufman

Student Theatre Programs

Program for You Can't Take It With You (April 16-18, 23-25, 1992)

Rain Pain: An Analysis Of Ferris Layman From The Diviners, Rodney Whatley

Theses

No abstract provided.

One Act Play Festival (March 12-15, 1992), Lindenwood College

Student Theatre Programs

Program for One Act Play Festival (March 12-15, 1992).

Summer And Smoke (February 27-29, March 5-7, 1992), Tennessee Williams

Student Theatre Programs

Program for Summer and Smoke (February 27-29, March 5-7, 1992).

To view the photos from this production of Summer and Smoke, please click here.

A Directorial Approach To Brighton Beach Memoirs, Jesse Taylor Bean Iv

Theses

No abstract provided.