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A Christmas Carol (November 21-23, December 5-7, 1991), Charles Dickens

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Program for A Christmas Carol (November 21-23, December 5-7, 1991).

Tintypes (April 18-20, 25-27, 1991), Gary Pearle, Mel Marvin

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Program for Tintypes (April 18-20, 25-27, 1991).

Six Characters In Search Of An Author (February 21-23, 28, March 1-2, 1991), Luigi Pirandello

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Program for Six Characters in Search of an Author (February 21-23, 28, March 1-2, 1991).

A Christmas Carol (November 29-30, December 1, 6-8, 1990), Charles Dickens

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Program for A Christmas Carol (November 29-30, December 1, 6-8, 1990).

Aria Da Capo / Slam! (March 30-31, 1990), Edna St. Vincent Millay, Jane Nixon Willis

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Program for Aria Da Capo / Slam! (March 30-31, 1990).

Tartuffe (February 15-17, 22-24, 1990), Molière

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Program for Tartuffe (February 15-17, 22-24, 1990).

To view the photos from this production of Tartuffe, please click here.

Masks: A Viable Option For The Modern Stage, L. Arlene Chapman

Theses

It is the position of this paper that masks have a viable place on the stage today. As we look at the historical usage and at the present views of masks, we will see the mystical effect of masks has not changed. Although our technology has improved, masks still create a mystical illusion for the audience and for the actor. Learning of the many techniques and approaches to mask-making has been a delightful experience. I must thank Niki Juncker for the many times she has cleared my muddled thinking. Without her guidance I am sure this project would not have …

Christmas Carol: Scrooge And Marley (November 20-21, 27-28, 30, December 1-3, 8, 1989), Israel Horowitz

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Program for Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley (November 20-21, 27-28, 30, December 1-3, 8, 1989).

Mary, Mary (October 5-7, 12-14, 1989), Jean Kerr

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Program for Mary, Mary (October 5-7, 12-14, 1989).

The Phoenix Hairpin (April 28-29, 1989), Lindenwood University

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Program for The Phoenix Hairpin (April 28-29, 1989).

The Little Foxes (February 23-25, March 2-4, 1989), Lillian Hellman

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Program for The Little Foxes (February 23-25, March 2-4, 1989).

Dark Star: A Director's Commentary On Directing A New Script, Barry D. Wall

Theses

"Dark Star: A Director's Commentary on Directing a New Script" by Barry D. Wall is a Master of Fine Arts thesis documenting the comprehensive process of staging an original theatrical production. The project centers on Dark Star, a previously unproduced play by Missouri playwright George Hickenlooper, inspired by the life of poet Sara Teasdale. Wall's objective was to explore the collaborative and interpretive challenges inherent in directing a new script, from initial selection and playwright collaboration to final performance.

The thesis is structured in four chapters—pre-production, analysis, production, and post-production. It begins with Wall’s rationale for choosing an unproduced …

Elizabethan Holiday Feast (December 6, 9-10, 1988), Lindenwood College

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Event program for the Elizabethan Holiday Feast (December 6, 9-10, 1988).

The 1940'S Radio Hour (October 6-8, 13-15, 1988), Walton Jones

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Program for The 1940's Radio Hour (October 6-8, 13-15, 1988).

Hedda Gabler (February 25-27, March 3-5, 1988), Henrik Ibsen

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Program for Hedda Gabler (February 25-27, March 3-5, 1988).

Elizabethan Holiday Feast (December 8-12, 1987), Lindenwood College

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Program for the Elizabethan Holiday Feast (December 8-12, 1987).

A Christmas Carol (December 2-6, 1987), Charles Dickens

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Program for A Christmas Carol (December 2-6, 1987).

To view the photos from this production of A Christmas Carol, please click here.

Foxfire (October 8-10, 15-17, 1987), Susan Cooper, Hume Cronyn

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Program for Foxfire (October 8-10, 15-17, 1987).

She Stoops To Conquer (April 8-11, 16-18, 1987), Oliver Goldsmith

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Program for She Stoops to Conquer (April 8-11, 16-18, 1987).

To view the photos from this production of She Stoops to Conquer, please click here.

Baby With The Bathwater (March 26-28, 1987), Christopher Durang

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Program for Baby with the Bathwater (March 26-28, 1987).

Chekhov And Friends: The Director's Role In A Work-In-Progress, Matthew S. Schliesman

Theses

This MFA thesis by Matthew S. Schliesman, titled “Chekhov and Friends: The Director’s Role in a Work-in-Progress,” documents a creative reinterpretation of Anton Chekhov’s one-act plays The Bear and The Proposal through the lens of 20th-century television variety entertainment. Inspired by The Carol Burnett Show, Schliesman constructs a fictional Russian vaudeville performer—Karoltina Burnetskaya—whose variety show provides a narrative framework for the two Chekhov plays and additional material, including a musical number and an improvised short story adaptation. Set in 1906 Russia during a time of political unrest, the show blends period elements with modern theatrical conventions and humor, aiming …

Chapter Two: Process To Production, Roger Tackette

Theses

This thesis documents the directorial process for a student-produced staging of Neil Simon’s play, Chapter Two. The project, directed by graduate student Roger Tackette, served as his culminating master's degree project for Lindenwood College's Performing Arts Department. It explores the multifaceted journey of a theatrical production, from initial concept to final performance.

The thesis delves into various aspects of the production, including pre-production work, which involved developing a conceptual basis for the play and analyzing the script using Francis Hodge's framework. The document details the audition process, casting decisions, and the five-step rehearsal method employed by the director. It …

Directing Angel Street, John Baptist Wainscott Jr.

Theses

This culminating project by John Baptist Wainscott Jr. documents the directorial process and academic reflection involved in staging Angel Street (originally Gaslight) by Patrick Hamilton as part of an MFA in Theatre at Lindenwood Colleges. Despite a personal aversion to melodrama, Wainscott undertook the production due to institutional constraints and transformed the project into a meaningful exploration of artistic growth. The report is structured around key thematic inquiries: why this play was selected, who created it, what defines its genre, how the production was executed, and how its success was evaluated.

The work delves into the history and critical …

Elizabethan Holiday Feast (December 5-6, 12-13, 1986), Lindenwood College

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Event program for the Elizabethan Holiday Feast (December 5-6, 12-13, 1986).

A Christmas Carol (November 19-23, December 4-7, 1986), Charles Dickens

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Program for A Christmas Carol (November 19-23, December 4-7, 1986).

Chekhov And Friends (October 23-25, 1986), Lindenwood College

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Program for Chekhov and Friends (October 23-25, 1986).

Dames At Sea (October 9-11, 16-18, 1986), George Haimsohn, Robin Miller

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Program for Dames at Sea (October 9-11, 16-18, 1986).

'Night, Mother (April 24-26, 1986), Marsha Norman

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Program for 'night, Mother (April 24-26, 1986).

The Importance Of Being Earnest (April 3-5, 10-12, 1986), Oscar Wilde

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Program for The Importance of Being Earnest (April 3-5, 10-12, 1986).

A Coupla White Chicks Sitting Around Talking (March 20-22, 1986), John Ford Noonan

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Program for A Coupla White Chicks Sitting Around Talking (March 20-22, 1986).