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Las Teorías Dramáticas De Augusto Boal, Luis Chesney-Lawrence

Teatro: Revista de Estudios Escénicos / A Journal of Theater Studies

Este artículo examina los trabajos de Augusto Boal que tienen que ver con sus ideas y discursos sobre la escena popular e, incluso, su pensamiento sobre la historia del teatro universal. En este sentido se estudian el sistema comodín, sus categorías sobre el teatro popular y técnicas del mismo, el teatro del oprimido, y su poética y el teatro como lenguaje alfabetizador.

Reseñas

Teatro: Revista de Estudios Escénicos / A Journal of Theater Studies

No abstract provided.

O Impacto Internacional De Boal: Comentário Dos Especialistas

Teatro: Revista de Estudios Escénicos / A Journal of Theater Studies

No abstract provided.

Psicodrama, Sociodrama Y Teatro Del Oprimido De Augusto Boal: Analogías Y Diferencias, Beliza Castillo

Teatro: Revista de Estudios Escénicos / A Journal of Theater Studies

Augusto Boal, en 1971 propuso un teatro político que confrontara al público y lo motivara a asumir una actitud y participación críticas, que no sólo lo llevara a pensar, sino que también a actuar, a intervenir, con esto daba una nueva mirada al teatro como herramienta pedagógica, social, política, cultural y terapéutica. No es extraño, por tanto, que su teatro llame a observar y a acercarse a la práctica del psicodrama y del sociodrama de Jacobo Levy Moreno, quien en 1926 lleva el arte teatral a un ámbito de curación no experimentado hasta entonces por esta disciplina artística, que coloca …

My Purple Summer: A Comparative Analysis Of Frank Wedekind's Play "Spring Awakening" And Steven Sater's Adaptation "Spring Awakening: A New Musical", Joel A. Garza

Theses and Dissertations - UTB/UTPA

The purpose of this academic thesis is to study and analyze Frank Wedekind’s Spring Awakening and its adaptation Spring Awakening: A New Musical, written by Steven Sater. This study includes an analysis of musical theatre and its history, an analysis of Frank Wedekind’s original work and a comparative analysis with Sater’s adaptation. Also, the thesis explores the “Post-Modern Musical,” a new form of production currently being produced on Broadway. The main focus of the thesis is to analyze how Spring Awakening affects contemporary audiences, this is done through an analysis of the music and themes associated with the modern production.

Preserving Dance Forms In India Through Education And Performance: A Curriculum For Bollywood Dance, Kimberly Martin

Masters Theses

This project is a practical curriculum of Bollywood dance that can be used to assist in the preservation of dance forms in India through education and performance. The goal of this curriculum is to systematically equip dancers of all ages with the basic knowledge and experiences needed to excel as dancers and choreographers of Bollywood dance. This will be achieved through practical experience that is built from the basics of Bollywood dance and founded in classical tradition and theory as presented in Bharat Natyam. This curriculum is broken up into four sixteen-week semesters and covers a series of steps, basics …

Letters From God To The Civilization, Emily Withers

Gandy Dancer Archives

No abstract provided.

Experimental Ambiguity, Meghan Barrett

Gandy Dancer Archives

No abstract provided.

Bear In Mind, Janelle Marxhausen

Gandy Dancer Archives

No abstract provided.

All-Nighter 2013, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

All Student Newspapers

All-Nighter was a digital student publication that began in 2011 as all-nighter.com. The Spring 2013 issue is the only known print issue. It contains writing previously published online as well as new content. Highlights include photographs from Senior Open Studios; articles on the Quad mosaics, community gathering spaces, the timing of Thanksgiving break, Saturday night dinner parties in Ewing House, dining employees around campus, how Mike Fink saved Carr House, and the trouble with summer subletting; as well as comics by Maddy Trower, Jackie Ferrentino, and Casey Roonan.

Considering Strasberg’S Method In The Twenty-First Century: A New Pedagogy, Terry Hardcastle

Theses and Dissertations

Student of Richard Boleslavsky and Maria Ouspenskaya, co-founder of the Group Theatre, Artistic Director of the Actors Studio, founder of the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, and developer of The Method, Lee Strasberg is one of the most famous acting teachers of the twentieth century. In the same way a concert pianist must practice her scales daily to maintain expertise, Strasberg believed an actor must regularly practice the use of sense memory to be emotionally authentic. Using Strasberg’s Method, this is achieved through a combination of relaxation and concentration, which leads to a sense of truth in performance. The …

Performance Of The Role Of Blanche Dubois In Tennessee Williams' "A Streetcar Named Desire", Shannon Leigh Webber

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

This is a compilation of my work in both "A Streetcar Named Desire" and "Down the Road." In this thesis you will find a portfolio of my work in both shows containing my artistry statement, programs, photos, and a link to my actor's website.

Performance Of The Role Of Beethoven In Moises Kaufman's "33 Variations", Robert Flaherty Hart

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

My MFA thesis requirements dictated that I would play a thesis role in a main stage University of Arkansas production, and produce with my fellow third year MFA Acting students a production of our own, showcasing the skills we have learned in our three years in the program. My thesis role was as Ludwig van Beethoven in the Fall 2012 production of Moises Kaufman's "33 Variations" in the University Theatre. In Spring 2013, I played Dan Henniman in a Kimpel Hall Studio 404 production of Lee Blessing's "Down the Road," in fulfillment of the second part of my thesis performance …

Snyder-Young Selected As Theatre Critic, Kim Hill

News and Events (Discontinued Series)

No abstract provided.

An Exploration Of Moises Kaufman's 33 Variations Through Scenic Design, Ashley De Lys Harman

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

In partial fulfillment of a Master of Fine Arts degree, this thesis paper will document the scenic design process of Moises Kaufman's 33 Variations, performed at the University of Arkansas in September of 2012. This paper will map the collaborative journey taken by the design team, highlighting the dialogue between the scenic designer and director. It will also touch upon the construction and rehearsal process and how both contributed to the final design.

This thesis will attempt to answer the question: How do you create a fluid and evocative space for two separate, yet coexisting time periods joined through …

Women As Victims In Tennessee Williams' First Three Major Plays, Ruth Foley

Masters Theses

Although Tennessee Williams does not openly champion the rights of women in his plays, he presents strong cases against their social alienation in a harsh and brutal world governed by men. Williams' emotional leanings, sensitivity, and intuition enable him to see life through women's eyes. In The Glass Menagerie, A Streetcar Named Desire, and Summer and Smoke, Williams astutely sounds the battle cry for women to fight against male oppression. He shows how Amanda Wingfield, Laura Wingfield, Blanche Dubois, Stella Kowalski, and Alma Winemiller are held hostage to the rules governing patriarchal society and become unhappy marginalized victims. The self-contained …

Fight Or Flight, Asher Griffith

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Fight or Flight is a one-act, science-fiction opera. Outwardly the story of an astronaut who is marooned on the Moon, this dark comedy is an allegorical tale of forced isolation and loss; and of the anxiety and sadness that inevitably result. Musically, this piece began as an experiment in the reverse-engineering of mostly improvisatory methods of musical spoken-word delivery such as rap or slam poetry; this compositional device being a means to the more important end of creating a live musical theatre lacking the flippant sparkle commonly associated with Broadway and the like, but also free of the "intellectual" or …

Decoding Acting Vocabulary, Daniel Granke

Theses and Dissertations

This paper compares seemingly similar words from a variety of acting teachers, and shows how it is impossible to draw clear comparisons between words that are often used as synonyms. The paper is a reflection of the journey from believing in translation to recognizing its impossibility. In Chapter 1 we focus on one of the most common elements in actor training, Attention/focus/concentration, and analyze the shades of meaning in those words and the difficulty of talking about them in isolation. In Chapter 2 we look at the way in which semiotic analysis can explain the words resistance to equivalence. In …

Developing A Masters Of Fine Arts In Classical Performance For Cincinnati Shakespeare Company: The Transformation Of An Education Department Into An Education, Matthew Johnson

Theses and Dissertations

The thesis focuses on the development of a fully accredited Masters of Fine Arts in Classical Performance degree program for Cincinnati Shakespeare Company (CSC). Chapter 1 is a narrative of the author’s experience with CSC’s Young Company, the touring and teaching artist arm of the educational department. This chapter establishes culture of the company and the context of the program, the argument for the thesis. Chapter 2 is an exploration of existing and defunct MFA programs in Classical Performance or related fields of study, the steps toward NAST accreditation and curriculum development. Chapter 3 is a description of the MFA …

Live Art: A Positive Change In This World, Phillip Vollmer

Theses and Dissertations

LIVE ART is a program for students with special needs and students who are typically developed. They work collaboratively, with integrated forms of performance and visual art, culminating in a live performance. LIVE ART sought to use innovative methods of pedagogy, peer support and artistic influence to create a new curriculum where all students, regardless of ability, could grow. Along with this account, this thesis illustrates the experience of one teaching artist and his growth and journey through the program. His personal struggles with previous educational systems are mirrored in the struggles of the students, with their successes leading to …

Spring Dance Concert 2013 Playbill, Providence College

Playbill and Promotion

Providence College Department of Theatre, Dance & Film

Angell Blackfriars Theatre

Spring Dance Concert 2013

Student Choreography Showcase

April 27th @ 8PM

April 28th @ 2PM

Director: Wendy Oliver

Lighting Designer: Dan Caplin

Choreographers: Olivia Romano, Callie Kovak, Ellie Wallace, Grantis Peranda, Erica Tuccero, Jillian Gentile, Lauren Spagnuolo, Meaghan Lambert, Amanda Smalley, Megan Chisholm, Alexa Kiffel, Jenna Macone, Jennifer Robinson

Dancers: Sarah Buller, Audrey Butler, Megan Chisholm, Jillian Gentile, Meaghan Lambert, Jenna Macone, Christina Potts, Olivia Romano, Taylor Briggs, Kate Corrigan, Maria Costa, Callie Kovak, Amanda Smalley, Lauren Spagnuolo, Megan Wheeler, Megan Ketchell, Jen Robinson, Ellie Wallace, Kathryn Graf, Alexa …

Spring Dance Concert 2013 Poster, Providence College, Claire Chambers

Playbill and Promotion

Providence College Department of Theatre, Dance & Film

Angell Blackfriars Theatre

Spring Dance Concert 2013

Student Choreography Showcase

April 27th @ 8PM

April 28th @ 2PM

Poster Design: Claire Chambers

Spring Dance Concert Box Office Sign Up Sheet, Providence College

Playbill and Promotion

Providence College Department of Theatre, Dance & Film

Spring Dance Concert box office sign up sheet

Friday, April 26, 2013

The Mysteries Of Breath: What Do We Need And How Do We Teach It?, Rachel Hillmer

Theses and Dissertations

The aim of this paper is to explore the philosophies, attitudes and beliefs that surround the teaching of breath. Voice and speech teachers want students and actors to be versatile; able to adjust to the demands of any role, and each student enters the classroom with a myriad of mental and physical breathing habits. Many voice and speech trainers, however, only address a limited number of breathing habits and primarily teach "deep breathing." Why has deep breathing dominated voice training, and how do we effectively teach breath for all students and all habits? I will examine six major voice practitioners: …

Letter From The Department Of Theatre, Dance & Film To The Dominican Fathers And Sisters, Department Of Theatre, Dance & Film

Playbill and Promotion

Providence College Department of Theatre, Dance & Film

Letter from the Department of Theatre, Dance & Film to the Dominican Fathers and Sisters inviting them to the Spring Dance Concert.

April 25, 2013

Letter From The Department Of Theatre, Dance & Film To The Dominican Fathers And Sisters, Department Of Theatre, Dance & Film

Playbill and Promotion

Providence College Department of Theatre, Dance & Film

Letter from the Department of Theatre, Dance & Film to the Dominican Fathers and Sisters inviting them to the Student Film Festival and Spring Dance Concert.

April 25, 2013

Letter From The Department Of Theatre, Dance & Film To The Dominican Fathers And Sisters, Department Of Theatre, Dance & Film

Playbill and Promotion

Providence College Department of Theatre, Dance & Film

Letter from the Department of Theatre, Dance & Film to the Dominican Fathers and Sisters inviting them to the Spring Dance Concert.

April 25, 2013

How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying, Otterbein University Theatre And Dance Department

2012-2013 Season

No abstract provided.

Singing For The Actor: An Interdisciplinary Approach To Musical Theatre Training, Valerie Accetta

Theses and Dissertations

Typically, singing training for the musical theatre student is divided into three subjects: music theory, private voice instruction and acting through song. By separating the study of the components of musical theatre performance, musical theatre programs reinforce this compartmentalization and few students are able to make connections between these components in performance. This thesis gives an account of my design of an interdisciplinary approach to the study of musical theatre, specifically a class I developed called Singing for the Actor. In this class, I focused on connecting three components of musical theatre singing: music theory, vocal production (specifically the Estill …

The Mystery Of Edwin Drood, Parkland College

Parkland Theatre

Based on an unfinished mystery by Charles Dickens

Book, Music, and Lyrics by Rupert Holmes
Directed by Dallas Street
Musical Direction by Aaron Kaplan

April 24, 25, 26, 27, May 2, 3, 4 at 7:30pm
May 4 at 2pm
May 5 at 3pm
2013