Date on Master's Thesis/Doctoral Dissertation
5-2024
Document Type
Master's Thesis
Degree Name
M.F.A.
Department
Theatre Arts
Degree Program
Theatre Arts, MFA
Committee Chair
Burton, Nefertiti
Committee Co-Chair (if applicable)
Carter, Rachel
Committee Member
Carter, Rachel
Committee Member
Tolson, Jerry
Author's Keywords
dramaturgy; love; relationships; sisters; research
Abstract
This thesis follows my work with the production The Old Settler by John Henry Redwood. This document explores my process as an actor, and how I decided to capitalize on an opportunity to study Dramaturgy and apply what I learned to my actors' process. In the pages of this thesis I present the pieces of my process, including my vocal and movement work based in Laban and Alexander Technique. I give personal examples of how my dive into dramaturgical work positively affected how I crafted the role of Elizabeth (Bess) Borney. I also detail the transition out of my work for Elizabeth and into my dramaturgical work crafting the role Aunt Ester in Gem of the Ocean.
Recommended Citation
Martin, Nyazia Brittany, "Adding texture through historical research: using dramaturgy to aid in the creation of Elizabeth (Bess) Borney." (2024). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 4349.
https://doi.org/10.18297/etd/4349
