Identifier
etd-03182013-140832
Degree
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Department
Theatre
Document Type
Thesis
Abstract
During the fall of 2011 and spring of 2012, each MFA candidate began work on solo theatre projects ranging in a wide array of topics and genres. The goal was not to present a complete piece of theatre necessarily, but begin work on a project that could continue as we left LSU. Instead of constructing a solo piece, the faculty and I agreed that I could begin work on a multi-actor script based on the concept of setting a collection of country songs close friends of mine wrote as a new musical. I would create the story, write as much of the script as I could, explore character development, and set and edit the songs. I would then summarize the story and character struggles, using my solo performance as an audience introduction to my work, telling the story, playing guitar and singing the songs of what I titled, Lonesome Time. This thesis will serve as a diary of sorts for my project and examine the connection and influence writing had on my acting.
Date
2013
Document Availability at the Time of Submission
Release the entire work immediately for access worldwide.
Recommended Citation
Bayle, Jason, "From thin air : the creation of a new American musical" (2013). LSU Master's Theses. 2405.
https://repository.lsu.edu/gradschool_theses/2405
Committee Chair
Judy, George
DOI
10.31390/gradschool_theses.2405