The role of Killer Joe in Tracy Letts' Killer Joe: a production thesis in acting

Identifier

etd-0403103-212507

Author

Christopher C. Cariker, Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical CollegeFollow

Degree

Master of Fine Arts (MFA)

Department

Theatre

Document Type

Thesis

Abstract

This thesis covers the experience of Christopher C. Cariker in his portrayal of the character Killer Joe Cooper in the play Killer Joe. It contains a character analysis, a daily record of the rehearsal process, an interview with the actor who played the original Killer Joe, Paul Dillon, a breakdown of the fight at the end of the show, acknowledgments, and thoughts/conclusions on the lessons learned throughout the experience of doing the play.

Date

2003

Document Availability at the Time of Submission

Release the entire work immediately for access worldwide.

Recommended Citation

Cariker, Christopher C., "The role of Killer Joe in Tracy Letts' Killer Joe: a production thesis in acting" (2003). LSU Master's Theses. 326.
https://repository.lsu.edu/gradschool_theses/326

Committee Chair

Nick Erickson

DOI

10.31390/gradschool_theses.326