Identifier

etd-03252015-125650

Degree

Master of Fine Arts (MFA)

Department

Theatre

Document Type

Thesis

Abstract

Ages of [Wo]Man, was written to fulfill the thesis requirements of a solo performance for the M.F.A in Acting at Louisiana State University (LSU) in May 2015. The purpose of this project is to write, produce and perform a solo performance, to be reproduced after my time here at LSU. This paper documents the conception of my work, adaptation of Shakespeare’s text, rehearsal process and production of this piece. It contains five chapters. Chapter 1 is comprised of an introduction and discussion of how I decided on the topic for my solo performance. Chapter 2 continues with a layout of the objectives for the piece, including accessibility of Shakespeare’s text to a modern audience, gender bending roles, celebrating life and aging. Chapter 3 is the process of writing the script and adapting Shakespeare’s text. In Chapter 4 I describe my acting and rehearsal process and finally, in Chapter 5, a conclusion on the experience.

Date

2015

Document Availability at the Time of Submission

Secure the entire work for patent and/or proprietary purposes for a period of one year. Student has submitted appropriate documentation which states: During this period the copyright owner also agrees not to exercise her/his ownership rights, including public use in works, without prior authorization from LSU. At the end of the one year period, either we or LSU may request an automatic extension for one additional year. At the end of the one year secure period (or its extension, if such is requested), the work will be released for access worldwide.

Committee Chair

Erickson, Nick

DOI

10.31390/gradschool_theses.811

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