Identifier
etd-04192011-231558
Degree
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Department
Theatre
Document Type
Thesis
Abstract
This paper discusses an artistic journey of creating a one-woman show. It is the purpose of Sarah E. Smith, creator and performer, to marry private human experience to public theatrical expression. In this project, Smith is experimenting with character development generated by abstract, physical, absurd, and unconventional explorations. This exploration will create a distance from the literal translation of the story and will allow the audience to gain a better perspective of the character and her dilemma. It is the intention of the creator to make the action and need of the character more visceral, immediate and striking by expanding expression from spoken word to gestural language (psychological and behavioral).
Date
2011
Document Availability at the Time of Submission
Release the entire work immediately for access worldwide.
Recommended Citation
Smith, Sarah E., "Permission to perform: a waltz with Zelda" (2011). LSU Master's Theses. 2466.
https://repository.lsu.edu/gradschool_theses/2466
Committee Chair
Battles, Joanna Kathleen
DOI
10.31390/gradschool_theses.2466