The roles of Scientist, Narrator, Mother, Pandora, Nursemaid, Therapist, and Baucis in Mary Zimmerman's Metamorphoses: a production thesis in acting

Identifier

etd-04102007-203356

Author

Anna Loft Richardson, Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical CollegeFollow

Degree

Master of Fine Arts (MFA)

Department

Theatre

Document Type

Thesis

Abstract

ABSTRACT This thesis is about the evolution and development of the roles of Scientist, Narrator, Mother, Pandora, Nursemaid, Therapist, and Baucis in the Swine Palace show Metamorphoses by Mary Zimmerman. The rehearsal process is detailed here in journal format. Also included is pre-show research, character analyses, production run, and post show summary. This thesis will explore the creation of these characters, the obstacles during the process, and the experience of playing multiple roles.

Date

2007

Document Availability at the Time of Submission

Release the entire work immediately for access worldwide.

Recommended Citation

Richardson, Anna Loft, "The roles of Scientist, Narrator, Mother, Pandora, Nursemaid, Therapist, and Baucis in Mary Zimmerman's Metamorphoses: a production thesis in acting" (2007). LSU Master's Theses. 792.
https://repository.lsu.edu/gradschool_theses/792

Committee Chair

Nick Erickson

DOI

10.31390/gradschool_theses.792