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The changing face of American theatre : colorblind and uni-racial casting at the New York Shakespeare Festival under the direction of Joseph Papp
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
It is widely acknowledged that Joseph Papp started colorblind casting in the United States in a sustained and visible way. In addition, he utilized uni-racial casting at various times in the history of the New York Shakespeare ...
Sarah Ruhl's women : gender, representation and subversion in the Clean house, Eurydice and In the next room, or the vibrator play
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
Sarah Ruhl is one of the most promising young playwrights working in the theatre today. While she is still in the early phases of her career, her work has garnered significant critical attention and has been produced by ...
The labor of action for the operation of truth : the phenomenology and dramatic Platonism of Meisner technique as refined and extended by William Esper
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
This dissertation deals with the application of philosophical thought and methods to school of actor training known as Meisner technique. The initial goal is to illuminate and improve the theory, practice, and pedagogy of ...
The recovery project : three dramatic works concerning alcoholism and recovery
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
This dissertation explores the transformative nature of storytelling in alcoholism recovery. I created a trilogy of dramatic works titled The Recovery Project, which address the underrepresented narrative of recovery through ...
Developing a sustainable business model for theatres : a case study of Kansas City's Starlight Theatre
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
The business of theatre is a profitable yet volatile industry. Typically, organizations are considered successful or unsuccessful, with the latter organizations theatres frequently going out of business. This study adapts ...