Abstract

As a performer, I am still challenged with thoughts of anxiety, fear, and premeditated responses. This anxiety often prevents me from exploring choices in the rehearsal room and impedes my character's given circumstances during a performance. It has become imperative for me to explore a new way to approach a role psychologically, emotionally, and physically. I hope to eliminate the persistent problem that occurs in my process; the common gap between mind and body that prevents me from creating a dynamic, holistic performance. This document will examine two vital stages of the development and application of my new process. As I create the roles of Jessie in Lynn Nottage's Pulitzer Prize-winning drama Sweat and Lucetta in Aphra Behn's Restoration comedy, The Rover, I will experiment with various techniques that promote mindfulness and awareness. The second stage will solidify the process through the creation of self-recorded monologues.

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Graduation Date

2021

Semester

Spring

Advisor

Boyd, Belinda

Degree

Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.)

College

College of Arts and Humanities

Department

Theatre

Degree Program

Theatre; Acting

Format

application/pdf

Identifier

CFE0008474; DP0024150

URL

https://purls.library.ucf.edu/go/DP0024150

Language

English

Release Date

May 2021

Length of Campus-only Access

None

Access Status

Masters Thesis (Open Access)

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