Theses/Dissertations from 2014
Halloween Horror Nights And/Or Visceral Theatre, Patrick Braillard
The Art of the Technical Director, Victoria Oakes
Digesting Modern Acting Theory for Young Performers, Brandon Yagel
Theses/Dissertations from 2013
August Wilson's Gem Of The Ocean A Dramaturgical Case Study, Rebecca Barringhaus
Developing New Works For The Stage: An Actor's Perspective, Lauren Butler
Attention Must Be Paid: A Critical Study Of The Non-traditional Leading Man In Twentieth Century Drama, Trevin Cooper
Boy Meets Boy: Envisioning Queer Youth Novels For Translation To The Stage, Daniel Davis
All Of Chinese Literature Condensed: A Sourcebook From The Playwright, Director, And Biggest Fan, Whitney Emerson
An Actor's Approach: Stepping Into A Role And A World Of The Past, Danielle Gosselin
Creating Art That Truly Reflects The Community: An Exploration Into Facilitation Of Devised, Community-engaged Performance, Courtney Grile
The Recipe Of A Digital Story: An Analysis Of The Residency "the Recipe Of Me", Amanda Hill
Immediacy In Comedy: How Gertrude Stein, Long Form Improv, And 5 Second Films Can Revolutionize The Comedic Form, Alexander Hluch
Interactionz: Engaging Lgbtq+ Youth Using Theatre For Social Change, Jonathan Jackson
Lavinia's Voice: Verbal And Nonverbal Expression In Shakespearean Performance, Kelly Kilgore
Applying Historiography To Fictional Works: A Case Study Of William Inge's Picnic, Nicholas Murphy
9/11: We Will Forget, Jason Nettle
Belief And Christmas: Performing Belief And The Theory And Practice Of Christmas Performance, Brenna Nicely
This Stuff Is Finished: Amiri Baraka's Renunciation Of The Ghosts Of White Women And Homosexuals Past, Susan Stone-Lawrence
An Examination Of The Actor's Approach To Playwriting: Are Playwrights Able To Write About What Is Unfamiliar To Them?, Kayla Zaniboni
Theses/Dissertations from 2012
Vivacity: Discovering Zora Through Her Words, Kerri J. Alexander
Who Do I Play: Appraising The Impact Of Teacher-in-role With Kindergartners In An Esol Classroom, Kathryn Perkins Brantley
A Discussion Of Robert Schumann's Compositional Process In The Song Cycle Frauenliebe Und -leben, Brittany Monique Denham
The Legacy Of Civil Rights Protest Music: Sweet Honey In The Rock's "the Ballad Of Harry T. Moore", Thomas Hyder
Performing Jason Robert Brown's The Last Five Years: An Exercise In Communication On Stage And Off, David Z. Sucharski
The Last Two Years Of David Brachman: Designing A Feature Film On A Micro Budget, Elizabeth Anne Sutphin
Radio Drama: A "visual Sound" Analysis Of John, George And Drew Baby, Pascha Weaver
Theses/Dissertations from 2011
Writes Of Spring A Study Of Communication Within Collective Devising, Jennifer Adams
Drama + Math = Dramath, Lucy Lynn Bryson
Inheriting The Motley Mantle An Actor Approaches Playing The Role Of Feste, Shakespeare's Update Of The Lord Of Misrule, Andrew Clateman
The Anatomy Of A Fight Scene Characterization Through Stage Combat And Movement, Nona Lee Davis
Beyond Performance Portraying A Gay Character Truthfully And Effectively, Trent Fucci
Rhythmic And Metric Structure In Alberto Ginastera's Piano Sonatas, Rachel Hammond
The Actor's Role In Developing New Plays, Brooke M. Haney
The Revenge Of The Second Banana A Female Sidekick's Survival Guide, Melissa Mason
Building A Workable Model For Youth Theatre An Exploration Into A Courageous And Complex Field, Megan E. Mayo
Walking Backwards Into The Future, Camille Norman
Technique Arms The Imagination Developing An Acting Theory Best Suited For Motion Capture Performance And The Creation Of A Virtual Character, Brendan Rogers
Lighting Design For From Sun To Sun A Day In A Railroad Camp, Nathan Szewczyk
Between Two Worlds Representing Duality In The Costumes Of The University Of Central Florida Conservatory Theatre's Production Of Seamus Heaney's The Burial At Thebes: A Version Of Sophocles' Antigone, Grace Lorraine Trimble
Fearlessness The Seventh Element Of Drama, Matt Wenge
Theses/Dissertations from 2010
A Lighting And Scenic Design For The University Of Central Florida's A Symphony Of Dance, Terra Baldwin
Sharing The True Colors: An Exploration Of Theatre Created By Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, And Transgender Youth, Nicholas Bazo
My, Claudius: A Case Against The King As Villain., Kevin Blackwelder
The Economics Of A Young Audience, Cicely Bosley
The Estate Of Mendacity: An Interpretation Of William's Most Ambiguous Character, Daniel Bowlen
The Search For Theatre For Social Change, Britney Cooper
La Divina The Birth Of The Singer/actor, Shelley Cooper
The Evolution Of Hate Crimes & Their Representation On Stage, Pietro Cortelli
A Personal Exploration Into The Ethics And Responsibilities Of A Theatre Teaching Artist, Amie Dunn
Applied Design: An Exploration Of Arts Integration Through Theatrical Design In The Fourth Grade Classroom, Alicia Fuss
Steve Blackwell: A Florida Folk Musician, Brian Haymans
Three Different Jocastas By Racine, Cocteau And Cixous, Kyung Mee Joo
Once Upon A Time: Making Fairy Tales Relevant In Contemporary Theatre For Young Audiences, Amanda Kibler
The Last 2500 Years: Defining, Dissecting And Directing The Less Linear Musical, Andrew Lewis
Jerry Herman's Leading Ladies, John Mansell
A Costume Design For Richard O'brien's The Rocky Horror Show, Harmony McChesney
Computer Technologyin The Design Process, Gregory Montague
What Characteristics Make A Successful Commission Of A New Play For Young Audiences?, Rebecca Podsednik
You Can't Stop The Beat Bringing Musical Theatre To Underprivileged Youth, Megan Wiley Tsurumaki
Theses/Dissertations from 2009
Updating The Classics: An Actor's Approach To Portraying Dickensian Characters In A Modern Script, Desiree Bacala
Like A Woman: Playing The Homosexual As Truth In Kiss Of The Spider Womana, Michael Beaman
Breaking Tradition: Reaching For The Avant-garde In Theatre For Young Audiences, Meredith Hoppe
Torah, Tradition, And Trina: Analysis And Development Of Trina In William Finn's Falsettos From A Faith-based Perspective, Margaret-Ellen Jeffreys
The Women Of August Wilson And A Performance Study And Analysis Of The Role Of Grace In Wilson's The Piano Lesson, Ingrid Marable
Machinal: A Sourcebook For The Actress Playing "young Women", Brittney Rentschler
The Anatomy Of A Production: The Analysis Of The Directorial Journey Mounting "steel Magnolias" For The Stage, Aradhana Tiwar
The Dresden School Of Violoncello In The Nineteenth Century, Adriana Venturini
Plungers And Productivity: A Student Artist's Survival Guide To Multi-tasking, Amanda Wansa
Through The Kaleidoscope Lens - The Affects Of The Dramatic Process And Product On The Lives Of Actors With Disabilities, Karen Weberman
X: The Rise And Fall Of An Asylum Star (a Journey Of Two Actresses), Erika Wilhite
Beyond Blonde: Creating A Non-stereotypical Audrey In Ken Ludwig's Leading Ladies, Christine Young
Theses/Dissertations from 2008
A Scenic Design For Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show, Gary Alexander
The Dark Side Of The Tune: A Study Of Villains, Michael Biggs
A Performance Study And Analysis Of The Role Of Soot In The Marriage Of Bette And Boo, Jodi Coleman
Still Life: A Dramaturgical Study Of A Vietnam War Play, Lauren Fajerski
Making Victim: Establishing A Framework For Analyzing Victimization In 20th Century American Theatre, Victoria Hahl
Devising Dramaturgy: An Investigation Into The Art Of Dramatic Composition When Devising Theatre For Young Audiences, Meghann Henry
Primogeniture Made Me Do It: Finding The Motivation Behind Oliver's Tragic Actions In As You Like It, Joseph Kemper
The Role Of Other:an Exploration Of A Facilitator's Role In Playbuilding With Economically Disadvantaged Adolescent Women, Laurie Melnik
Investigating The 'audience' In Theatre For Young Audiences: The Call For Artistic Educators, Amanda Morris
Me,myself,and Liza, Jennifer Sirianni
A Performance Study And Analysis Of The Role Of Mrs. Medlock In The Secret Garden, Samantha Stern
Emulating The Swedes: An Exploration Of The Developing Trends In Swedish Theatre For Young Audiences, Amanda Wolgast
Theses/Dissertations from 2007
Who Am I?": A Search For America's Identity Through Theatre For Social Change, Sean Bliznik
The Design Process As Assistant Art Director For The Film National Lampoon's Robodoc, Cecil Davis
Redefining Choreography For The "the Rocky Horror Show" For A New Generation Of Actors, Timothy Ellis
The Braggart Soldier: An Archetypal Character Found In "Sunday In The Park With George", Paul Gebb
Can A Methodology Be Developed For Musical Theatre Choreography?, Kathleen Kelly
Reflections: A Theatrical Journey Into The Lives Of Adolescent Girls, Leah Page
What Is Theatre's Role As A Worship Tool In A Messianic Synagogue?, Jennifer Pedraza
The Belle Of Amherst: Developing A Solo Performance, Janet Sue Raskin
Sweat: The Exodus From Physical And Mental Enslavement To Emotional And Spiritual Liberation, Aqueelah Roberson
Not Quite The Ingenue: The Development Of The Middle-aged Female Character In Musical Theatre, Tara Snyder
Revitalizing "the Rocky Horror Show" Through Gospel Music, Kip Taisey