Date of Graduation
2008
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Type
MFA
College
College of Creative Arts
Department
Acting and Directing
Committee Chair
Jules Malarcher
Committee Member
Phillip W. Beck
Committee Member
Jessica Morgan Bishop
Abstract
The control of physical and vocal characteristics of Jacie Tripplethree in Alan Ayckbourn’s Comic Potential seemed imperative to the demands and success of the role. While important, the more difficult the task is, the simpler the approach through the process of research, rehearsal, and performance should be. E.C. Zeeman said, “Technical skill is mastery of complexity while creativity is mastery of simplicity.” In the midst of this modern farce I have found the simplicity of mere presence on stage and explored some of the history of comedy, women in comedy, and the invention of the android…and experienced the excitement and fear associated with all of these.
Recommended Citation
Burbach, Denice R., "From human to robot and back again: The process of rehearsing and performing Jacie Tripplethree in Alan Ayckbourn's "Comic Potential"." (2008). Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports. 11075.
https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/etd/11075