Date of Graduation

2008

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Type

MFA

College

College of Creative Arts

Department

Acting and Directing

Committee Chair

Jerry McGonigle

Committee Member

Jessica Morgan Bishop

Committee Member

Laura Hitt

Abstract

In this paper, the reader will follow the journey I took when approaching and performing the role of Regina Hubbard in West Virginia University’s fall ‘07 production of Another Part of the Forest by Lillian Hellmann. First I will share my impressions of the script and my audition process. Then explore the rehearsal process, a five-week journey, where I found Regina’s voice, motivations, and mannerisms. I will then discuss the exploration of performing this role in front of audience, what discoveries that brought to my process and how that affected my interpretation and portrayal of Regina. I will conclude with my final evaluation and the understanding that the role, Regina Hubbard played in my education and development as an actor.

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