Date of Graduation
2015
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Type
MFA
College
College of Creative Arts
Department
Acting and Directing
Committee Chair
Gerald McGonigle
Committee Co-Chair
Jessica Morgan Bishop
Committee Member
Andrea Washington-Brown
Abstract
This document consists of a detailed account of my process in developing my thesis role and the pedagogical experiences which have contributed to my artistry. The purpose of this thesis role was to allow exploration of the character Titania, from William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Titania was an interesting character to portray due to the fact that I had previously performed this role. My study consisted of applying acting methodology to Shakespeare's play in order to realistically present a fresh characterization of the role. A detailed interpretation of the text along with the engagement of my imagination provided the given circumstances essential to developing the role. The results revealed my potential to create a complex character within the world of magic and realism.
Recommended Citation
Brown, Mya, "A Journey in Magic and Realism Performing the Role of Titania from William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream"" (2015). Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports. 5267.
https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/etd/5267