Date of Graduation
2018
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Type
MFA
College
College of Creative Arts
Department
Acting and Directing
Committee Chair
Radhica Ganapathy
Committee Co-Chair
Irene Alby
Committee Member
Laura Hitt
Abstract
This thesis recounts my experiences during West Virginia University's Fall 2017 Production of Topdog/Underdog as the role Booth. The purpose of my thesis role was to utilize the training I received during my tenure at WVU, allow myself to be emotionally vulnerable, while sustaining my artistry within a 2-hour 2-person play. Utilizing Linklater, Meisner, and Chekhovian techniques proved fruitful in expanding my range as an actor. Ultimately, the results culminated into artistic, mental, and personal growth that has and will continue to broaden my capabilities as an actor.
Recommended Citation
Ward Jr., Andra, "Finding Booth: My Journey through TopdogUnderdog" (2018). Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports. 6915.
https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/etd/6915