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Principles of modern dramaturgy and the influence of social justice themes in theatrical productions
Master of Science (M.S.), Drexel University
Aug 2022
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/00001311
Abstract
This research was designed to analyze the modern practices in the field of dramaturgy, specifically as they relate to productions with social justice themes. Such productions have become more prevalent in the years following the Black Lives Matter and #MeToo movements, and it has recently become the role of the dramaturg to support these performances and use them as a tool through which they may begin to facilitate social change. To study this practice, I have performed a multiple case study of two productions with social justice themes. In the first production, Gem of the Ocean, I conducted an interview with dramaturg Kamilah Bush as well as cast member Bobby Bermea. In these two interviews, I was able to discern a definition of dramaturgy that emphasizes the need for flexibility and knowledge that allows cast members to connect more effectively with the characters which they portray, especially in terms of social justice themes. Echoed in my second set of interviews with dramaturg Eric Kildow and lead actor Julie Oliver of Life of Galileo, I saw that the day-to-day duties of a dramaturg can vary greatly, all based upon the needs of a production.
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- Title
- Principles of modern dramaturgy and the influence of social justice themes in theatrical productions
- Creators
- Katherine Denton
- Contributors
- Andrew Zitcer (Advisor)Pamela Yau (Advisor)
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Master of Science (M.S.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of pages
- v, 46 pages
- Resource Type
- Thesis
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Arts Administration; Arts and Entertainment Enterprise; Drexel University; Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design
- Other Identifier
- 991019104808104721