Date of Award
Spring 2019
Document Type
Open Access Thesis
Department
Art
First Advisor
Steven Pearson
Abstract
You Go to My Head follows forgotten Hollywood actress Kay Francis as she comes to terms with the realization her fiancé is a Nazi spy. Over the course of the show, Kay seeks advice from Bette Davis, Hedy Lamarr and Marlene Dietrich. Stylistically, this solo performance was inspired by pre-code Hollywood films as well as traditional Japanese theatre styles, specifically Noh. The piece explores the role of women in a patriarchal society, sexual fluidity, and the relationship between art and practicality.
Rights
© 2019, Kimberly Gaughan
Recommended Citation
Gaughan, K.(2019). You Go to My Head. (Master's thesis). Retrieved from https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/etd/5173