Date of Award
Spring 2022
Degree Type
Thesis
Department
Theatre and Dance
Director of Thesis
David Britt
First Reader
Marybeth Gorman Craig
Second Reader
Marybeth Gorman Craig
Abstract
This paper charts the path of directing This Is Our Youth by Kenneth Lonergan, which ran from March 24-27. It will explore using the history of the play's setting, New York City in 1982, to keep the production relevant for today's audiences. It also details casting, collaboration with designers, and the rehearsal process. I also give a summary of feedback about keeping the overall environment positive. This experience showed that by leaning into the specific time of the play, the themes resonated strongly with the audiences. A positive environment was also essential to the success of the production.
First Page
1
Last Page
88
Recommended Citation
Reynolds, John Jr., "Directing with a Historical Perspective for the Current World" (2022). Senior Theses. 526.
https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/senior_theses/526
Rights
© 2022, John Reynolds Jr.
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