Degree Name
MA (Master of Arts)
Program
Communication, Professional
Date of Award
5-2016
Committee Chair or Co-Chairs
Bobby Funk
Committee Members
Delanna Reed, Patrick Cronin
Abstract
The areas of study in the Proof thesis contain research on the play, the playwright, and the acting style utilized in the performance and character analysis. The acting style in this process focuses on the actor’s creative work in preparation of portraying a female character. This character is a controlling woman that is unable to manipulate others. By using relaxation techniques involving the Alexander Technique, the actor was able to transition into the character with honest emotions and motives. Finding similarities to the character by using personal relationships gave the actor the ability to discover connections with the character in portrayal. These connections are used to motivate the actor’s process in creating an authentic character. The results are found through the actor’s reflections and performances. The findings show discipline and routine in the actor’s process to portray the character.
Document Type
Thesis - unrestricted
Recommended Citation
Patterson, Kathryn, "An Actor’s Approach to Claire in Proof by David Auburn" (2016). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 3016. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/3016
Copyright
Copyright by the authors.