The Relationship Between Cross-Dressing and the Gender Binary in Theatrical Performance, 2019
Scope and Content Note
The series contains Master's theses from 1943 to present. The theses consist of either a production book and a media component or solely a production book. The production books were originally submitted as physical bound copies, but were later submitted digitally. The physical production books are stored offsite and the digital production books are stored in the College's preservation repository.
The media components consist of U-matic tapes, VHS tapes, CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays and changed to digital submissions in 2020. There are also a handful of audiocassette tapes and one USB. The media components are stored onsite at the Archives.
Dates
- 2019
Creator
- Vonada, Logan Emory (Person)
Conditions Governing Use
The thesis is restricted due to FERPA, permission from the author is required before you can view the thesis.
Extent
82 pages (82 pages)
Language of Materials
From the record group: English
From the record group: Chinese
From the record group: Spanish; Castilian
Overview
"Cross-dressing has long been an element of live theatre, despite the conservative foundation of the Western view of gender expression. In this thesis, I will explore the relationship between cross-dressing and the gender binary in live performance. How do these two entities complement and oppose each other, and how has the nature of this relationship evolved? During the Elizabethan era of theatre, cross-dressing was used as a performance device that upheld the traditional gender binary, but also subtly allowed for the expression of gender outside the binary, specifically through young boys and their fluid expression of gender onstage. Presently, crossdressing is claimed by the queer theatre community to challenge the social standards of dress and to use the performative nature of cross-dressing as a vessel for exploration and transformation of identity, primarily through drag culture." -- Abstract
Physical Location
RG 010.01D Performing Arts
Physical Description
82 pages
Repository Details
Part of the Emerson College Archives and Special Collections Repository
Walker Building, Room 223
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Boston Massachusetts 02116 United States
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