Re-hear-sing Performative Traditions: Engaging With Cultural Practices in College Devised Theatre, 2020
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
- 2020
Creator
- Thiel, John (Person)
Conditions Governing Use
The thesis is restricted due to FERPA, permission from the author is required before you can view the thesis.
Extent
104 pages (104 pages)
Language of Materials
From the record group: English
From the record group: Chinese
From the record group: Spanish; Castilian
Overview
"This thesis documents the methodology, findings, and theoretical underpinnings of a qualitative research study that investigates how a small sample of Emerson College undergraduate and graduate students engaged with cultural traditions from their upbringings in the devised theatre project 'What Moves Us,' which I directed in the spring of 2020. Recognizing in devised theatre the potential for intervention in college-level theatre practices that can privilege hegemonic cultural values and marginalize cultural practices from diverse communities, I examine the successes and challenges of creating space within 'What Moves Us' for the celebration of and critical reflection on performative cultural traditions through a process of mapping cultural assets. In contextualizing findings that indicate that participants' engagement with cultural traditions promoted ensemble unity and connection with home communities, I argue for increased engagement with cultural traditions in devised theatre practice and equitable engagement with culture in the systems and structures of higher education." -- Abstract
Physical Location
RG 010.01D Performing Arts
Physical Description
104 pages
Repository Details
Part of the Emerson College Archives and Special Collections Repository
Walker Building, Room 223
120 Boylston Street
Boston Massachusetts 02116 United States
(617) 824-8301
archives@emerson.edu