Bridging the Digital Divide: Reuniting Actors with their Audiences in Virtual Performance, 2021
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
- 2021
Creator
- Stouter Hassebrock, Billie (Person)
Conditions Governing Use
The thesis is restricted due to FERPA, permission from the author is required before you can view the thesis.
Extent
100 pages (100 pages)
Language of Materials
From the record group: English
From the record group: Chinese
From the record group: Spanish; Castilian
Overview
""Limitations foster creativity. Tell an artist to paint anything, and he may struggle, but tell him to create something specific, in a set amount of time, for a certain audience, and these constraints might well push him to produce something he might never have come up with on his own." – John C. McCrae This article explores creative strategies for mitigating the challenges of virtual performance (as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic) to reunite audiences and actors. By utilizing technology and the principles of immersive production, in conjunction with the creation of an ensemble-devised piece, 'A Fate Worse Than Death' serves as a template for other theater practitioners struggling to make engaging theater online. Additionally, this project explores directing philosophy by studying the impact of a collaborative, trauma-informed, consent-based rehearsal environment." -- Abstract
Physical Location
RG 010.01D Performing Arts
Physical Description
100 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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