Skip to main content

Navigating Teen Girl Identity in the Digital Age Through Applied Theatre, 2024

 Item
Identifier: te_2024spring_gitten_victoria.pdf

Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

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

  • 2024

Creator

Conditions Governing Use

The thesis is restricted due to FERPA, permission from the author is required before you can view the thesis.

Extent

102 pages

Language of Materials

From the record group: English

From the record group: Chinese

From the record group: Spanish; Castilian

Overview

"In the era of social media, Applied Theatre empowers adolescent girls through the #i-am project at a suburban middle school in Massachusetts. This thesis explores using theatre to delve into the intersection of social media and identity among girls. Through six workshops featuring activities such as creative writing, role work, and kinesthetic strategies, the project fosters face- to-face communication and encourages girls to challenge biased messaging, providing a safe space for exploration. The study focuses on how theatre facilitates important dialogue on the impact social media has on teen girls' identities. It examines community building and individual exploration within the #i-am concept, navigating identity complexities in the ever-changing digital age." -- Abstract

Physical Location

RG 010.01D Performing Arts

Physical Description

102 pages

Repository Details

Part of the Emerson College Archives and Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Walker Building, Room 223
120 Boylston Street
Boston Massachusetts 02116 United States
(617) 824-8301