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Daffodils in the Snow: A devised project with youth to practice and make meaning about resiliency and the role it plays in their lives, 2024

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Identifier: te_2024spring_maitland_erin.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

76 pages

Language of Materials

From the record group: English

From the record group: Chinese

From the record group: Spanish; Castilian

Overview

"Theatre can be used for more than just entertainment. By providing a collaborative, supportive, and communal space for students, theatre can promote exploration of challenging topics like resiliency, mental health, or even grief. This space allows students to discover their voice, build lasting connections, and make meaning about the world around them. In order to explore this further, a devised piece was created to understand how students think and feel about resiliency and the role it plays in their lives. Over four months of workshops and rehearsals, students created an original one act play revolving around resiliency through grief and took the show to the Massachusetts Educational Theatre Guild Drama Festival. This paper explores the impact of theatre and how, through the process of creating and performing a devised piece and the shared experiences of the students who participated in this process, and by focusing on building community and one's own resiliency, youth can make deeper connections with themselves and each other." -- Abstract

Physical Location

RG 010.01D Performing Arts

Physical Description

76 pages

Repository Details

Part of the Emerson College Archives and Special Collections Repository

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