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An Actor's Method to Building the Character of Mother Superior in AGNES OF GOD

ABSTRACT
Agnes of God is the story of a nun (Agnes) who gets pregnant while living in a convent. She almost dies after giving birth to a baby, who was later found dead in a garbage can. The cast consists of three members: Agnes; Mother Miriam Ruth (Mother Superior); and Dr. Martha Livingstone, the court appointed psychiatrist. Faith is tested as Dr. Livingstone draws closer to uncovering the truth surrounding the conception, birth, and death of Agnes’ baby.
I performed the role of Mother Superior in the UNO production of Agnes of God. This thesis documents my rehearsal and performance journey. It includes a rehearsal journal and an evaluation of my performance. The play was performed in the Lab Theatre of the Performing Arts Center on November 5 and 6; November 14 and 15; and on November 19 and 20.
Agnes of God is based on a true story.
Keywords: Mother Superior, Agnes, Pielmeier, Sacrifice, Nun, Maureen Murphy

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:uno.edu/oai:scholarworks.uno.edu:td-3478
Date01 May 2017
CreatorsMatthews, Venita J.
PublisherScholarWorks@UNO
Source SetsUniversity of New Orleans
Detected LanguageEnglish
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SourceUniversity of New Orleans Theses and Dissertations

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