This research was to determine empirically whether guided imagery could have a positive effect on actors when used as a mental pre-rehearsal in the process of developing a creative work--a play. This study tried to show that there is a relationship between the use of imagery, group dynamics, job satisfaction, and performance. / The focus of the study was to test whether the use of a guided imagery script would increase the actor's feeling of group cohesiveness, personal satisfaction, and performance. The study investigated whether this mental technique could facilitate the formation of that ideal state of the ensemble. / The experiment used a one-act play which was double-cast. Prior to eight of the rehearsals and one performance, the experimental group was led through a guided imagery session. At the same time the control group also underwent a pre-rehearsal session which consisted of a dramaturgical discussion that related to the play. This dramaturgical discussion was used as a placebo to even out the Hawthorne effect in the control group. / The results seem to indicate that there was not an increase in goal-setting, group goal achievement, interpersonal relationships, and satisfaction. The guided imagery sessions also did not have any effect on performance. The study did demonstrate that guided imagery could be a useful tool in theatre with more research. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 54-04, Section: A, page: 1154. / Major Professor: John Degen. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Florida State University, 1993.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:fsu.edu/oai:fsu.digital.flvc.org:fsu_76910 |
| Contributors | Wilson, Gary Lynn., Florida State University |
| Source Sets | Florida State University |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Text |
| Format | 236 p. |
| Rights | On campus use only. |
| Relation | Dissertation Abstracts International |
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