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An Experiment in Open Theatre

The purpose of this experiment has been to complete a challenging thesis production in the style and technique of Open Theatre, utilizing imaginative production effects. The purpose was also to provide a valuable experience for those actors and technicians involved, meeting the standards and requirements of educational theatre. The experiment evolved from adapting, designing, directing, and producing a twelve scene cutting from Megan Terry's Viet Rock and twelve episodes from Jean-Claude van Italliets The Serpent. The study was culminated with a one-evening performance of The serpent and Viet Rock on August 10, 1971. The style and technique of Open Theatre seemed to be well accepted and fulfilled the requirements which the script demanded. The reaction of the audience seemed to indicate that the response sought by the Comp any was accomplished. The conclusion may also be drawn that this experimental production was successful not only as art, but also as an evening of entertainment.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc500450
Date08 1900
CreatorsPeveto, Mildred A.
ContributorsHamilton, Stanley K., Gulley, Paul M.
PublisherNorth Texas State University
Source SetsUniversity of North Texas
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeThesis or Dissertation
Formatiii, 390 leaves : ill., music, Text
RightsPublic, Peveto, Mildred A., Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.

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