Measure for Measure: Measuring Morality for a Contemporary Context

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dc.contributor.advisorWilson, Mark E.
dc.contributor.authorThompson, Severn
dc.date.accessioned2020-05-11T12:40:06Z
dc.date.available2020-05-11T12:40:06Z
dc.date.copyright2019-09
dc.date.issued2020-05-11
dc.date.updated2020-05-11T12:40:06Z
dc.degree.disciplineTheatre
dc.degree.levelMaster's
dc.degree.nameMFA - Master of Fine Arts
dc.description.abstractThis paper presents written support material for Severn Thompsons ninety-minute adaptation of Shakespeares Measure for Measure for Shakespeare in High Parks thirty-seventh season. The concept and script edit for the production were based on a number of factors outlined in the following chapters, from historical context, source material, past productions, and contemporary relevancies. Also investigated are the challenges inherent in the script, which have led Measure for Measure to be commonly categorized as one of Shakespeares problem plays. Identifying and embracing the plays ambiguities and contradictions become part of the conceptual approach, while setting the production in an alternative now highlights the issues with which our society continues to wrestle, such as extreme morality, political corruption, gender politics, justice, and mercy. Finally, the paper reflects on the accomplishments as well as the areas for improvement in the production of this complex dark comedy, presented in a unique outdoor venue.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10315/37378
dc.languageen
dc.rightsAuthor owns copyright, except where explicitly noted. Please contact the author directly with licensing requests.
dc.subjectTheater
dc.subject.keywordsTheatre
dc.subject.keywordsStage Direction
dc.subject.keywordsMeasure for Measure
dc.subject.keywordsShakespeare
dc.subject.keywordsOutdoor Theatre
dc.titleMeasure for Measure: Measuring Morality for a Contemporary Context
dc.typeElectronic Thesis or Dissertation

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