Armstrong, Eric2017-07-272017-07-272017-02-132017-07-27http://hdl.handle.net/10315/33540With this dissertation, I have investigated the relationship between the unconscious and accessing rich detailed sources as an actor. I have established a methodology for addressing physical and psychological blocks in order to find confidence, detail, specificity, and artistic integrity in performance. I have applied this methodology to my performance of Masha in "Three Sisters" by Anton Chekhov, which was part of the 2016-2017 Theatre@York Season. I have also written an extensive character, period, and author analysis of Masha and Anton Chekhov. During rehearsals and performances of "Three Sisters" I wrote journal entries documenting my process and the application of my methodology to the role of Masha.enAuthor owns copyright, except where explicitly noted. Please contact the author directly with licensing requests.TheaterElectronic Thesis or Dissertation2017-07-27TheatreActingUnconsciousConfidenceArtistic integrityAnton ChekhovThe Three SistersMasha