DOI
10.17077/etd.m9mzbpok
Document Type
Thesis
Date of Degree
Spring 2018
Degree Name
MFA (Master of Fine Arts)
Degree In
Theatre Arts
First Advisor
Paul Kalina
First Committee Member
John Cameron
Second Committee Member
Anne Marie Nest
Abstract
Written to fulfill a partial requirement for a Masters of Fine Arts degree in Acting, this thesis explores Natalie Lurowist’s continued evolution as an actor during her time at the University of Iowa. In the spirit of “the verb,” she attempts first to philosophize about acting by questioning, categorizing, defining truths, and briefly discussing its personal meaning and implications. She then ventures back in time (with a nod to her undergraduate training) to process her process as it has evolved over the course of three years of graduate school. Similar to the students’ M.F.A. plan of study, the elements of process are broken down into the foundational subjects of movement, acting, and voice. In the final section, university productions are examined for their opportunities, challenges, and the corresponding exploration, struggles, and successes in regards to Lurowist’s evolution. Inevitably, the past leads up to the present moment and future outlook in her persistent endeavor to grow.
Keywords
Acting, Process
Pages
v, 41 pages
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 41).
Copyright
Copyright © 2018 Natalie Dickens Lurowist
Recommended Citation
Lurowist, Natalie Dickens. "Divine dissatisfaction: an actor's process." MFA (Master of Fine Arts) thesis, University of Iowa, 2018.
https://doi.org/10.17077/etd.m9mzbpok