Clowns, Fools, and Killers: An Exploration of Horror, Comedy, and Madness Through the Roles of Murderer 2 and Sir Richard Ratcliffe in William Shakespeare's Richard III
Abstract
This document is a thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the Master of Fine Arts degree in Theatre Arts with a Concentration in Musical Theatre. It is a detailed account of author RJ Magee’s artistic and scholarly process in creating the roles of Murderer 2 and Sir Richard Ratcliffe in William Shakespeare’s Richard III. The production was performed as part of Minnesota State University, Mankato’s mainstage season in October of 2022. In five chapters, this thesis chronicles the actor’s process: a preproduction analysis, a historical and critical perspective, a rehearsal and performance journal, a post-production analysis, and a process development analysis. Appendices and works cited are included.
Advisor
Heather Hamilton
Committee Member
Matthew Caron
Committee Member
Matthew Connolly
Committee Member
Nicholas Wayne
Committee Member
Vladimir Rovinsky
Date of Degree
2023
Language
english
Document Type
Thesis
Degree
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Program of Study
Theatre Arts
Department
Creative Arts
College
Humanities and Social Sciences
Recommended Citation
Magee, RJ. (2023). Clowns, fools, and killers: An exploration of horror, comedy, and madness through the roles of Murderer 2 and Sir Richard Ratcliffe in William Shakespeare's Richard III. [Unpublished master’s thesis]. Minnesota State University, Mankato.
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