Date of Award
8-1973
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Theatre Arts
Abstract
The premise of this production thesis is that Henrik Ibsen's Ghosts, written specifically for the proscenium theatre, can be suitably adapted for presentation in the arena theatre, both directorially and technically. The thesis consists of an historical examination of the arena theatre, Henrik Ibsen, and Ghosts; analyses of the script and characters; adaptations necessary to direct a play in the arena and the director's philosophy in relation to the production; the technical problems encountered in the production; and critiques concerning the successes and failures of the production.
The conclusions of this study are: (1) Ghosts, a realistic play written for the proscenium theatre, can be produced in the arena and may be more effectively presented there, (2) the production was effective presented in modern dress, (3) the cooperative directorial method was an effective means toward understanding the script and characters and encouraged and facilitated creativity by both actors and technicians.
Recommended Citation
Mellien, William Frank, "Henrik Ibsen's Ghosts adapted for the arena theatre" (1973). Theses and Dissertations. 9056.
https://commons.und.edu/theses/9056