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Direction of the Play: Dracula: The Vampire Play
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Author | Hutchinson, Nicholas T. |
| Copyright Year | 2012 |
| Abstract | PROJECT REPORT Dracula: The Vampire Play Heritage Theatre, Perry, Utah Directed by Nicholas T. Hutchinson October, 2012 This project entailed the selection, background research and documentation, casting, direction, vocal coaching, and post-production analysis of Heritage Theatre's production of Nicholas Hutchinson's Dracula: The Vampire Play. Documentation includes research and analysis of the play, and an evaluation of the play as a production vehicle for Heritage Theatre located in Perry, Utah. The analysis also includes a discussion as to the non-traditipnal directorial vision of this production. CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY Graduate Studies Final Examination of Nicholas T. Hutchinson B.F.A. Utah State University, 2006 for the Degree of Master of Arts Theatre Production Committee in Charge Professor Scott Robinson Professor Michael Smith Professor Christina Barrigan McConnell Hall Room 110 Wednesday, April 24, 2013 9:00AM BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION Nicholas T. Hutchinson Undergraduate Study: Utah State University, 2002 2006 Graduate Study: Central Washington University, 2008 2013 Professional Experience: Professional Technician: 2004 2006 High School Teacher: 2006-2011 Preston High School, Preston, ID 2006 2008 Skyline High School, Salt Lake City, UT 2008 -2011 Director/Designer at Freelance: 2006 Present Nicholas T. Hutchinson Courses presented for the Master's Degree Number Course Course Title of Quarter No. Credits Instructor Completed TH 501 Intro to Graduate Studies 1 Bellah Summer 2008 TH 510 Studies in Dramatic Literature 4 Hubbard Summer2008 TH 571 Design Methodologies 3 Barrigan Summer 2008 TH568 Lighting Techniques 3 Barrigan Summer2008 TH565 Creative Costuming 3 Robinson Summer2008 TH540 Graduate Directing I 3 Smith Summer 2008 TH560 Stage & TV Makeup 3 McMillen Summer 2008 TH536 Advanced Movement: RasaBoxes 3 Murray-Cole Summer2009 TH511 Analysis & Criticism 4 Pederson Summer 2009 J TH 520 Exploring Drama in the Classroom 3 Forier Summer2009 TH545 Voice & Dialects 3 Smith Summer2009 TH546 Teaching Shakespeare Performance 3 Edie Summer2009 TH 541 Graduate Directing II 3 Hubbard Summer 2009 TH569 Advanced Lighting Techniques 3 Barrigan Summer 2009 TH542 Musical Theatre Directing 4 Brown Summer 2010 TH534 Improvisational Techniques 3 VanAuken Summer 2010 TH 531 Mime & Movement 3 Bellah Summer 2010 TH 521 Curriculum & Program Development 3 Forier Summer2010 TH502 Introduction to the Creative Project 1 Robinson Summer2010 TH700 Thesis 4 Edie Summer 2010 TH700 Thesis 2 Robinson Spring 2013 Total Credit Requirements 62 WEAPONS OR FIREARMS? HOW MANY ___ 2 ___ DESCRIBE: • Hand gun heard off stage, seen on stage • Stake and Mallet for killing Dracula COSTUMES (CHECK THOSE NEEDED FOR THIS PLAY OR YOUR CONCEPT OF THE PLAY) APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF COSTUMES PER CHARACTER_--=2 __ _ HISTORICAL PERIOD __ 1_8~9_0'_s ____ SEASON_--=S=u.:...:.. m.:..:..; m:...:..: e::..:. rL..:. /E=a;;.;.. rl...., y...;. F=a.._ ll _ SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: • Dracula must be able to be recognized as the icon that he has become, however he must also fit into the constructed world and period of the play. JUSTIFICATION FOR CHOICE OF SCRIPT HAVE YOU SEEN THIS SCRIPT PRODUCED? YES @ (CIRCLE ONE) HAVE YOU DONE THIS PLAY BEFORE? BRIEFLY DESCRIBE YOUR INVOLVEMENT IN THE PRODUCTION: • I have never been involved in any way with a production of this play. WHY SHOULD YOUR ORGANIZATION PRODUCE THIS SCRIPT? • Provides actors the opportunity to learn/use/implement a dialect . • Provides new technical demands that the theatre staff have not had to construct/create (raked stage, special fx elements. ) WHAT ARE THE DRAWBACKS (IF ANY) TO DOING THIS PRODUCTION AT YOUR VENUE? • Conservative community that may take issue with: o Devil worship/Satanic themes o Religious Fanaticism o Sensual Attraction of Lucy and Dracula These topics and events being staged may cause some negative feedback from patrons/community members. MASTER'S THESIS PROJECT PLAVSCRIPT APPROVAL FORM (PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE READ THE PLAY SELECTION CRITERIA SECTION IN YOUR GRADUATE HANDBOOK) SCRIPT TITLE ---=-D_:...;ra=c=u=la::..:...: ....:... T:....:.. he=-...;.. V=am ~p'-'-ir= e ...:.. P=la~Y---------------PLAYWRIGHT(S) [If musical, list lyricist/composer] Hamilton Dean & John L. Balderston NUMBER OF ACTS_-=3;...__ _ APPROXIMATE TOTAL PLAYING TME_-=2 __ HOURS 45 MIN . CAST (fill in with the appropriate numbers) MEN 6 WOMEN_--=2 ___ CHILDREN __ c....:N.1..-"/A--'--___ ovER 40 _ _ -"3-"o-'f ..... 8 ....... T..... ot"-'-a_I -ROLES REQUIRING PEOPLE OF COLOR __ a __ ROLES COULD DOUBLE N/A TOTAL NUMBER OF CAST 8 ----OTHER CASTING CONCERNS: • Finding actors that fit the age ranges necessary for the script may prove challenging in the normal casting pool of the theatre. The small community may not have the range/variety necessary for the script show up for auditions. ARTISTIC STAFF (check those needed for this play or production idea) MUSICAL DIRECTOR N/A DANCECHOREOGRAPHER _~N~/~ A __ FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHER XX DIALECT COACH XX SPECIALTY HIRE N/A (specify what kind) ORCHESTRA/BAND (specify what size) _....:.N.af ...:.. A.__ ___ _ Will you be fulfilling any of the above? Yes If so, which? Dialect Coach, Fight Choreographer Will a guest artist be fulfilling any of the above? No. If so, which? SCENERY /PROPS (check those needed for this play or your concept of the play) UNIT SET? YES NO (CIRCLE ONE) NUMBER OF SETIINGS _ _____;, 4 __ HISTORICAL PERIOD 1890's GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION Purley, England BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SET CONCERNS OR SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: • Set requires a large window (large enough for Dracula to exit through) and for a Bat to enter. • Both low-lying fog and haze are options for use during the scenes where Dracula is present. APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF PROPS 45 PERIOD 1890's DIFFICULT OR UNUSUAL PROPS? YES NO (CIRCLE ONE) DESCRIBE: • Flying Bat that attacks characters on occasion. • Coffin/Crypt for Dracula |
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