Theatre and Film, Johnny Carson School of
Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film: Theses, Student Research, and Creative Work
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First Advisor
JD Madsen
Committee Members
William Shomos, Andrew Park
Date of this Version
5-2020
Document Type
Thesis
Citation
A thesis presented to the faculty of the Graduate College at the University of Nebraska in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree of Master of Fine Arts
Major: Theatre Arts
Under the supervision of Joshua D. Madsen
Lincoln, Nebraska, May 2020
Abstract
The purpose of this thesis is to provide research, supporting paperwork, production photographs, and other materials that document the scenic design for the University of Nebraska, Glenn Korff School of Music opera premiere production of The Gambler’s Son by Tyler Goodrich White. This thesis contains the following: research images indicating an artist’s studio, historical Cozad, Nebraska photos, selected Robert Henri paintings and sketches, shapes, and forms; preliminary sketches and photographs of the ¼” scale model; a full set of drafting plates, projections design, paint samples, a props reference book; paperwork generated during the rehearsal process; and additional touring information. Archival production photographs are included as documentation of the complete design.
(Note that a digital file for this thesis is not currently available.)
Advisor: Joshua D. Madsen
Comments
Copyright 2020, Jill Hibbard. Used by permission