DOI
https://doi.org/10.25772/529C-MZ16
Defense Date
2017
Document Type
Thesis
First Advisor
Noreen C. Barnes
Second Advisor
Karen Kopryanski
Third Advisor
Phil Crosby
Abstract
Gay actors have a long history with the notion of “straightening up” to remain castable and economically feasible in today’s market. Searching to find answers for young acting students while strengthening their own self worth, I will explore the history of gay actors in film, television and theatre and in society to understand this notion more fully. By interviewing working actors and managers in the business I will explore how I can address this question of “straightening up” to the future generation of actors and analyze how we can face the future with integrity and self-respect.
Rights
© The Author
Is Part Of
VCU University Archives
Is Part Of
VCU Theses and Dissertations
Date of Submission
5-19-2017
Included in
Acting Commons, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies Commons, Other Theatre and Performance Studies Commons, Performance Studies Commons