DOI
https://doi.org/10.25772/3FWD-DV57
Defense Date
2014
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Fine Arts
Department
Theatre Pedagogy
First Advisor
David Leong
Second Advisor
Pattie D'Beck
Third Advisor
Joe Obermuller
Abstract
Leadership is often ascribed as a quality one either possess or doesn’t. We often hear phrases like “She is born leader” or “All eyes are on you”, these are thrown around without discretion in the classroom, conference rooms, social gatherings, and business meetings. This work contends that leadership and in particular leadership that grows and transforms its participants is less an inherent character trait, than an outlook and set of core principles that lead to transformation. Through the application of current and developing business leadership theory and its effect on creativity and a cross analysis of “Best in Class” theatre directors and choreographers that I have worked with, I intend to show that the surest way to a theatrically innovative and engaging production is through a dedication to collaboration, selflessness, and directorial clarity.
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Is Part Of
VCU University Archives
Is Part Of
VCU Theses and Dissertations
Date of Submission
8-22-2014