Defense Date
2024
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Fine Arts
Department
Theatre
First Advisor
Jesse Njus
Second Advisor
Aaron Anderson
Third Advisor
Keith Byron Kirk
Abstract
The creation of an adaptation is extremely challenging and time-consuming, but with the right tools and inspiration, that task of creation can be eased. By looking at three different adaptations of the Theban plays, the goal of creating a new adaptation of this series of plays can be achieved. At the same time, this adaptation can achieve a goal of highlighting an important character from the original set of plays, Antigone, and give her a role that elevates her to the main protagonist across all three plays, thus allowing the Theban plays to become a more feminine piece that works well in our modern society.
Rights
© The Author
Is Part Of
VCU University Archives
Is Part Of
VCU Theses and Dissertations
Date of Submission
4-30-2024
Included in
Ancient History, Greek and Roman through Late Antiquity Commons, Dramatic Literature, Criticism and Theory Commons, Playwriting Commons, Theatre History Commons