Learning with Mrs. Phelps

Date of Award

Spring 4-29-2024

Document Type

Honors Project

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts

Department

Theatre and Dance

Department Chair or Program Director

Stull, Gregg

First Advisor

Williams, Marc

Major or Concentration

Theatre

Abstract

This senior project detailed my rehearsal process and character work I completed for UMW Theatre’s production of Matilda: the Musical written by Dennis Kelly with music and lyrics by Tim Menchin, which played from November 2-19. As an actor, I documented my experiences in rehearsal leading up to the show and I recorded my work with Hagen’s nine questions to familiarize myself with the character. I completed personal research on the world of Matilda and the controversies of Dahl’s writing in addition to other character research. Additionally, I documented my experience during each performance, culminating in a final reflection after our final bow.

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