Abstract
My project explores the potential of creating a theatrical performance using sculptures instead of actors. There are, and have been, many others who have worked to expand the boundaries of performance art, and performing arts. This project explores the potential of creating a theatrical performance of Euripides’ Medea using sculptures instead of actors. It provides a perspective of another method, combining and implementing various unusual aspects of performance. This performance consisted of 28 scenes that the sculptures were moved through over 14 days. This project aims to demonstrate the capability of inanimate sculptures to fill the role of actors in a theatrical performance. These, in addition to the unique duration of the performance, are traits that present a new blend of performance art and performing arts. In addition to exploring this new performance style, I hope this project also influences others to continue the art form, either following the same steps or changing to fit their ideas.
Advisor
Skala, Naoko
Second Advisor
Kendall, Daren
Department
Art and Art History; Theatre and Dance
Recommended Citation
Wellman, Patrick K., "Euripides' Medea In Sculptural Performance" (2022). Senior Independent Study Theses. Paper 9881.
https://openworks.wooster.edu/independentstudy/9881
Disciplines
Other Theatre and Performance Studies | Sculpture
Publication Date
2022
Degree Granted
Bachelor of Arts
Document Type
Senior Independent Study Thesis
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