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This thesis argues the necessity for continuing to support women's empowerment in South Asia through arts education. This essay chronicles my own experience teaching a beginning acting class and directing a production of Medea , between May 24 and July 8, 2013, for the summer session at the Asian University for Women in Chittagong, Bangladesh. Chapter 1 provides a brief overview of the history and the political climate of Bangladesh at the time, along with the goals of the University and unique makeup of its student body. Chapter 2 will examine the in-class actor training, the rehearsal process, and the students' preparation for their performance of Euripides's Medea. Chapter 3 will review how the class experience and performance affected the participants and contributed to their leadership abilities, communication skills, and personal development.
Advisor: | Caban, Andrea |
Commitee: | LeBank, Ezra, O'Gorman, Hugh |
School: | California State University, Long Beach |
Department: | Theatre Arts |
School Location: | United States -- California |
Source: | MAI 53/06M(E), Masters Abstracts International |
Source Type: | DISSERTATION |
Subjects: | Womens studies, Performing Arts, Theater, South Asian Studies |
Keywords: | Asian university for women, Bangladesh, Euripides, Women's education |
Publication Number: | 1526907 |
ISBN: | 978-1-321-27707-4 |