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The Imaginary Invalid Central Washington University ScholarWorks@CWU Graduate Student Projects 2005 Direction of the Play: The mI aginary Invalid Dawn Schoepflin Central Washington University Follow this and additional works at: http://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/thesis_projects Part of the Theatre and Performance Studies Commons Recommended Citation Schoepflin, Dawn, "Direction of the Play: The mI aginary Invalid" (2005). Graduate Student Projects. Paper 37. This Graduate Project is brought to you for free and open access by ScholarWorks@CWU. It has been accepted for inclusion in Graduate Student Projects by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks@CWU. Direction of the Play/Musical: The Imaginary Invalid A Project Report Presented to the Graduate Faculty Central Washington University In Parti al Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Master of Arts Theatre Production b y Dawn Gordon Schoepflin January, 2005 CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY Graduate Studies We hereby approve the project report of Dawn Gordon Schoepflin Candidate for the degree of Master of Arts: Theatre Production APPROVED FOR THE GRADUATE FACULTY Date of Professor Wesley Van Tassel Signature Committee Chair Profe s sor Michael Smith Date of Signature Date of Professo r Bre nda Hubbard Signature .11 ABSTRACT PROJECT REPORT The Imaginary Invalid RICHLAND HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM Directed by Dawn Gordon Schoepflin November 2004 This project entailed the selection, background research and documentation, casting, direction, and post-production analysis of Richland High School's production of Moliere's The Imaginary Invalid. Documentation includes research and analysis of the play, its music, and an evaluation of the play as a production vehicle for the department of Richland High School. lll CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY Graduate Studies Final Examination of Dawn Gordon Schoepflin B. A. Gonzaga University, 1997 for the Degree of Master of Arts Theatre Production Committee in Charge Professor Wesley Van Tassel Professor Michael Smith Professor Brenda Hubbard McConnell Hall Room 113 January 31, 2005 3:15 PM lV Dawn Gordon Schoepflin Courses presented for the Master's degree Number Course of Quarter Course Title No. Credits Instructor Completed TH 539 Directing Young Actors 3 Van Tassel Summer 2003 TH 540 Graduate Directing I 3 Smith Summer 2003 TH 541 Graduate Directing II 3 Hubbard Summer 2004 TH 542 Musical Theater Directing 4 Smith Summer 2003 TH 501 I ntro to Graduate Studies 1 Kash Summer 2002 TH 510 Studies in Drama Lit 4 Hubbard Summer 2002 TH 511 Analysis and Criticism 4 Meshke Summer 2003 TH 545 Voice and Dialects 3 Smith Summer 2002 TH 546 Teaching Shakespeare 3 Van Tassel Summer 2002 TH 520 Explore. Drama in Classroom3 Robinson Summer 2004 TH 522 Curriculum and Prog. Act. 3 Kash Summer 2002 TH 584 Puppetry in Classroom 3 Luce Summer 2004 TH 580 Scenic Methods 3 Zetterberg Summer 2002 TH 562 Costume Accessories 3 Robinson Summer 2 003 TH 531 Mime and Movement 2 Bellah Summer 2003 TH 533 Stage Combat for Teachers 2 Bellah Summer 2003 TH 700 Masters Thesis Project 4 Van Tassel Fall 2004 TH 700 Thesis Examinatin 2 Van Tassel Winter 2005 Total Credit Requirements - 53 v BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION Dawn Gordon Schoepflin Undergraduate Study: Gonzaga University, 1993-1997 Washington State Teaching Credential awarded 1998 from Eastern Washington University Graduate Study: Central Washington University, 2002-2005 Professional Experience: High School Teacher: 1998-present Vl TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE I PRELIMINARY INFORMATION Copy of Committee and Option Approval Form .................. 1 Copy of Playscript Approval Form .. ............... ................. 2 Performance Dates and Parameters ... ............................. .4 Permission of hiring authority at the producing venue ............ 6 Evaluation of the play as a production vehicle ...... .. .............7 Concept Statement ............................................... ...... 9 Project Schedule .......................................... ............ 13 II PRE-PRODUCTION ANALYSIS Given Circumstances .............................. ... ................ 15 Listing of Previous Action .............................. ............. 22 Analysis of dialogue ..................... ..... ..................... ...24 Analysis of dramatic action (full text example) .. ................ 28 Character Analysis ............ ....................... ................ .41 Ideas of the Play .. .................................. ................... 55 Previous Production Review ........................ .. ...............60 The playwright .........................................................64 Listing of Learning goals ..... ... ........... ..................... ..... 68 III POST PRODUCTION MATERIALS Production Journal. ...................................... .... .........69 Written evaluations of Project Committee ... ...... .... .. .......... 82 Vll TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) SECTION PAGE Self Evaluation .. ............ .......................................... 85 VI BIBLIOGRAPHY ........................ ............. ................ 88 V APPENDICES .. .. .. ... ... ... .. ........ ................... .... ........90 vm ~H:.. , RECEIVED JUL 1 2 2004 (Submit in Quadruplicate) GRADUATE COMMITTEE GRADUATE STUDIES AND OPTION APPROVAL FORM ANO RESEARCH CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY Note: This form is to be completed as soon as the student has formed a committee and selected an option from the list below. The form should be submitted in quadruplicate to the Office of Graduate Studies in Barge 305. Name: ~ Y\ Sc..-~ t. \' t'\ Student ID #: Address: Date: Mo.y 1. 7, '2- o O 'f Check option: Indicate credits to be received for the thesis or option: Written Exam* NonThesis Project Course No. Title Credits l(Creative Project Studio Project -n+ J()o Ma..s-k rS -rhe.s ;s ?ri:> l(c.,-\- Portfolio Review Course No. Title Credits Thesis *Students taking written exam option may omit items 1-5 below. 1. Proposed Title: """f'M. J:Mo.c~;,i\a.r'j J:"l'\v"-1\0. by A'to~ltr<... 'rJ\.; ld:'ft J. fV\ O;r m 14 r -\"'i'lA ~ s ro... f, Cly,, 2. Purpose of Study: · l l . 1 , • J h. I' . ·;O ..-estt~ >\...h., ""''"': yze.. Ct.tt? Cr€°'-!)- A. ?Mtkc. i'I--\ ~"- ili'jh._ SJ...i::c)/ sft.dt·r.+.s °': t- ?.. 1c:.t.\. 1~ "t 1-h 5 11. .s Ll-\.o o1 , 1?...1 c. IA. / (l.,y. a 1 vJc., s,h. ~ +c.,.,, . 3. Scope of Study :A. •A,... 1 _ 1 • . ~ . , r · Sc:-Upt' t.IW'1.K.•y's,s + \!'€ senv-c..."'i (:'€..near.s;"-~ ; bu....iltiV\J)-+ pr--€ fct-v'H'l'.) , ...i 1,e.- -\""Cnh 1Y\ ~-~ 4 . ..Procedure to be us~d: . · ,..f. ,... , n· c . -1- .~ iAD • , ';) ~),.,. "9 --:"\'' _ r_ .... · 'Ke!>e ll n:. It\ ~\-" C""-c.. I y'S t...5 c. fl I' I J ........{(!:'..1 n IY\•tC<1 S1 J i "'-Y\"-C.:i 5 ~ -r r I .... Iv\ I '-... > t' \..I '""°"' jlY"'\ - 5. Does the procedure involve collection of data obtained from Human Subjects (including use of surveys)? ................................................... Yes**.@ Use of Animals? ......................... ............. ..... .............. .................................... Yes**@ ** If yes, your procedures must be approved in writing by the Human Subjects Committee or the Animal Care and Use Committee before you initiate your research. I ;---;-- . f Wessleyes. ;, VanTasselu A-1J 1t>se-L- committee Ch ir (typed or printed) Committee Chair (signature) MIMichael ::,J_c. ~ J.- ( Smith:r .sci :±1- Committee Me111ber {signature) Brenda Hubbard Committee Member (typed or printed) Committee Member (signature) App"""'d b11: --::;/I~~~ Approved by: George Bellah ~u L/ SignatureW. S. Quirk is illegible. Dept Chair/Oesigrree {signature) Date ( Associate VP of Graduate Stvd1es Students will be required to submit two copies of all motion picture film, film strips, sound film strips, slides, tapes, cassettes, pictures, etc. produced as part of the thesis. These are to be submitted at the time the thesis (three copies) is submitted to the Office of Graduate Studies and Research. :0 ro ~ lg_ t- 111 (JJ c .. -....... r 0 p) ¢ -; Pi C$J UJ ro N -~""'....... -. = rt1 Please note: :S . =..p. (') 51 t1 The signatures have been redacted due to security reasons. (\) (JJ MASTER'S THESIS PROJECT Schoepflin 2 PLAYSCRIPT APPROVAL FORM ,. (PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE READ THE PLAY SELECTION CRITERIA SECTION IN YOUR r- \ GRADUATE HANDBOOK) SCRIPT TITLE Moliere's The Imaginary Invalid PLAYWRIGHT(S) [If musical, list lyricist/composer] Jean-Pierre Mollere. translated by Mildred Marmur NUMBER OF ACTS 3 APPROXlMATETOTALPLAYINGTME 2 HOURS 0 MIN. CAST (fill in with the appropriate numbers) MEN__ ~19'"'"- _WOMEN_ _ _ 9_ _ CHILDREN_ _ ~1 __0VER40 _ __4_~ ROLES REQUIRING PEOPLE OF COLOR_ __O_ _ _ ROLES COULD DOUBLE_1"'""6'---- TOT AL NUMBER OF CAST 12-15 OTHER CASTING CONCERNS: A small girl could play the child. All over 40 roles will be played by students. The parts in the musical interludes need to be able to sing. Minimal dancing required of some roles. ARTISTIC STAFF (check those needed for this play or production idea) MUSICAL DIRECTOR X DANCECHOREOGRAPHER X FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHER DIALECT COACH__ _ SPECIAL TY HIRE X (specify what kind) Composer ORCHESTRA/BAND (specify what size) _ _ _ 3_-5~M~u~si~ci~a~ns......._ _ _ Will you be fulfilling any of the above? Ifso, which? Music Director, Possibly Dance Choreographer. Will a guest artist be fulfilling any of the above? Ifso, which? Guest artist will compose the music for the musical interludes. SCENERY/PROPS (check those needed for this play or your concept of the play) UNIT SET? YES~CIRCLE ONE) NUMBER OF SETTINGS __2~- HISTORICAL
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