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The Effects of Politics and Media on America: Creating the Role of Lainie Wells in Lee Blessing\u27s Two Rooms
Get PDFTwo Rooms, by Lee Blessings, was selected for performance at the University of New Orleans during the fall of 2015. I studied and portrayed the role of Lainie Wells as my thesis project. The purpose of my thesis was to research a character physically, psychologically, and emotionally as an actress and create a character through the eyes of Lainie Wells.
The following is a brief breakdown of the structure of my written thesis: biography of Lee Blessing, hostage families and their mental state as it relates to the Iranian hostage crisis, mass media effects on Syria, The Hunt for Bin Laden, the rehearsal process, and a scored script including all actions and objectives; a review of my work, my own conclusions based on my process and character arc, photographs of my performance, a professional headshot along with my resume to highlight the significance to my work as an artist
More Than a Pretty Face: An Exploration of Célimène in Molière’s The Misanthrope
No full textMolière’s The Misanthrope explores themes of hypocrisy, love, and the elusive nature of the truth. The play centers on the effects of unapologetic honesty in a society overflowing with pretense.
Célimène serves as the supreme example of this society, but is more complicated than the shallow follies she represents. She walks the tight rope between truth and survival and must keep the balance without leaning too heavily one way or the other – lest she fall.
This thesis endeavors to articulate the creation of a multi-dimensional character that connects with today’s audience and facilitates an understanding of the intentions and motivations behind her actions as well as the effects of this particular society on its members.
This endeavor includes biographical information on Molière, a breakdown of the author’s approach, influences for this process, an analysis of Célimène, rehearsal manuscripts, and an analytical reflection of the resulting attempt to walk the line
Agnus Dei: Who Takes Away The Sins Of The World?
Get PDFThis thesis documents the journey of Meghan Rose Shea struggling to find the character, Dr. Martha Livingstone, in the play Agnes of God. Meghan focused on the Meisner technique as a guideline for her acting approach. She explores past performances, the playwright, and thoroughly journals the trials and triumphs of the production process
An Old Woman Bumped Her on Canal
Get PDFThis work is a collection of poems revolving around black or African-American identity and the intersection of feminist consciousness with racial struggle. An examination of the unknown or forgotten black woman runs through this work as well as connection to a mother figure. The poems also reflect the influence of place, particularly New Orleans, its history, its culture, and its present evolution post-Hurricane Katrina. The collection\u27s preface includes development of a unique poetics that considers identity theories and models of the subject in light of poetic voice. The poems use caesura heavily, rhyme, and sonic echo. Poets who have influenced the author include Gwendolyn Brooks, Langston Hughes, Ai, and Lucille Clifton
Statewide Survey of LA Registered Voters: Current Budget Situtation
Get PDFThis survey analyzed the public’s perception of Louisiana’s current budget situation and attempted to identify who residents believe is responsible for the state’s budgetary difficulties. The poll also gauged the favorability ratings of the governor and the state legislature. A question was also included on the partisan choice of registered voters in the upcoming US Senate election. In addition, the survey asked respondents to self-identify their race, gender, age, and total household income
Pulling GIS into Port: Implementation of Enterprise Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
No full textAs an undergraduate from the Department of Planning and Urban studies, Mr. Deason completed an Enterprise Geographic Information System (GIS) Implementation internship at the Port of New Orleans in May 2015. Mr. Deason conducted research on national and international Port GIS systems, management, and software. In consultation with Dr. Michelle Thompson, a customized survey and method to evaluate deployment of a Port GIS was completed. Mr. Deason interviewed key management and staff to evaluate software and hardware technology needs, examined and documented existing work flows, reviewed GIS software terms and conditions, resources, and summarized the existing Enterprise GIS in a Port GIS Assessment and Recommendations for Future Adoption report. As part of the completion of his internship and research with the port, the Senior Staff viewed a final presentation titled “Pulling GIS into Port: Implementation of Enterprise Geographic Information Systems (GIS)”. The goal of this report and presentation is to be a starting point for the future adoption of an integrated Port of New Orleans Enterprise GIS. / This research project was focused on (1) Determining department missions, work flows and staffing. (2) Review of National and International Port GIS models and assessment methods. (3) Cost reduction and return on investment. (4) Recommendations for adoption. / This research employed a hybrid mixed method approaches using survey and archival data paired with qualitative research from public and academic resources pertaining to the implementation of Enterprise GIS. Findings served to evaluate whether The Port of New Orleans could benefit from the implementation of said technology