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Women in White: my journey into color

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Date Issued:
2017
Abstract/Description:
In many religious circles white is a symbol for purity, cleanliness, and perfection. However, white is also synonymous with empty, blank, and colorless. Women in White: My journey into color is a project centralized around a personal study of the cultural pressures of (")perfection(") presented both in religious cultures and in the every-day life of a performer. Utilizing the catalyst of a cabaret-style performance, Women in White explores the struggles of nine different female characters in the musical theatre cannon and aims to draw a personal connection from their journey. Inspired by the wise words of my own mother, this thesis celebrates the color present in our lives.
Title: Women in White: my journey into color.
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Name(s): Tarbox, Madison, Author
Ingram, Kate, Committee Chair
Boyd, Belinda, Committee Member
Brown, James, Committee Member
University of Central Florida, Degree Grantor
Type of Resource: text
Date Issued: 2017
Publisher: University of Central Florida
Language(s): English
Abstract/Description: In many religious circles white is a symbol for purity, cleanliness, and perfection. However, white is also synonymous with empty, blank, and colorless. Women in White: My journey into color is a project centralized around a personal study of the cultural pressures of (")perfection(") presented both in religious cultures and in the every-day life of a performer. Utilizing the catalyst of a cabaret-style performance, Women in White explores the struggles of nine different female characters in the musical theatre cannon and aims to draw a personal connection from their journey. Inspired by the wise words of my own mother, this thesis celebrates the color present in our lives.
Identifier: CFE0006959 (IID), ucf:51656 (fedora)
Note(s): 2017-05-01
M.F.A.
Arts and Humanities, Theatre
Masters
This record was generated from author submitted information.
Subject(s): Theatre -- Musical Theatre -- Theater -- Acting -- Musicals -- Women in Theatre -- Women in White -- Feminism -- Religion -- Mormon
Persistent Link to This Record: http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0006959
Restrictions on Access: campus 2020-11-15
Host Institution: UCF

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