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Title: Developing New Works for the Stage: An Actor's Perspective.
Creator: Butler, Lauren, Boyd, Belinda, Listengarten, Julia, Ingram, Katherine, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description: U.S. Theatre is often noted for its commitment to new play development. Since Eugene O'Neill, America has fostered a tradition of celebrating emerging playwrights and their bold, edgy new works through countless development programs such as festivals, new play readings, grant programs, workshops, and world premieres. Although in recent years new-play development has seen a steady decline in funding (Levitow 2), it remains a cornerstone of American identity and an essential medium for pushing...
Show moreU.S. Theatre is often noted for its commitment to new play development. Since Eugene O'Neill, America has fostered a tradition of celebrating emerging playwrights and their bold, edgy new works through countless development programs such as festivals, new play readings, grant programs, workshops, and world premieres. Although in recent years new-play development has seen a steady decline in funding (Levitow 2), it remains a cornerstone of American identity and an essential medium for pushing boundaries in theatre, both culturally and artistically. New-play development is indispensable for keeping theatre relevant in our ever-changing culture. For my thesis, I explore the process of developing a new play from an actor's perspective. The role of the director, dramaturg and producer of a new play is often discussed; however the importance of the actor throughout the development process is sometimes overlooked. There are many configurations of artistic teams assembled to develop a new play; therefore, I do not suggest there is one type of team that is best or one type of role for the actor to play within the team. My aim was to collaborate with the playwright, director and fellow actors to discover what is required of an actor in all phases of new play development. I applied the principles learned to my own work in the World Premiere of The Exit Interview by William Missouri Downs at the Orlando Shakespeare Theatre in Partnership with The University of Central Florida. As I navigated my way through the artistic process of developing a new work, I discovered some 'best practices', which I employed throughout the rehearsal and performance process to further my own skills. I will discuss the development process I experienced, as objectively as possible, outlining the key best practices for an actor working in a collaborative team to develop a new play.
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Date Issued: 2013
Identifier: CFE0004660, ucf:49905
Format: Document (PDF)
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0004660

Title: MINIMIZING INCIVILITY IN THE WORKPLACE TO INCREASE RETENTION OF NEW GRADUATE NURSES.
Creator: D'Ambra, Amanda, Andrews, Diane, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description: Efforts to maintain a sufficient nurse workforce are hampered by dissatisfaction with the work environment. Incivility in the work environment is a major source of dissatisfaction. A healthy work environment is associated with higher levels of job satisfaction and improved retention. New graduate transition programs have been recommended as a deterrent to high levels of turnover associated within the first two years of employment, some of which is related to incivility. The purpose of this...
Show moreEfforts to maintain a sufficient nurse workforce are hampered by dissatisfaction with the work environment. Incivility in the work environment is a major source of dissatisfaction. A healthy work environment is associated with higher levels of job satisfaction and improved retention. New graduate transition programs have been recommended as a deterrent to high levels of turnover associated within the first two years of employment, some of which is related to incivility. The purpose of this thesis was to examine the influence of incivility in the nursing workplace on new graduate job satisfaction and determine if there is an association between participation in new graduate nurse transition programs and satisfaction with the work environment. A systematic review of the literature was performed using MEDLINE- EBSCOhost, PsycInfo, and the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) databases. Sixteen studies, which met search criteria, were reviewed. Themes that emerged included workplace incivility, nurse residency programs, mentoring through preceptors, and empowerment. Findings indicated that incivility in the workplace was a significant predictor of low job satisfaction in new graduate nurses. While graduate nurse transition programs are associated with improved satisfaction and retention rates for these nurses, nothing in the literature indicated that graduate nurse transition programs had a direct impact on empowerment and job satisfaction related to the incivility these nurses experience.
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Date Issued: 2012
Identifier: CFH0004244, ucf:44945
Format: Document (PDF)
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH0004244

Title: BEYOND PERFORMANCE: PORTRAYING A GAY CHARACTER TRUTHFULLY AND EFFECTIVELY.
Creator: Fucci, Bryan, Ingram, Katherine, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description: Queer culture is finding an ever-increasing voice in the arts. Plays like The Laramie Project, Rent, and Angels in America have contributed to making queer identity a very present voice in popular culture. In this thesis, I investigate the excitement and complexity of a straight actor becoming a gay character on stage. Using my interpretation of "Jack" in Debbie Lamedman's new play, Triangle Logic, as a case study, I catalogue a three-month journey towards the effective embrace of...
Show moreQueer culture is finding an ever-increasing voice in the arts. Plays like The Laramie Project, Rent, and Angels in America have contributed to making queer identity a very present voice in popular culture. In this thesis, I investigate the excitement and complexity of a straight actor becoming a gay character on stage. Using my interpretation of "Jack" in Debbie Lamedman's new play, Triangle Logic, as a case study, I catalogue a three-month journey towards the effective embrace of truthfulness on stage. I expand the idea that actors must not layer on possibly offensive stereotypes to convey sexuality, but, instead, focus on telling the story through honest character relationships.
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Date Issued: 2011
Identifier: CFE0003626, ucf:48892
Format: Document (PDF)
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0003626

Title: THE ACTOR'S ROLE IN DEVELOPING NEW PLAYS.
Creator: Haney, Brooke, Lee, David, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description: The constant development of new plays is vital for theatre to stay relevant. There is a desire, a yearning, a need to see the issues we face in our lives on stage in current contexts, and to watch characters living with them. The ability, as an Actor, to be an asset to the process of creating new works is invaluable. For my thesis, I discuss the role of the Actor in the process of developing new plays for the stage. I say "discuss" because I venture to guess that this role is constantly...
Show moreThe constant development of new plays is vital for theatre to stay relevant. There is a desire, a yearning, a need to see the issues we face in our lives on stage in current contexts, and to watch characters living with them. The ability, as an Actor, to be an asset to the process of creating new works is invaluable. For my thesis, I discuss the role of the Actor in the process of developing new plays for the stage. I say "discuss" because I venture to guess that this role is constantly evolving. There may be as many ways to approach the process as there are collaborative teams. Therefore, I do not suggest there is one right way in which an Actor can play a part in the process of new play development, nor do I intend this to be a comprehensive look at all the roles an Actor can play. However, I discovered some best practices, which I put into a list and seized this opportunity to cultivate my skills in these areas. My intent was to work and speak with Playwrights and Directors, learning from them what they value in an Actor at the various phases of new play development, and to nurture these skills within myself. I utilized my discoveries in the World Premiere of Triangle Logic by Debbie Lamedman. As theatre is a collaborative art, I learned to shift and adapt my role, depending on the other collaborators. While Triangle Logic was the larger focus of my thesis work, I also sought additional smaller projects, such as the workshop productions of Steven Christopher Yockey's play, Heavier Than, part of Orlando Shakespeare Theater's PlayFest 2010, and Orlando Repertory Theater's devised play Writes of Spring, I thinK his NamE Was rick. I applied techniques I learned while working on Triangle Logic to the other new projects, where appropriate. I endeavored to evaluate each experience objectively, while recognizing that they were, by nature, subjective experiences.
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Date Issued: 2011
Identifier: CFE0003702, ucf:48810
Format: Document (PDF)
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0003702

Title: "Traveling in state": General Burnside on the road from New Berne to Beaufort, N. C..
Date Created: 1896
Identifier: DP0012812
Format: Set of related objects
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/DP0012812

Title: Album of Florida & West Indies hotels.
Creator: Davis & Campbell (Miami Beach, Fla.), PALMM (Project)
Abstract / Description: Provides photographic views, with accompanying text, of hotel exteriors and interiors, including lobbies, dining rooms, beaches, pools, golf courses, parks, etc. Two airlines are also mentionned. Rate book contains an index, brief profiles of the cities and many advertisements for local businesses.
Date Issued: 1938
Identifier: AAA6242QF00004/30/200312/30/200321877BfamIa D0QF, ONICF150- 10, FHP C CF 2003-04-30, FCLA url 20031224xOCLC, 53965980, CF00001593, 2568626, ucf:12300
Format: E-book
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/tc/fhp/CF00001593.jpg

Title: Harpers Weekly. Vol. VIII., No. 383, Saturday, April 30, 1864.
Date Created: 1864-04-30
Identifier: DP0012804
Format: Document (PDF)
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/DP0012804

Title: Harpers Weekly. Vol. VIII., No. 368, Saturday, January 16, 1864.
Date Created: 1864-01-16
Identifier: DP0012807
Format: Document (PDF)
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/DP0012807

Title: Ormond - Daytona.
Creator: Albertype Co., PALMM (Project)
Abstract / Description: Photographs of Daytona Beach and Ormond Beach including buildings, roads, and the beach.
Date Issued: 1910
Identifier: AAB6343QF00001/18/200509/02/200519546BfamK D0QF, FHP C CF 2005-01-19, huc3080201, FIPS12127, FCLA url 20050830xOCLC, 61410089, CF00001697, 2582568, ucf:18564
Format: E-book
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/tc/fhp/CF00001697.jpg

Title: The Halifax Country Florida: Daytona, Daytona Beach, Seabreeze.
Creator: PALMM (Project)
Abstract / Description: Collection of photographs of Daytona, Daytona Beach, Seabreeze and the surroung area with an emphasis on hotels and scenery.
Date Issued: [date of publication not identified]
Identifier: AAB9023QF00007/26/200511/14/200622719BfamIi D0QF, FIPS12127, FHP C UCF 2005-08-03, FCLA url 20060324xOCLC, 75969658, CF00001719, 2584334, ucf:19635
Format: E-book
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/tc/fhp/CF00001719.jpg

Title: Eau Gallie: the harbor city.
Creator: Photo Place (Publisher), PALMM (Project)
Abstract / Description: Photographs of the Eau Gallie area in the early 1930s with a major emphasis on homes and businesses.
Date Issued: 1930
Identifier: AAB9024QF00007/26/200511/15/200611939BfamIa D0QF, FIPS12009, FHP C UCF 2005-08-03, FCLA url 20060606xOCLC, 76031452, CF00001728, 2585261, ucf:19983
Format: E-book
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/tc/fhp/CF00001728.jpg

Title: Orlando Florida.
Creator: PALMM (Project)
Abstract / Description: Pictures and text depicting Orlando c.1913.
Date Issued: 1913
Identifier: AAB6377QF00001/18/200508/04/200516221BfamIa D0QF, FIPS12095, FHP C CF 2005-01-19, FCLA url 20050220xOCLC, 58808752, CF00001692, 2580605, ucf:17278
Format: E-book
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/tc/fhp/CF00001692.jpg

Title: Winter Park Florida.
Creator: Winter Park Chamber of Commerce, PALMM (Project)
Abstract / Description: Promotional brochure listing cultural and recreational attractions of Winter Park, Fla. with an emphasis on Rollins College.
Date Issued: 1936, 1939
Identifier: AAC3721QF00002/01/200706/21/200715127BnamI D0QF, FIPS12095, FHP C CF 2007-02-02, FCLA url 20070528xOCLC, 144760983, CF00001734, 2701823, ucf:22526
Format: E-book
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/tc/fhp/CF00001734.jpg

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