To Be Thus is Nothing, But To Be Safely Thus: Applying the Michael Chekhov Technique to the Character and Fight Direction of "Macbeth"

Author

Scott Nicholas Russell, University of Arkansas, FayettevilleFollow

Date of Graduation

5-2019

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Fine Arts in Theatre (MFA)

Degree Level

Graduate

Department

Theatre

Advisor/Mentor

Herzberg, Amy J.

Committee Member

Marzolf, Steven

Second Committee Member

Wade, Leslie A.

Keywords

Chekhov; Macbeth; Movement; Stage Combat; Theater; Theatre

Abstract

This thesis is an exploration of the Michael Chekhov technique as it was applied to the role of Macbeth, as well as the Fight Direction of the play. This production of Macbeth ran from February 1, 2019 to February 10, 2019 at the Global Campus Theatre at the University of Arkansas in downtown Fayetteville; this thesis includes documentation of the show. Additionally, this thesis includes documentation on my self-created one-person show, Forte and Foible, my headshot and resume, and link to my website.

Citation

Russell, S. N. (2019). To Be Thus is Nothing, But To Be Safely Thus: Applying the Michael Chekhov Technique to the Character and Fight Direction of "Macbeth". Graduate Theses and Dissertations Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/etd/3171