Date of Graduation
5-2026
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Fine Arts in Theatre (MFA)
Degree Level
Graduate
Department
Theatre
Advisor/Mentor
Herzberg, Amy
Committee Member
Walch, John
Second Committee Member
Marzolf, Steven
Keywords
Acting; Character Study; Hecuba; Performance; The Trojan Women
Abstract
This thesis contains a glimpse into the inner workings of my process as an actor in approaching the role of Hecuba in The Trojan Women, the application of process in performance, script analysis, and the relevancy of the play’s thematic content as it relates to my artistry, womanhood, and our modern world. Additionally, I will offer insight into the creation of my one person show – Mr. Sandman. I will discuss the inspiration that curated the play, how it finds societal relevancy, and the performative aspect of cultivating a solo theatrical piece. It includes the lineage between both productions and their commonality with an emphasis in intergenerational women experienced trauma. In this thesis you will find a statement of artistry, character analysis on Hecuba, the cultivation of Mr. Sandman, the parallels of both plays, the script for Mr. Sandman, my headshot, resume, and a link to my website
Citation
Crawford, B. N. (2026). Here’s to Screaming and Healing: An Exploration of Women’s Intergenerational Experienced Trauma Through Performance. Graduate Theses and Dissertations Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/etd/6262
