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
Multicultural; American Theatre; Wanti Wanti Nuh Ghetti
Abstract
This thesis explores how actors of color navigate educational and professional spaces so they can bring their full experiences to the projects they take on, whether those projects are written for them or not. Through the depiction of the struggles faced by women of color in educational theatre in my one-person show Wanti Wanti Nuh Ghetti, the thesis argues that theatre holds transformative potential when actors of color are not merely visible on stage, but are deeply invested in their work and have a sense of belonging within the creative process. Drawing on this performance, the study further explores how this engagement shaped and solidified my approach to a broad range of theatrical works and processes.
Citation
Madu, G. (2026). Wanti Wanti Nuh Ghetti: Navigating the American Theatre through a Multicultural Lens. Graduate Theses and Dissertations Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/etd/6285
