Joining the Heroides: An Introspective Look into What It Means to Be an Artist When Life Happens, Told in Three Parts and Two Plays

Author

Kaelyn Brandt

Date of Award

2017

First Advisor

Karen Beaumont

Second Advisor

Aimee Michel

Abstract

This document is a record of my journey of both self and thesis, in which I explore my relationship to theater, acting, and how I create innovative art. It begins with my musings about the future of theater with the unique perspective of having become a resident of Minneapolis, Minnesota. I explore my relationship to theater as an artist trying to find room in the industry while opposing it. I also include details about my personal journey as an actor and how life experiences affect how I make art. The primary written component is supplemented by scenes of the play the thesis was based on, entitled Heroides, in addition to a complete one-act entitled Entropy that I had written previously and chose to expand and edit as part of this thesis.

Recommended Citation

Brandt, Kaelyn, "Joining the Heroides: An Introspective Look into What It Means to Be an Artist When Life Happens, Told in Three Parts and Two Plays" (2017). Senior Theses. 1138.
https://digitalcommons.bard.edu/sr-theses/1138