Abstract
The author uncovers historical approaches and contexts of Christopher Fry's The Lady's Not for Burning to justify recommendations for future productions. She argues that this play can be successful through non-realist dramaturgy, as the rise of absurdism and kitchen-sink dramas in England in the years following the play's debut prioritized realism and image over language. Language is the key to The Lady's Not for Burning and only through using image, collective ownership of the text, and unified aesthetics will an audience today be able to enjoy The Lady's Not for Burning. The author posits these recommendations and justifications in context with an April 2019 production for which she was dramaturg and an actor.
First Advisor
Geoff Proehl
Second Advisor
Sara Freeman
Degree Type
Dissertation/Thesis
Rights
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts
Date of Award
Spring 5-19-2019
Department
Theatre Arts
Recommended Citation
McLean, Molly S., "An April Anarchy: Non-realist dramaturgical approaches to Christopher Fry’s The Lady’s Not for Burning" (2019). Honors Program Theses. 31.
https://soundideas.pugetsound.edu/honors_program_theses/31
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