Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Semester of Degree Completion
1988
Thesis Director
Douglas Bock
Abstract
This is an original compiled script of selected materials relating to the common experiences of women. The intention was to present a work that would touch all women by describing experiences that are shared among us generally. The script utilized materials from a variety of sources: prose, diaries, poems and plays. The tone of the pieces selected were both serious and humorous. Through the assembling of these pieces, a complete script was created. The final goal of the work was to create a sense of bonding among the women in the audience. Secondarily, the male members of the audience should have a sense of new awareness of the female experience.
The various pieces were assembled in a chronological order to deal with stages in a woman's life. There were basically nine sections to the script: childhood and puberty, relationships with family, education, maturity, relationships with men, sex, marriage, children and employment. There was an attempt made to balance each area so that none were exceptionally small or large.
The script was performed by seven readers before a small invited audience. A critique session followed the performance and an evaluation of that performance is included.
Recommended Citation
Allen, Zoanne, "In Common: Voices of the Common Woman" (1988). Masters Theses. 2592.
https://thekeep.eiu.edu/theses/2592
