Date of Award

Spring 2017

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts

Major

English & Theatre

First Advisor

Mitchell Polin

Abstract

A two-act play that explores the influence of society on the individual. In a town where suicide is not frowned upon, by highly encouraged and honored, characters must find their place amongst the crowd, grappling with the ideas of agency, choice, and individualization.

Inspired by works such as Shirley Jackson’s “The Lottery,” and Peter Weir’s 1998 satirical dramedy The Truman Show, the play idealizes a society that not only encourages their citizens to monitor one another, but also internalizes the idea that someone is always watching. There is a particular sense of loneliness that comes from being in amongst a crowd of identical thinkers.

Comments

Senior thesis completed at Trinity College for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in English and Theater.

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