Graduation Term

2024

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

School of Theatre and Dance: Theatre

Committee Chair

Kee-Yoon Nahm

Abstract

Story network theory (SNT) is an analytical approach designed to form connections between chosen topics as well as to study those connections in their relations to stories, distinct story elements, and one another. This will provide a unifying process through which otherwise niche projects, information, or academic disciplines can be more effectively shared and accurately represented. Dramaturgy and fairy tale studies are utilized as an example application for SNT. Chapter Two involves Judith Roof’s work in “Out of the Bind: From Structure to System in Popular Narratives” as inspiration and introductory example of SNT elements, leading to the second half of the thesis which features Cinderella as the primary focus and case study. Dramaturgs doing research for individual productions or new works can find story network theory to be a helpful tool for communicating information. Along with dramaturgy, SNT is likely to help teachers and their students navigate stories together, other writers or creators, critics, or anyone simply curious enough about a story to do this type of analysis. This thesis is not an end or a means, but an exploratory beginning.

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Thesis-Open Access

DOI

https://doi.org/10.30707/ETD2024.20240618063948521342.999979

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