Theses and Dissertations - UTB/UTPA
Date of Award
12-2013
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Theatre Arts
First Advisor
Dr. Brian Warren
Second Advisor
Dr. Marian Monta
Third Advisor
Tom Grabowski
Abstract
This thesis attempts to find relationships among three different ethnic groups (Jewish, Chinese, and Italian) presented in the following plays. First, there is an explanation of four different types of generation gaps that are discovered throughout the first play of examination, Fiddler on the Roof. There is a technology gap, a cultural gap, a religion gap, and an assimilation gap. Each of these gaps is present within Fiddler on the Roof and is varied throughout the remaining plays examined (Flower Drum Song and Over the River and Through the Woods). Each “gap” will be given an explanation and how it is considered a sub-group to the “generation gap.” The first two plays are musicals and the last one is a straight play. Thus, each play is not separated into two musicals and a straight play, but rather a musical drama, a musical comedy, and a straight play.
Granting Institution
University of Texas-Pan American
Comments
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