Date of Award
Fall 12-2014
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.F.A.
Degree Program
Film and Theatre - Low Residency Creative Writing concentration;
Department
Fine Arts
Major Professor
James Winter
Second Advisor
Henry Griffin
Third Advisor
Justin Maxwell
Abstract
When reviewing the entire project from start to completion, I can honestly say, Through the Eyes of the Homeless is a play about ten women and their plight. It illustrates their dealings with everyday issues of hurt, disappointment, abuse, love, and hope. I believe the true impact of this play is the undeniable prayer for help and hope within each monologue. Despite the horrors that are unveiled and released through hidden secrets, the undertone of betterment is truly resonating. My own expectation for this play is simply to strike awareness and understanding in the eyes of the people. It is my objective to have each audience member leave the show with a completely different perspective on homelessness. Homelessness seems to be one of those taboo societal problems the world chooses to turn away from because of lack of awareness. I believe it is fear of the unknown that keeps us blind, deaf, and dumb about certain issues. After all is said and done, I am simply asking anyone who reads this play, watches it, or hears it to listen to each voice carefully and the message it conveys.
Recommended Citation
Soto, Aisha M., "Through the Eyes of the Homeless" (2014). University of New Orleans Theses and Dissertations. 1946.
https://scholarworks.uno.edu/td/1946
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