Date of Award
Spring 5-2021
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.F.A.
Degree Program
Creative Writing
Department
English
Major Professor
Justin Maxwell
Second Advisor
Kalo Gow
Third Advisor
Kevin Griffith
Abstract
An audio drama, in BBC audio play format, that explores truth and lies in small town America through the eyes of a young woman, whom while grieving the death of a parent, visits her aunt in Nebraska only to discover a mysterious legend of a local man who is the source of the town people’s bad luck. She strives to uncover what is the truth beneath the gossip and prove that there is no supernatural connection to the strange, lonely man who seems to carry a curse. What she discovers makes her question what she believes about folklore, destiny, and death. Can she find the truth before the bad luck finds her?
Cast of 21 (9f, 8m, 4 any gender.) Actors may play multiple parts. Approximately one hour and fifteen minutes long.
Supernatural, ravens, folklore, omens, Husker fans, changelings, Fetches, fylgja, dísir, doppelgangers, ghosts, haunted, premonition, superstition, Nevermore.
Recommended Citation
Jacobson, Teresa L., "The Unkindness of Ravens" (2021). University of New Orleans Theses and Dissertations. 2899.
https://scholarworks.uno.edu/td/2899
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