Date of Award
5-2026
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.F.A.
Degree Program
Film and Theatre
Department
Film, Theatre, and Communication Arts
Major Professor
Diane Baas
Second Advisor
Megan Dearie
Third Advisor
Henry Griffin
Abstract
This thesis discusses the various types of accessibility observed in practice during a production of Orlando by Sarah Ruhl at the University of New Orleans. Throughout
the chapters to come, I will focus on gathering theatrical dramaturgy, my process as a company
actor, the successes and setbacks of accessibility in theatre, and reflections from community
artists on how they view accessibility in the workplace. I will evaluate my findings and those of
fellow theatre makers to outline the strengths and weaknesses of accessibility in relation to
collaboration in theatre, an art form that is continually given a cold shoulder in terms of subsidies
and financing. Orlando was produced by Theatre UNO in conjunction with the Lakefront
Players. It was performed in Nim’s Theater from November 13th to 22nd, 2025.
Recommended Citation
Robbins, Ty R., "Accessible Theatre in the Face of Transition: A Collaborator's Journey through Sarah Ruhl's Orlando" (2026). University of New Orleans Theses and Dissertations. 3350.
https://scholarworks.uno.edu/td/3350
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