Date of Award

2005

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Fine Arts in Theatre: Directing

Department

Theatre

First Advisor

Ted Gregory

Second Advisor

Larry Quiggins

Third Advisor

Robert Scoggins

Abstract

This Master in Fine Arts thesis, authored by Myrna Julia Castro Rios, explores the significance of the chorus in Federico García Lorca's Blood Wedding, focusing on its role within the play and its relationship to Greek drama traditions. The study delves into Lorca’s biography, his poetic style, and the symbolic imagery that infuses his work, particularly in the depiction of the chorus. Drawing parallels to the chorus of Greek tragedies, the thesis highlights how Lorca adapted its narrative and symbolic functions to create a unique element in Blood Wedding.

Castro recounts her directorial process, from pre-production research and script analysis to staging decisions and reflections post-production. The thesis also examines the cultural and symbolic layers of Lorca's work, including themes of love, death, and societal norms, as reflected in his use of music, flamenco elements, and poetic language. Castro integrates her personal discoveries, such as the influence of Andalusian traditions and Lorca’s own connection to Greek mythological concepts, to emphasize the atemporal and universal relevance of the play. By analyzing the symbolic importance of the chorus and Lorca’s imagery, the thesis underscores Blood Wedding as a profound fusion of classical and modern theatrical traditions.

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