Welcome to the dramaturgical research blog!

In the fall of 2008, San Diego State University's theatre department produced an adaptation of Eugene O'Neill's Desire Under the Elms. This blog served as a source of dramaturgical information for the cast, crew, and University students attending the show. Each post focuses on research relevant to our adaptation, the reasons why we did the things we did, and any other answers to questions presented by the cast and crew.

Please explore the Blog Archive and Labels sections in the column to the right for specific topics,
because as with any blog the posts are ordered from newest to oldest
(as you scroll down, you will first see the aftermath of the production.)

Thank you for visiting, and feel free to email me with any questions/comments
about this eco-friendly dramaturgy blog! JoanMarieHurwit@gmail.com

-- Joan Hurwit, dramaturg

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Only Ozarks: Society, part II

I found a really great mini documentary on the Ozarks in the early 1900s. It is split up into two 9 minute videos, so if you have some time check it out.

The host interviews several Old Linn Creek residents and shares an assortment of fantastic images and footage. The video montage provides a great visual idea of town size, buildings, population, town activities, clothing, climate, social and town struggles. Although the dialogue can be a bit repetitive, it's hard to deny such a sweet, delightful narrator.

Ozark, part 1


Ozark, part 2

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