Date of Award
5-2024
Document Type
Thesis - Open Access
First Advisor
Caden Manson
Second Advisor
Lauren Reinhard
Third Advisor
Cat Rodriguez
Abstract
This work explores how artists like Diana Oh, Grace McClean, Abby Feldman, and Catherine Cohen are pushing the boundaries of musical comedy, creating performances that are personal, interactive, and deeply connected to their audiences. These performers draw on techniques from vaudeville and stand-up comedy but subvert traditional forms to create inclusive and empowering spaces. Through their work, they are not only reshaping the landscape of musical comedy but also sparking conversations about social justice and the power of performance art.
Recommended Citation
Whitesell, Kaitlyn, "Echoes of Vaudeville: How Modern Musical Comedians Challenge the Patriarchal Paradigm" (2024). Theatre Thesis - Written Thesis. 27.
https://digitalcommons.slc.edu/theatre_written/27