Surviving the Rapids: An Exploration in Personal Narrative Solo Performance
Disciplines
Counseling Psychology | Nonfiction | Other Psychology | Other Theatre and Performance Studies | Performance Studies
Abstract (300 words maximum)
Purpose: This project experiments with structure and aesthetics to execute a personal narrative solo performance articulating the experience of addiction and recovery.
Background: This performance is built out of work with Dr. Charles Parrott and his methods as described in his book: Alone Together. This specific project applies his methods to my own lived experiences and from that intersection of art and recovery emerges this personal narrative solo performance.
Research Methods: The methodology was personal reflection and excavation to compose a personal narrative solo performance, illuminating the stigma of addiction and recovery. Orally composing and rehearsing, reciting, and evolving, pruning, and polishing the story until a cohesive, yet meaningful performance emerged.
Expected Results: Ultimately, this project engenders a shared experience and connection to the audience.
Academic department under which the project should be listed
COTA - Theatre and Performance Studies
Primary Investigator (PI) Name
Charles Parrott
Surviving the Rapids: An Exploration in Personal Narrative Solo Performance
Purpose: This project experiments with structure and aesthetics to execute a personal narrative solo performance articulating the experience of addiction and recovery.
Background: This performance is built out of work with Dr. Charles Parrott and his methods as described in his book: Alone Together. This specific project applies his methods to my own lived experiences and from that intersection of art and recovery emerges this personal narrative solo performance.
Research Methods: The methodology was personal reflection and excavation to compose a personal narrative solo performance, illuminating the stigma of addiction and recovery. Orally composing and rehearsing, reciting, and evolving, pruning, and polishing the story until a cohesive, yet meaningful performance emerged.
Expected Results: Ultimately, this project engenders a shared experience and connection to the audience.