Better Mr. Burns : a sustainable approach to scenic design

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2019-05-06

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Corbani, Iman

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The need to provide a healthy and sustainable future is inarguable. Theatre practices, in particular scenic design, must engage in this endeavor, but are a long way from addressing the numerous and significant environmental blind spots that lead to enormous amounts of waste bleeding into an already over taxed ecological system. Higher education at its core has a responsibility to not only be a part of this conversation but also lead the way in shifting mindsets and pursuing new avenues of sustainability and change. ‘Sustainable Theatre’ and ‘Environmental Theatre’ are terms that typically refer to the practice of creating plays that educate and promote ecological awareness in the of any theatrical production. This research aimed at creating an entirely sustainable and environmentally conscious design and construction methodology for a production of Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play by Anne Washburn. My goal was to produce a zero-waste set that falls in line with modern eco-conscious ethics. All methodologies and results were clearly documented and evaluated. The hope was that further research and practical implementation of these techniques might bolster a community of forward-thinking practitioners who could take on the mantle of ‘Sustainable Theatre’ in all its various forms, conditions and limitations

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