The production of live and taped versions of "Master Harold-- and the boys" : an honors thesis (HONRS 499)

Abstract

The production of Athol Fugard's "Master Harold" is a study in subtility. The underlying theme of Apartheid must be strengthened, but not emphasized. If this happens, the play becomes a lesson or "circuit" play similar to Everyman. which is highly inappropriate. In addition, the play is different because the development of the play rest in the change of emotion, rather than fact and situation, which makes the plays development much more internal than external. Additional research has shown that the events of the play actually occurred, and in fact the authors full name is Athol Harold Lannigan Fugard. I will attempt to relate this to the audience.A project of this magnitude is unheard of in the telecommunications department. The taping of a full length production is a new experience for nearly all those involved. This project will underline the organization for the production, organization which attempts to prepare for the foreseen and the unpredicted obstacles that happen during the preparation of a made-for-broadcast show.