Theatre Casebooks

This collection features the digital casebooks of Taylor University Theatre, featuring student research and faculty insight on plays, musicals, and operas.

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“All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten” Dramaturgical Casebook

Katelyn Bertsche

This casebook provides background research and analysis for the winter play of Taylor Theatre’s 2023-24 season, “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten” by Robert Fulghum.
Newsies Dramaturgy

Angelina DeStefano and Roneisha Jackson

A dramaturgical casebook for Taylor University's production of "Newsies". This webpage includes historical information on the Newsboys Strike of 1899, Turn of the Century New York City, and biographies on the real life figures that are mentioned in the story "Newsies." The page also provides resources for actors on accents and a space for them to journal their rehearsal processes.
The Seagull Dramaturgy Casebook

Selah Grannis and Hannah Wylie

A collection of research, facts, and information about The Seagull by Anton Chekhov, for Taylor University's 2023 production of the play.
"Everybody" Dramaturgical Casebook

Hannah Wylie

This casebook provides background research and analysis for the fall play of Taylor Theatre’s 2023-24 season, "Everybody" by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins.
To Kill a Mockingbird

Hannah Embree

The digital casebook for Taylor University Theatre’s Spring 2022 production of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee.
Student Body

Hannah Embree

The digital casebook for Taylor University Theatre’s Spring 2021 production of Student Body by Frank Winters. Hosted by Wix.

Hannah Embree (BFA Musical Theatre '22) was awarded the Kennedy Center LMDA Dramaturgy Fellowship for Region 3 for her dramaturgical work on Student Body.
Much Ado About Nothing

Brandt Maina

The digital casebook for Taylor University Theatre’s Fall 2019 production of Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare.Hosted on Wix.
When the Rain Stops Falling

Taylor University

The digital casebook for Taylor University Theatre’s Spring 2017 production of When the Rain Stops Falling by Andrew Bovell. Hosted by weebly.
I Love a Piano

Taylor University

The digital casebook for Taylor University Theatre’s Spring 2015 production of I Love a Piano.
The Marriage of Figaro

Taylor University

The digital casebook for Taylor University Theatre’s Fall 2015 production of The Marriage of Figaro by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Tartuffe

Taylor University

The digital casebook for Taylor University Theatre’s Fall 2014 production of Tartuffe by Moliere.
The Cherry Orchard

Taylor University

The digital casebook for Taylor University Theatre’s Spring 2014 production of The Cherry Orchard by Anton Chekov.
Romeo & Juliet

Taylor University

The digital casebook for Taylor University Theatre’s Fall 2012 production of Romeo & Juliet by William Shakespeare.