Date of Award

Spring 2026

Thesis Type

Open Access

Degree Name

Honors Bachelor of Arts

Department

Theatre Arts

Sponsor

David Charles

Committee Member

Melissa Barnes

Committee Member

Allison Crutchfield

Abstract

An Honors Thesis disguised as a one-woman show, "Taking Up Space: A Love Letter to Healing, Heartbreak, and Hairspray" is a cabaret revue-style performance. Through original monologues, and songs from the musical theatre canon, this cabaret takes audiences through where plus-size women fit (or do not fit) in the theatre industry. The piece takes a sociological perspective, beginning with the history of beauty and health standards, while asking audiences to confront their own views on what it means to be "fat". Interspersed through the show is my own story of growing up fat in an industry where thin is “in”, and the intersection of the professional and personal impacts of that experience.

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For a link of the recorded performance, please email Hailee.barrett@outlook.com

Rights Holder

Hailee Amerson

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