A Theatrical Exploration of Immigration in the United States

Authors

Matthew Greene, Brigham Young University
Dr. Wade Hollingshaus, Brigham Young University

Keywords

theatre, immigration, United States, playwrite

College

Fine Arts and Communications

Department

Theatre and Media Arts

Abstract

The purpose of my ORCA project was to create a piece of theatre centering on the issue of immigration in the United States. I wrote in my proposal: “Illegal immigration is a significant issue in the current political, economic, and social arenas. In exploring this issue through theatre we can help bring the immediacy of the border situation closer to our audience.” The project ultimately did accomplish this goal but did so in a manner somewhat unexpected.

Recommended Citation

Greene, Matthew and Hollingshaus, Dr. Wade (2013) "A Theatrical Exploration of Immigration in the United States," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 2370.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2370