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Page 1: The Passionate Actor · The Motherfucker with the Hat. New York: Dramatists Play Service, 2011. Print. "To Whom Much Is Given..." To Whom Much Is Given... Word of Truth Radio.com,

University of Arkansas, FayettevilleScholarWorks@UARK

Theses and Dissertations

5-2016

The Passionate ActorBritney Nichole Walker-MerritteUniversity of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Follow this and additional works at: http://scholarworks.uark.edu/etd

Part of the Acting Commons, and the Performance Studies Commons

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The Passionate Actor

A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment

of the requirements for the degree of

Master of Fine Arts in Drama

by

Britney Walker-Merritte

Oral Roberts University

Bachelors of Science in Drama/TV/Film, 2009

May 2016

University of Arkansas

This thesis is approved for recommendation to the Graduate Council.

___________________________

Amy Herzberg, M.F.A

Thesis Director

___________________________ __________________________

Jennifer McKnight, M.F.A Michael Landman, M.F.A

Committee Member Committee Member

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ABSTRACT

This thesis consists of materials documenting my thesis performances as well as a

statement of artistry, a copy of my current headshot, and resume and a link to my

website.

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Special thanks to:

The honeymooners: Bill Rogers, Damian Dena, Stephanie Faatz Murry, Lupe

Campos, and Chris Hecke.

My professors at the University of Arkansas.

My bestfriend Ashley S. Price, who has always been my rock.

My family that instilled in me to always to pursue my passion.

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DEDICATION

This is dedicated to those who passionately pursue their dreams with no limits.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

STATEMENT OF ARTISTRY………………………………………………………………. 1

PROGRAM FOR “TWELFTH NIGHT”………………………………………………………. 2

PRODUCTION PHOTO FROM “TWELFTH NIGHT”……………………………………...10

PROGRAM FOR “MOTHERFUCKER WITH THE HAT” PROGRAM…………………...13

PRODUCTION PHOTO FROM “MOTHERFUCKER WITH THE HAT”………………….17

WEBSITE LINK………………………………………………………………………………...20

HEADSHOT AND RESUME………………………………………………………………….21

WORK CITED………………………………………………………………………………….23

PROOF OF PERMISSION…………………………………………………………………...24

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STATEMENT OF ARTISTRY

“To whom much is given, much is required” (Luke 12:48). I believe I have been given

a gift to be a creator: An Actor. I hold myself at a high standard when it comes to

showing the complete rawest truth of each character that I portray. I have been given

the opportunity to change the people around me. I don’t take lightly the potential to

change their ideas and perceptions, or to allow them to reflect on their past, present, or

future. It is my job, my passion, and I plan on doing it until I breathe my last breath.

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“Twelfth Night” Program published by University Theatre. Page 1 and 16.

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“Twelfth Night” Program published by University Theatre. Page 2 and 15.

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“Twelfth Night” Program published by University Theatre. Page 3 and 14.

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“Twelfth Night” Program published by University Theatre. Page 4 and 13.

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“Twelfth Night” Program published by University Theatre. Page 5 and 12.

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“Twelfth Night” Program published by University Theatre. Page 6 and 11.

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“Twelfth Night” Program published by University Theatre. Page 7 and 10.

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“Twelfth Night” Program published by University Theatre. Page 8 and 9.

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As Maria in “Twelfth Night” (with Trey Smith and Bill Rogers). Photo by University

Theatre.

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As Maria in “Twelfth Night”. Photo by University Theatre.

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As Maria in “Twelfth Night” (with Bill Roger, Chris Hecke, and Trey Smith). Photo by

University Theatre.

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“The Motherfucker with the Hat” Program, publish by University Theatre. Page 1 and 8.

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“The Motherfucker with the Hat” Program, publish by University Theatre. Page 2 and 7.

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“The Motherfucker with the Hat” Program, publish by University Theatre. Page 3 and 6

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“The Motherfucker with the Hat” Program, publish by University Theatre. Page 4 and 5.

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As Victoria in “Motherfucker with the Hat” (with Chris Hecke). Photo by University

Theatre.

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As Victoria in “Motherfucker with the Hat” (with Damian Dena). Photo by University

Theatre.

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As Victoria in “Motherfucker with the Hat” (with Chris Hecke). Photo by University

Theatre.

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WEBSITE LINK

http://britneywalkermerritte.com

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HEADSHOT

Photo by Jess Gallegos

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Britney Walker-Merritte

B.A Drama/TV/Film—Certificate Los Angeles Film Studies—MFA Acting Candidate 2016*

Height: 5’5 Weight: 130 Hair Color: Brown Eye Color: Brown Voice Type: Mezzo Soprano

Theatre American Idiot Leslie/Ensemble University Theatre/Dir: Gary John Motherfucker with the Hat Victoria Global Campus Theatre Twelfth Night Maria University of Arkansas Amadeus The Cook/Ensemble TheatreSquared The Veils Intisar Global Campus Theatre The Cherry Orchard Varya University of Arkansas The Mountaintop Camae University of Arkansas Kin Kay University of Arkansas Poor Relations Karen University of Arkansas The Bluest Eye Pecola University of Arkansas The Unmentionables Aunti Mimi Tulsa Playhouse Theatre Urinetown:The Musical Ensemble/Rabbit Tulsa Playhouse Theatre Alexander Terrible Horrible… Ms.Dickens/Ensemble Tulsa Playhouse Theatre The Tempest Ariel 2 Tulsa Playhouse Theatre Lucky Stiff Landlady/Ensemble Oral Roberts University Macbeth Killer/Solder/Messenger Tulsa Playhouse Theatre Film Parker’s Anchor Jeune-Fille Purpose Pictures FM Radio Secretary LAFSC Short The Office Party Girl date LAFSC Short Film Paulina Paulina UCLA Student Short Film Graces Ocean Christina Slakes Film Christmas Snow Extra Trost Film The Elf Owl lady ORU Student Short Film

Training

Vocal: Pat Gidion, Jason Burrow

Acting: * Alexander Technique (Kate Frank)

* Long Form Improve (Kris Stoker)

* Meisner Technique (Courtneay Sanders, Amy Herzberg, Bob Ford)

* Viewpoints (Chris Crawford, Micheal Landman)

* On Camera Acting (Nate White, Jenny McKnight)

Special skills:

Spoken word Poet, Hip Hop Dancer, Southern Dialect

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Work Cited

Gallegos, Jess. Headshot of Britney Walker-Merritte. Photograph. 2015. Personal

Collection.

Guirgis, Stephen Adly. The Motherfucker with the Hat. New York: Dramatists Play

Service, 2011. Print.

"To Whom Much Is Given..." To Whom Much Is Given... Word of Truth Radio.com,

2003. Web. 05

Shakespeare, William. Twelfth Night. First published, First Folio, 1623. Adapted by

Jenny McKnight and Grant Goodman, 2015. Print.

University Theatre. Twelfth Night Photos. 2015. Theatre Department Collection.

University Theatre. Motherfucker with the Hat Photos. 2016. Theatre Department

Collection.

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