TRANSLATION/ADAPTATION, DIRECTION, AND PRODUCTION OF AMBLING RIDERS, A TURKISH PLAY BY ÖZEN YULA

TRANSLATION/ADAPTATION, DIRECTION, AND PRODUCTION OF

AMBLING RIDERS, A TURKISH PLAY BY ÖZEN YULA

By

Irem Secil Reel

Thesis Advisor: Thomas Mikotowicz

A Lay Abstract of the Thesis Presented

in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the

Degree of Master of Arts

(in Liberal Studies)

Keywords: Ozen Yula, Ambling Riders, Traditional Turkish Theatre,

stage production, theatre, translation

This thesis explores the process of translating and staging Ambling Riders, a Turkish play by Özen Yula into English. The challenges and successes of the translation/adaptation are illustrated with examples. Both the summary of the script and the translation are provided in the text and the appendices. The stages of direction and production of the play are also chronicled and explained briefly. The process of seeking funding resources is expounded upon with examples of grant applications. The supporting materials, regarding the production, such as photos from the production, the program, audition forms and design images are also included.