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This thesis explores the various reasons that Broadway musicals fail, or "flop". It goes into detail on several musicals of different genres, and explains what their shortcomings were, whether it be a less-than-perfect book, a weak score, or a production team that was not experienced in the skills that it takes to put together a musical. It discusses how long the shows ran for, or if they ever made it into a Broadway house. It looks at what the audience reception was like for each show, and whether the shows were a success with the tough critics of Broadway. In addition to this, I have recorded several of my peers performing songs from the musicals I have discussed in the written portion of this thesis. This helps to educate an audience on what it would have been like for one of the flop's real performances. The videos also do a wonderful job of communicating what the show sounds like, and how it can make an audience feel or react. Lastly, it gives more insight into why the musicals they are from failed to thrive in front of a Broadway audience. Through my research, I have discovered that creating a musical is possibly one of the most difficult feats a team of creative people can accomplish. There are countless reasons for failure in these shows, but overall, I feel that every failure had something to offer, and because of that, are surely worth celebrating.
ContributorsUrias-Ramonett, Sedona Lee (Author) / Yatso, Toby (Thesis director) / Dreyfoos, Dale (Committee member) / W.P. Carey School of Business (Contributor) / School of Music (Contributor) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
Created2018-05
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Urban centers worldwide face the escalating challenge of urban heat islands (UHIs), which exacerbate public health issues and energy consumption due to increased temperatures. This thesis focuses on the Phoenix metropolitan area, recognized for its high summer temperatures, to explore innovative computational strategies for mitigating urban heat through optimized tree placement. The research integrates high-fidelity microclimate modeling with advanced computational techniques to strategically position trees and enhance urban climate resilience. Utilizing the SOLWEIG and TreePlanter models, this study simulates the effects of tree planting on mean radiant temperature (MRT), crucial for thermal comfort in outdoor spaces. The models process geospatial data, including LiDAR and high-resolution thermal maps, to produce actionable insights for reducing urban temperatures. Results indicate that strategic tree planting significantly lowers MRT, enhancing urban livability and sustainability. This thesis contributes to urban planning by demonstrating how targeted greening interventions can alleviate the heat burden in cities, providing a replicable framework for other urban areas experiencing similar challenges.
ContributorsGarg, Shrey (Author) / Middel, Ariane (Thesis director) / Buo, Isaac (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
Created2024-05