音樂劇《來自遠方》之導演創作研究暨分析

Abstract

本篇研究報告以美國百老匯音樂劇《來自遠方》（Come From Away）作為主要研究對象。以文本出發再分析及整理歸納此音樂劇中的導演手法。第一章節為緒論，研究生敘述本篇研究報告之動機與目的，及報告之內容架構。第二章節為文獻探討，研究生解釋並分析劇中導演手法的戲劇理論。第三章節為《來自遠方》之故事時空背景，劇本創作理念及文本分析。第四章節為《來自遠方》之導演手法分析，分為舞台設計、服裝意象、歌隊角色、及歌曲導演詮釋分析。《來自遠方》在刻畫時代性悲劇的同時，也以最溫暖欣慰的劇情及音樂治癒人心。故事從一個加拿大的小鎮出發，劇情隨著村民與滯留的旅客所產生的火花，在理解後逐漸磨合，慢慢地找到他們內心最柔軟的勇敢。在簡單的故事裡面，所呈現的導演手法卻一點都不簡單。所以研究生想藉由詮釋此劇目，找到能夠襯托出此故事中的所有重點，及呈現出這一個劇目所呈現的善良。

This research report focuses on the American Broadway musical Come From Away, starting with the text and then analyzing and summarizing the directing techniques used in this musical.The first chapter is the introduction, where the researcher describes the motivation and purpose of this report, as well as its content structure. The second chapter is a literature review that explains the theoretical analysis of the directing techniques used in the musical. The third chapter explores the spatiotemporal background of Come From Away, the creation concept of the script, and provides a text analysis. The fourth chapter analyzes the directing techniques of Come From Away, divided into stage design, costume imagery, choir roles, and the director’s interpretation of the songs.Come From Away depicts a contemporary tragedy while also healing hearts with its warm and comforting storyline and music. The story begins in a small town in Canada, where the interactions between the townspeople and the stranded travelers spark understanding, gradually leading to harmony and revealing their innermost courage and kindness.Despite the simplicity of the story, the directing techniques presented are far from simple. Therefore, the researcher aims to interpret this musical to highlight all the key points of the story and to showcase the inherent goodness depicted in this production.