This thesis documents the research, choreography and design process for UNI VERSE, meaning simply, one voice, at the Don Powell Theatre in San Diego California, December of 2007. Included are documents of the process of the autobiographical solo dance performance, the choreography, the scenic and prop design elements, as well as the mask design. This thesis also serves as a performance report and includes a series of construction documents, visual research images, sketches, and promotional design materials. This dissertation discusses questions around body image, evolution, aging, and transcendence.
