Bill,
Christina Myatt makes several good points in her comments. Tessa Bridal's
book, published by AltaMira, is a good choice, along with the book by
Catherine Hughes. In addition you might consider "Case Studies in Museums,
Zoos, and Aquarium Theater" a collection of articles by practitioneers,
published by AAM and IMTAL (International Museum Alliance) several years
ago. The posting also reminded me of an article I had written several
years ago for "History News" which described how to develop a museum
theatre program with limited resources (and a strong desire for success).
If you contact me off-list, I would be happy to email you a copy.
Good luck in your efforts!
Dale Jones
Institute for Learning Innovation
Annapolis MD 21401
410-268-5149
410-268-2179 (fax)
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On Tue, 25 May 2004 10:00:56 -0500, Christina Myatt <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:
>Many museums have "museum theatre" programs. These are paid staff who
>create, produce, and present theatrical presentations (storytelling,
>theatrical pieces, first person interpretations, demonstrations, etc)
within
>the museum.
>
>You may look to outside groups but you may not be able to guarantee the
>quality of the product in your exhibit halls. You may be able to hire in
>performers who will come with good recommendations and quality training.
>You may also look into creating your own (even if small) museum theatre
>program. Actors may be paid or volunteers, there are plenty of scripts
>available out there, and you can bring in a director.
>
>I would do some research on the different types of programs and offerings
>there are. Try going to the website for the International Museum Theatre
>Alliance (www.imtal.org). This organization has members around the globe,
>resources and a message board where you can get some additional help.
>
>A good starting resource would be the book Museum Theatre Communicating
with
>Visitors Through Drama by Catherine Hughes published by Heinemann.
>
>Tessa Bridal also has a new book out which is a wonderful resource.
>
>You will find many ways that things are done and many different models.
>Some great examples are NJ Aquarium, Museum of Science in Richmond, VA, or
>the Smithsonian.
>
>Good Luck. Let us know what you decide to do!
>
>Christina
>Christina M. Myatt
>Theatrical Programming Coordinator
>Putnam Museum
>1717 West 12th Street
>Davenport IA 52804
>563.324.1054 ext. 207 (phone)
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>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: William Bevil <[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Date: Tue, 18 May 2004 12:48:41 -0400
>Subject: Performances within Exhibitions
>
>> Does anyone have any good stories to tell, advice to give, or
>> references for information on the best way to incorporate live
>> "performances" (such as dramatic readings, or small-scale musical
>> performances) into museum exhibitions?
>>
>> Specifically, what's the best way to go about staffing such a thing
>> (utilizing sources outside of the museum itself) and what sorts of
>> local
>> acting troups or resources are ideal contacts? Are university drama
>> departments the best route? What are the logistical concerns for
>> doing this sort of thing? Etc...
>>
>> -Bill
>>
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