Sandra Kay Gladney wrote:
>
> I am a graduate student at the University of Oregon in Arts Management.
> I have been participating in this listserv for a few weeks and hope that
> some of you can help me, too.
>
> I am trying to locate organizations that use performance to illustrate
> historical people and events.  I am reluctant to use the phrase "living
> history" because I do not want to limit my search to military
> battle reenactment activities. So far I have three organizations identified:
>
> (1) HISTORYONICS performance group affiliated with the Missouri
> Historical Society in St. Louis, MO.  They do vignettes in the museum
> that enhance the exhibit, as well as one-act length original plays that
> dramatically present historical events. They also travel to schools.
>
> (2) BLISTS HILL OPEN AIR MUSEUM, which is part of the Welsh National
> Gallery and Museum system.  Their website suggests celebration and
> reenactment type activities which illustrate the traditional Welsh life,
> utilizing historic buildings as the setting.
>
> (3) OREGON COUNCIL FOR HUMANITIES (aka Chataqua). Some of the local
> members have "storyteller" style performances that illustrate local
> historical people and events.
>
> I am currently trying to orchestrate a summer internship and identify
> resources for my thesis interview-research.  Any help is greatly appreciated.
>
> Sandra Gladney
> MS student in Arts Management
> University of Oregon
> Eugene, OR
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Hi Sandra,

For the past two years (I think) TAM (TX Assn. Museums) has had
Performances and workshops about using performance to enhance exhibits
and interpretation at their annual meetings.  Their office (e-mail
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Also I believe people/organizations involved in this sort of performance
were at the AASLH ann. mtg. They might be able to offer suggestions.
They're in Nshville and sorry but I don't have their e-mail.  hope this
helps.   Linn