Telling History: A Manual for Performers and Presenters of First-Person Narratives (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780759113077)

Telling History is a manual for creating well-researched and engaging historical presentations. As museums and other informal learning institutions work to create new and appealing programs, many are turning to dramatic impersonations accompanied by informed discussions to educate their audiences. This book guides the performer through selecting characters, researching and writing scripts, performing for various kinds of audiences, and turning performance into a business. For museums, historic sites, and community organizations, it offers advice on training and funding historical performers, as well as what to expect from professionals who perform at your site.

Author: Joyce M. Thierer
ISBN-10: 0759113076
ISBN-13: 9780759113077
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Language: English
Published: 09/01/2009
Pages: 248
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.80h x 6.00w x 0.60d