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INSIGHTS - Fall/Winter 2019
HOLIDAY PROGRAMMING
In this issue:
The Washingtons at Home:Using Seasonal Programming to Tell New Stories
by Elizabeth Keaney
Historic Holidays without Tiny Tim
by Catherine Hughes
Recap of the 2018 IMTAL Conference
by Douglas Coler
VIEW THE FULL FALL/WINTER 2019 ISSUE (PDF)
NEW! ARTICLES ONLINE:
In addition to the PDF version (above), now you can also link to, comment on, and share articles on social media via the ARTICLES ONLINE section. We encourage you to explore and interact with this new format: leave a comment, start a dialogue, and spread the word about museum theatre!
Thank you to everyone involved with the
2018 IMTAL Global Conference in Los Angeles... what an amazing event!
For program/presentation information, please visit
Conference Resources in the "Members Only" section!
LIGHTING THE SPARK, FEEDING THE FLAME
IMTAL Global Conference 2018
Los Angeles, California September 10-12, 2018
FEATURING:
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Brent Blair, director of USC's Institute for Theatre and Social Change
Brent Blair is an associate professor of theatre practice at the USC School of Dramatic Arts and the Director of USC's Institute for Theatre and Social Change. He is a Linklater-designated voice instructor and a former Fulbright scholar in the Igbo traditional theatre of West Africa. He founded the applied theatre arts focus at the School of Dramatic Arts and is the founding director of the Center for Theatre of the Oppressed and Applied Theatre Arts in Los Angeles, based on the works and training methods of Augusto Boal. He has formed numerous collaborative and curricular programs that partner with community members using theatre as a vehicle for education, therapy, and social change. Blair teaches courses in voice, theatre for youth, theatre and therapy, theatre in education and theatre in the community.
OFFICIAL HOTEL: Radisson Midtown Hotel at USC
(Discounted rate: $219 +tax/night, includes breakfast)
Online discounted reservations can be made here using event code "IMTAL" under "More Search Options" or by calling (800) 333-3333. The hotel is within walking distance of the conference, however parking is also available for $25/night. Last day to make discounted reservations is August 8, 2018.
Call for Proposals!
Interested in presenting at the conference?
Here are some ideas that we are curious about…
- New techniques or technologies used to inspire audiences.
- Connecting old concepts to new ideas.
- Empowering audiences to take next steps.
- Reaching new audiences.
- Overcoming audience bias.
- The next generation of museum theatre: what’s the future?
Did we SPARK your interest? Want to be on a panel?
Contact vicepresident@imtal-us.org!
More information to come including registration,
field trips, session topics and more... STAY TUNED!
