AAM Annual Meeting 2011: Houston, TX
May 22 - 25, 2011
For those of you attending the AAM Annual Meeting in Houston, we hope you’ll join us at the following events!
IMTAL Board Meeting Sunday, May 23, 10:00AM-1:00PM and 3:30PM–5:00PM
The IMTAL Board meeting held at AAM is open to any current IMTAL member that is interested in attending. For information (and to let us know if you're planning to attend) please contact Simone Mortan, President "at" IMTAL "dot" org.
IMTAL Member Session: The Controversial Stage: Interpreting Sensitive Topics Through Museum Theatre Sunday, May 22, 1:15PM-2:30PM
Chaired by Tessa Bridal, Director of Interpretation, The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN
Presenters:
Nora Berger-Green, Manager of Theater Programs, National Constitution Center, Philadelphia, PA
Catherine Chiappa, Guest Experience Program Specialist, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, CA
Eric Olson, Interpretation Manager, The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN
This session will use live and recorded performances, case studies and discussion to explore ways that museum theater is used to interpret controversial and culturally sensitive issues such as tolerance, constitutional rights, and climate change and environmental sustainability. We will present various museum theater methods used to address these topics and provide attendees with tools and resources for the creation of their own programs.
Craft, Camaraderie, and Comfort Food: EdCom Evening Reception and Awards Ceremony Sunday, May 22, 6:00PM-8:00PM
Join colleagues from EdCom, Museum Education Roundtable and George Washington University Museum Education Program for a fun and inspired evening of dining and mingling at the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft. View artwork in progress from the residency program, check out the stunning and thought-provoking exhibition Lisa Gralnick: The Gold Standard, and explore the craft garden used to grow art materials. Experience all aspects of this unique institution as we fete this year's EdCom Award winners and enjoy Texas-style comfort food and a cash bar. Buses depart the Convention Center (Hall C) from 5:45-6 P.M. and return to host hotels at 8:00 P.M.
Public Speaking Workshops Monday, May 23, 7:45AM
Tuesday, May 24, 7:45AM
IMTAL offers public speaking workshops for presenters at AAM. Whether or not you have a session this year, this workshop will refresh your skills. If you’re up early, join us!
IMTAL Luncheon Monday, May 23, 12:15PM-1:30PM
Meet the IMTAL Board and network with other members while enjoying a delicious lunch! We will present the IMTY Award, discuss current topics of interest to the museum theatre community, and explore the use of improvisation in museum theatre programs. (Tickets are no longer available, but bring your own lunch and join us anyway!)
Member Session: Best Practices of Creating and Sustaining Museum-Developed Live Programming Monday, May 23. 2:15PM-3:30PM
Chaired by: Marcos Stafne, Rubin Museum of Art, New York, NY
Presenters:
Pamela Duncan, Atlanta, GA
Lisa Hayes, Director of Education and Public Programs, The Accokeek Foundation, Accokeek, MD
Stephanie Long, Manager of Public Programs, Science Museum of Minnesota, Saint Paul, MN
This session will explore the best practices of integrating and sustaining live programming that creates innovative educational connections to collections and exhibitions. Presenters will explore best practices for viable public programs including museum theater, live demonstrations, first-person interpretation and storytelling.
EdCom Marketplace of Ideas Monday, May 23, 3:30PM–5:00PM
IMTAL is hosting a booth at EdCom's Marketplace of Ideas to spread the word about museum theatre. Stop by and say hello, learn about current programs, and find out how you can get more involved. Volunteers to work at the booth are always needed! If interested, please contact Jillian Finkle, Vice President "at" IMTAL "dot" org.