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Reminiscence Theatre: Making Theatre from Memories

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Pam Schweitzer’s Reminiscence Theatre:  Making Theatre from Memories is a guide to working with older adults to translate personal memories into interactive theatre. It draws on several decades of work in performance art, intergenerational projects, and methods for sharing memories and experiences between generations and cultures. Her primary message is the value of real life stories as the basis for theatre.The book includes Schweitzer’s observations about the benefits of participatory theatre, including overcoming social isolation, increasing self-confidence and building new relationships.

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subject terms

Aging & Longevity

Aging & Longevity > Lifelong Learning

Aging & Longevity > Positive Aging

Creative Aging

Creative Aging > Arts Education

Creative Aging > Intergenerational Programming

Creative Aging > Program Models

Creative Aging > Skills Mastery

Creative Aging > Social Engagement

contributor

Pam Schweitzer

related organization

Age Exchange Theatre Trust

book title

Reminiscence Theatre: Making Theatre from Memories

resource type

Books and Chapters

year

2006

art forms

Drama, Playwriting, Theatre

program site type

Arts Organizations

Founded in 2008, Lifetime Arts catalyzes and connects the people, funding, practical strategies, and bold ideas necessary to embrace all older adults as creative and social learners.

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