description
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.
subject terms
Aging & Longevity > Lifelong Learning
Aging & Longevity > Positive 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