Meet the Past Jr: Living History & Museum Theatre for Kids - with Lindsey Maymon
$150.00
13 February to 3 April
Designed for students age 11-13 with an interest in history, theatre, and storytelling.
Have you ever wished you had a time machine? Do you find yourself wondering what the past really looked like, smelled like, or felt like? Do you wonder what you would have done if you’d been there to witness a famous historical event?
Wonder no more! In this workshop, participants will learn about the world of living history, an approach to heritage interpretation that merges research, creative writing, and historical interpretation to give you a front row seat to the real concerns, choices, and consequences of people of the past.
Participants will learn about living history, then choose a historical figure or famous event to interpret from their very own point of view. Learn about historical research, try your hand at scriptwriting, and workshop your performance in a supportive, educational, museum theatre environment!
About Lindsey Maymon :
Lindsey is a professional time traveler. She is a historical actor, playwright, public historian, experimental archaeologist, storyteller, and keen historical costumer. She has spent the past ten years discovering how to dress like a Viking, walk like a Tudor, and dance like a Georgian; she has learned how to sing old folk music, how to avoid getting dysentery, and how to tell a good ghost story.
The past is far more wonderful, more awful, more hilarious, more heartbreaking, and more human than we realize. When we uncover the heartbeat of the historical past, we have a chance to better understand ourselves and our moment, and can hope to make better choices than those who have come before.
Learning Outcomes
1. Describe historical interpretation and compare it to traditional research
2. Develop a sense of worldbuilding (dramaturgy) of a single historical time period, considering sensory details
3. Craft a 3-8 minute monologue from the perspective of a historical figure of their choosing.
4. Present a draft or performance for a supportive, constructive workshop
Needs List:
- Paper and writing utensils
- Word processor device (if desired)
- List of historical figures or period/culture of interest
- Books/reference materials if desired
Note regarding payment: When you check out we offer two payment options - internet banking or credit card. Internet banking is preferred. We pay fees for credit card payments. On completing your order you'll be given the bank account number.