Past into present : effective techniques for first-person historical interpretation / Stacy F. Roth.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Roth, Stacy Flora.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

History--Study and teaching.

History.

Historic sites--Interpretive programs.

Historic sites.

Historical reenactments.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (254 p. ) ill. ;

Place of Publication:

Chapel Hill : University of North Carolina Press, c1998.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

First-person interpretation - the portrayal of historical characters through interactive dramatization or roleplaying - is an effective, albeit controversial, method used to bring history to life at museums, historic sites, and other public venues. Stacy Roth examines the techniques of first-person interpretation to identify those that have been most effective with audiences while allowing interpreters to maintain historical fidelity.

Contents:

Ch. 1. The Terminology of Living History and First-Person Interpretation

Ch. 2. Goals, Benefits, and Drawbacks

Ch. 3. Development of First-Person Interpretation

Ch. 4. Before Interpretation Starts: Planning, Research, and Development

Ch. 5. Is First-Person Interpretation Theater?

Ch. 6. Developing a Character

Ch. 7. Communication Challenges

Ch. 8. The Role of the Visitor

Ch. 9. Breaking the Ice and Encouraging Interaction

Ch. 10. The Art of Conversation

Ch. 11. Body Language and Tone of Voice

Ch. 12. Interpreting to Adults, Families, Seniors, and Foreign Visitors

Ch. 13. Interpreting to Children

Ch. 14. Interpreting to Audiences with Special Needs.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

ISBN:

9798890869265

9780807864241

0807864242