Bridging Theatre and Visual Art

This book details the theoretical and practical implications of using theatrical techniques and drama-based instruction in the visual art museum setting. Presented are four diverse museum theatre programs created and implemented at The Blanton Museum of Art at the University of Texas at Austin. These programs support the argument that drama-based instruction and theatrical techniques can help deepen and/or complicate the notion of visitor engagement in a visual art museum. The theoretical underpinnings of museum theatre are investigated by examining elements of applied theatre and museum learning and the progressive education theory which shapes their practice. It is put forth that creative participation in museum education is essential for personal and critical connection with visual art. Theatre is a dynamic and powerful tool to support this creative participation.

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Lindsay holds a BFA in Theatre, minor in Art History from NYU and an MFA in Theatre Education, minor in Museum Education from the University of Texas Austin. Lindsay worked at the Portland Art Museum as the recipient of the Kress Interpretive Fellowship in Museum Education and is currently the Coordinator of Family Programs at the Denver Art Museum