Still Growing: A Reminiscence Performance Project, 2023
Scope and Content Note
The series contains Master's theses from 1943 to present. The theses consist of either a production book and a media component or solely a production book. The production books were originally submitted as physical bound copies, but were later submitted digitally. The physical production books are stored offsite and the digital production books are stored in the College's preservation repository.
The media components consist of U-matic tapes, VHS tapes, CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays and changed to digital submissions in 2020. There are also a handful of audiocassette tapes and one USB. The media components are stored onsite at the Archives.
Dates
- 2023
Creator
- Taaffe, Allison (Author, Person)
Conditions Governing Use
The thesis is restricted due to FERPA, permission from the author is required before you can view the thesis.
Extent
56 pages (56 pages)
Language of Materials
From the record group: English
From the record group: Chinese
From the record group: Spanish; Castilian
Overview
"As the United States population undergoes an unprecedented aging process, the field of creative aging serves as a powerful intervention to combat ageism while providing older adults with meaningful opportunities for personal growth and social connection. This paper delves into the successes and challenges of piloting a Reminiscence Performance project at a senior center. The primary objective was to underscore the generative potential and celebrate the lives of older adults within the community through storytelling. Over the course of ten weeks, a total of 12 participants partook in 60 minute storytelling/reminiscence sessions offered once a week on site. The project culminated in a public presentation of a scripted storytelling piece titled "Still Growing" that was performed by several older adult participants and actors of a younger generation." -- Abstract
Physical Location
RG 010.01D Performing Arts
Physical Description
56 pages
Repository Details
Part of the Emerson College Archives and Special Collections Repository
Walker Building, Room 223
120 Boylston Street
Boston Massachusetts 02116 United States
(617) 824-8301
archives@emerson.edu