Reading plays and discussing them : the PRBC and an audience development tactic for purposeful retention, 2018
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
- 2018
Creator
- Lindholm, Aden (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
74 pages (74 pages)
Language of Materials
From the record group: English
From the record group: Chinese
From the record group: Spanish; Castilian
Overview
"Audience development, and the field of research surrounding it, is intended to explore options and tactics on how best the theatre can expand to consumers that have historically been hard to reach. As the theatre is experiencing lower rates of attendance nationwide, this effort is especially important for the prosperity of the art form moving forward. This project researched the effectiveness of ArtsEmerson’s audience development program, the Play Reading Book Club (PRBC), an initiative put forward to progress theatre literacy to members of the greater Boston community by giving participants the chance to read and discuss the play in a space facilitated by a teaching artist." --Abstract.
Physical Location
RG 010.01D Performing Arts
Physical Description
74 pages
General
Production Book Call Number: [ELECTRONIC THESIS] PN3171 .L56 2018
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
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