The University of Minnesota Libraries and ASTR’s American Theatre Archive Project (ATAP) are co-hosting What’s Past is Prologue: Theatre Archives Now, a workshop for theatre artists, scholars, dramaturgs, archivists, information professionals, and students with an interest in preserving and sustaining the artifacts of performance history. The event will take place at the Andersen Library on the University of Minnesota campus between 9:00am and 1:30pm on Thursday, November 3. After hearing from guest speaker Ben Krywosz, Artistic Director of the Nautilus Music-Theater, participants will bring their varied perspectives and experiences to discussions about the importance of collecting and maintaining the records of theatre history, and about how individuals can work together with artists to support this essential work.
Pre-Conference Workshop for ASTR Annual Meeting
What’s Past is Prologue: Theatre Archives Now
Date and Time: Thursday, November 3, 9:00AM – 1:30PM
Location: Andersen Library, the University of Minnesota, 222 21st Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN
Agenda
9:00–Welcome and Introductions
9:30–Ben Krywosz, Artistic Director, Nautilus Music-Theater
10:15–Break
10:30–ATAP Workshop/Discussion
12:00–Lunch and brief theatre-oriented tour and demonstration of library collections and projects
1:00–Closing Thoughts
1:30–(Optional) tour and demonstration
Registration has Closed
To cancel a registration, please contact communications@americantheatrearchiveproject.org
Deadline to Register: October 31, 2016
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