An Examination of the History and Evolution of Senior Adult Theatre accomplishments that Impact Intergenerational Theatre of the 21st Century

Author

William Français CharetteFollow

Award Date

8-1-2020

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Department

Theatre Arts

First Committee Member

Shannon Sumpter

Second Committee Member

Ann McDonough

Third Committee Member

Allison Gibbes

Fourth Committee Member

Norma Saldivar

Fifth Committee Member

Patrick Clark

Number of Pages

69

Abstract

This thesis explores senior adult theatre recorded interviews, several text book, internet, and published articles that report on findings conducted by educational scholars regarding senior adults in theatre 60 and older. Subsequent background research reflects on multigenerational accomplishments within historical American Theatre and The American Theatre Association discoveries regarding senior adult theatre. Further inquiries include reflections on The American Theatre Association of Senior Adult Theatre, Liz Lerman’s Dance Exchange of Maryland, Ohio State University Senior Adult Theatre programs, University of North Carolina Center for Creative Retirement, Montgomery County Maryland Senior Theatre program, University of Oregon, Art Age, the history of the University of Nevada Las Vegas College of Fine Arts Senior Adult Theatre programs, and the Stanford University intergenerational engagement study. Multicultural research and key issues embedded within the larger cultural portrait of the senior adult theatre community lead to comprehension of the intergenerational model curriculum and instructional programs inherent in the StageBridge storytelling process. Lastly, the thesis is an appeal to reinstate the Senior Adult Theatre Bachelor program that was once offered at UNLV.

Keywords

Broadway; Concurrently; Dramatic; Footlights; Production; Show

Disciplines

Communication | Education | Performance Studies | Theatre and Performance Studies

File Format

pdf

File Size

24496 KB

Degree Grantor

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Language

English

Repository Citation

Charette, William Français, "An Examination of the History and Evolution of Senior Adult Theatre accomplishments that Impact Intergenerational Theatre of the 21st Century" (2020). UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones. 3988.
http://dx.doi.org/10.34917/22086617

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