Theatre is often introduced into science museums to enhance visitor experience. While learning in museums exhibitions received considerable research attention, learning from museum theatre has not. The goal of this exploratory study was to investigate the potential educational role of a science museum theatre play. The study aimed to investigate…

Each of the papers in this collection offers a much-needed antidote to the forces that disconnect educators from the places in which they teach, learn, and live. Together, they provide an opportunity to reflect on the power of place in education. This issue offers an opportunity--an invitation--to embrace all that the places both in and outside…

Describes the recent trend of establishing theater companies in science museums and zoos. Provides a brief history of science museums. Emphasizes that modern science museums and zoos are interactive. Examines the American Zoo as a model. Presents an overview of two museum theater groups and describes some of the current popular shows at other…

The Roberson Center for the Arts and Sciences in Binghamton, New York, brings art, music, drama, and science to public school children. (DW)

This report is an update of the "Sourcebook of Arts Statistics" 1987 edition, with substantial new information. The document is a compilation of statistical data from multiple not-for-profit arts organizations. The information is provided in nine chapters: (1) Arts in the Economy; (2) Artist and Arts Administrator Employment; (3) Arts…

The education directors from fifteen museums and performing companies in Boston and Springfield, Massachusetts, were trained to develop and pilot career education programs for K-12 students using the resources of their institutions. The project was divided into three segments and, during each segment, a series of training seminars were conducted…

This directory cites Asian resources, services, institutions, and groups in Connecticut. It is intended to strengthen international studies through improved state-wide cooperation and communication. The directory is organized by the following topics: educational centers (including descriptions of the services provided and, in some cases, materials…

This booklet describes some things learned by education directors from fifteen museums and performing arts organizations in Boston and Springfield, Massachusetts, as they participated in a training project to help them design pilot career education programs, in conjunction with a partner school, for K-12 students, using the resources of their…