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The Cultural Value of Older People’s Experiences of Theater-Making: A Review

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This article aims to examine, specifically, the “cultural value” that older adults derive from involvement in theater and drama as participants rather than just observers. They note that many other studies of the impact of arts participation on older adults look at “arts” generally rather than specific arts such as theatre and drama. In addition, most other arts impact studies look at mental and physical health rather than cultural insights and understandings.

It is one of several studies conducted by the authors who are well known for their work on older adults and theater arts.

 

 

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subject terms

Aging & Longevity

Aging & Longevity > Aging & Longevity

Aging & Longevity > Social Interaction & Isolation

Community Engagement > Community Engagement

Creative Aging

Creative Aging > Social Engagement

contributors

Miriam Bernard

Michelle Rickett

resource type

Articles and Blog Posts

year

2017

art forms

Acting, Drama, Playwriting, Theatre

program site type

Arts Organizations

Founded in 2008, Lifetime Arts is a nonprofit arts service organization that offers a positive, modern, artistic and social lens through which to serve, inspire and engage America’s growing population of older adults.

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