Museum theatre involves engaging IMTAL is the International Museum visitors in the willing suspension of Theatre Alliance, a non-prot disbelief—in pretend, or imagination organization dedicated to promot- —to enhance the educational experi- ing theatre as an interpretive ence that happens within a museum. technique in cultural institutions. It ranges from storytelling and living-history interpretation to musi- cal and dramatic presentations, creative dramatics, puppetry, mime, and much more. There are many ways to use museum theatre, and a variety of techniques and approaches to choose from, depending on the particular educational goals and needs of the institution.

IMTAL members include art, science, IMTAL was founded in 1990. It history, and children’s museums, became an Aliate Group of the historic sites, and zoos and aquaria, American Alliance of Museums in as well as the museum professionals 1994, and combined with the who work in them. The people who Professional Interest Council (PIC) join IMTAL are actors, performers, of AAM in 2002. In 1999, IMTAL educators, directors, playwrights, endorsed and supported the students, and teachers. They hail formation of IMTAL Europe, a from all 50 states, Canada, Australia, UK-based sister organization with First used only by a few pioneering New Zealand, New Guinea, Japan, the same dedication to promoting institutions, theatre in museums has China, Singapore, Europe, Israel, and theatre in museums all over grown into a full edged movement. South America. IMTAL members Europe, and in 2008 IMTAL Innovative museum professionals come together to exchange informa- supported the formation of around the world have turned to tion, share ideas, provide feedback, IMTAL Asia-Pacic (IMTALAP). theatre as a successful medium for and make connections in the educating visitors, and evaluation museum world. studies have conrmed its eectiveness. IMTAL Insights Quarterly Newsletter Join on-line http://imtal-us.org/new-member-application or print and submit this form with a check or Worldwide networking money order payable to “IMTAL” to the address below. See our website for a complete list of mem- Discounts for international conferences bership bene ts.

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