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Hi,

I do know of a Bay Area group that's been doing work with Acting and  
Special Education that's been getting some attention:

http://specialfocus.org/


Best,

Maria Mortati
Exhibit Developer

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Quoting Paul Taylor <[log in to unmask]>:

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> Lorraine,
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> Larry Gard from the Science Museum of Virginia has been looking for   
> people on just this topic.  He can be reached at [log in to unmask]
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> -Paul
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> Subject: ASTC proposal - Working with professional actors to develop  
>  exciting science learning oppertunities
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> Dear All
>
>
>
> I am trying to put together a session for next years ASTC Conference
> linked to some work which we have been doing here in the UK at Thinktank
> - Birmingham Science Museum. Over the last 3 years we have had links
> with Birmingham Repertory Theatre which have allowed us to do joint
> projects which aim to draw on the joint expertise within the two
> organisations to develop and deliver some innovate science learning
> experiences.
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> This partnership has allowed us to;
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> *         Address difficult contemporary science issues
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> *         Reach new audiences
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> *         Learn from experts outside the science centre field
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> Do you or your organisation have experience of working with professional
> theatre groups? If so would you be prepared to share your experiences -
> good or bad?
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> If you are interested in collaborating on a session please get in touch
> by Fri 12th December.
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> Lorraine Kenny
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> Outreach Manager and Acting Education Manager
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> Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum
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