 The Journey A few years ago, the Middleville and District Museum volunteers were intrigued by the idea of bringing a special show to the Museum. It sounded like an interesting idea. A little research revealed that the shows were performed by a renowned theatre troupe with a Governor General’s award nomination to its credit. In fact, Live History is a company of actors that performs internationally having done shows in 7 different countries. The concept is simple. Take a local story in a community and have script writers dramatize it for a group of actors who perform it for an audience. There are a few distinguishing features of these shows. The travelling troupe visits the community venue and the actors themselves join the audience for an afternoon tea. The audience soon realizes that there are some mystery guests in their midst who seem a little confused or out of place. The audience is encouraged to help these disoriented guests by answering some questions and solving some curious quandaries. Afterall, these strangers are in an unfamiliar place and need some assistance. The show unfolds in a relaxed atmosphere as the guests try to figure out what has brought these mysterious characters into their midst. The tea, coffee and sweet treats are consumed by the guests while they watch the story unravel and be revealed in front of their eyes. The show is designed to appeal both to those who enjoy actively solving puzzles and those who prefer to watch quietly as the show develops. After hosting two successful sold out shows last season, the Museum volunteers were eager to invite Live History back to offer another new, local story. The Museum volunteers are certain this year’s audiences will enjoy the shows, as well.  Live History presents a full range of show offerings and works with local communities to customize a performance that fits their unique venue.
Visit the Live History website to learn more about this renowned theatrical organization
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