1st Edition

A Practical Guide to Costumed Interpretation

By Jackie Lee Copyright 2023
176 Pages 11 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

176 Pages 11 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

176 Pages 11 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

A Practical Guide to Costumed Interpretation is just that – a book that takes you through the various stages of becoming an historical costumed interpreter. Jackie Lee has worked in this area of heritage interpretation for over twenty years and sets out what it takes to develop the persona for a character from the past. The methods she shares focus on first-person delivery of an historic... Read more

Introduction; 1. It’s Not Just Dressing Up; 2. Building Your Character; 3. Who Am I? The Realms; 4. The WOW Factor – The Importance of Costume and Props; 5. Hello Everyone, My Name Is… Techniques for Preparation and Delivery; 6. Working with Different Audiences; 7. Running a Costumed Interpretation Programme; 8. Conclusion; Bibliography; Index.

Biography

Jackie Lee is a heritage interpretation consultant specialising in costumed interpretation. She began her professional career as a history teacher, establishing her own business in 2000. Jackie works with museums, galleries, and heritage sites. In 2019 she received the Communication Award from Scottish Women in Business. www.artemisscotland.com.