The skills addressed in this book are also applicable for multiple communication contexts, including stage, radio, television, and film. The techniques presented in this text are currently being used by performers and presenters in videostreams and videoconferences. Based on an historical overview, this book outlines techniques for artful speech performance and for writing/performing autobiography. It provides educational guidance for scriptwriting and presenting in on-site and distance education formats. It suggests research methods to evaluate the impact of presentations.

It is being used by some involved in family genealogical work to write and to tell personal or family histories in an engaging way. Providing cutting-edge techniques for historical reenactment or interpretation presentations, it is being used in historical and cultural museums and facilities to bring static displays alive. It has also been appreciated by solo, Broadway, autobiographical performers.

Diane Howard's wonderful book Autobiographical Writing and Performing... works on two very important levels. First, it is an absolute must for anyone involved in the field of autobiographical writing or performing. Second, it would be enormously fascinating to anyone even vaguely interested in the fields of theater and human history. It is with pleasure that I recommend  this wonderful book. George Fishoff, Writer, Performer Of Shepherd,  longest-running, one-person performance from the Bible in New York theatre history.

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