Abstract
This article discusses the value of guest artist-in-residence programs in small university theatre departments, where limited faculty and resources create challenges for sustaining creativity and growth. It outlines how guest artists can bring new perspectives, provide workshops, and expand opportunities for students and faculty alike. Practical guidance is offered on identifying artists, including local and regional talent, and on developing creative funding strategies through grants, interdepartmental cooperation, teaching budgets, and community support. The article emphasizes the importance of highlighting unique institutional and regional assets to attract artists, while also providing meaningful professional experiences for them. Examples are given of how guest artists in playwriting, acting, design, and choreography enriched productions, fostered student learning, and built community engagement. It concludes that residencies benefit students, faculty, institutions, and communities, offering both educational and public relations advantages.
Recommended Citation
Kelso, Susan E.
(1988)
"The Guest Artist in Residence: Creative Options,"
Association for Communication Administration Bulletin: Vol. 63, Article 6.
Available at:
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/aca/vol63/iss1/6
