USU Museum of Anthropology: Changing Masks: The Evolution of Theater

Utah State University’s Museum of Anthropology presents “Changing Masks: The Theater of Evolution” as its semester-ending Saturdays at the Museum activity.

The April 30 offering explores the theater’s reflections of the past and its influences on humanity.

Throughout the day, the Utah State University Theatre Student Association, a chartered club under the Associated Students of USU, will present a series of acted scenes. Performers from the student club will showcase a variety of theater styles from Ancient Greek to modern realism.

Museum guests are invited to create a theater mask to wear as they enjoy the performances, event organizers said.

“Theater has been a way to interpret and communicate aspects of our past for centuries,” said museum intern Emily Baker. “The museum is offering this event as a new way to educate and entertain our community.”

Community members, as well as Utah State students, can visit the museum during its operating hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Funding for the Saturday events is provided by a grant from the United States Institute of Museum and Library Services. More information about the IMLS is available online.

The Museum of Anthropology will not hold a Saturday activity May 7 during USU’s commencement activities. The series resumes Saturday, May 14.

The USU Museum of Anthropology is on the USU campus in the south turret of the historic Old Main building, Room 252. Admission is free. For Saturday activities, free parking is available in the adjacent lot, south of the building.

For more information about this event, call museum staff at (435) 797-7545 or visit the museum website.

The Museum of Anthropology is part of the Anthropology Program at USU.

Related links:

• USU Anthropology Program
• USU Department of Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology
• USU College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Source: Museum of Anthropology

Contact: USU Museum of Anthropology, (435) 797-7545, anthro.museum@usu.edu