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This book offers readers an understanding of the theoretical framework for the concept of Arts Talk, provides historical background and a review of current thinking about the interpretive process, and, most importantly, provides ideas and insights into building audience-centered and audience-powered conversations about the arts.

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Preamble: We the Audience PART I: DEFINING ARTS TALK 1. Roadmap to Pleasure 2. Eras of Social Interpretation 3. Geographies of Social Interpretation PART II: FACILITATING ARTS TALK 4. Audience Learning Communities 5. Fundamentals of Productive Talk 6. Arts Talk Conclusion: The Pleasures of Interpretation in the Live Digital Era

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Lynne Conner is Associate Professor and Chair of the Theatre and Dance Department at Colby College, USA.

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