Live History shows transported visitors into a multi-layered, emotional story at the Lloydminster Museum and Archives.
The July 5 show explored memory, responsibility and the long reach of personal choices. It aimed to make the past feel close and personal.
“I hope they walked away feeling something — that’s always the goal,” said Live History owner Jasmine Bowen. “This story touched on things that are deeply human and widely relatable.”
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The museum participated in shaping the show’s script and Live History developed the performance based on characters and themes selected by museum staff.
“As with all of our productions, the historical personalities, themes and specific storylines are selected by our clients,” said Bowen. “We take great care in bringing those choices to life with empathy and authenticity.”
Lloydminster’s unique identity played a central role.
“Lloydminster is such a unique place. Its dual identity, rich community memory and longstanding sense of place have always offered compelling inspiration,” said Bowen.
“We worked closely with Live History to make sure the story reflected real voices from our past,” added Natalie Clysdale, manager of the Lloydminster Museum and Archives, noting Live History has partnered with the museum for several years.
Building the story, from past history
Based on true events, the show aimed to build a “lived-in world” that invited the audience to connect on a personal level.
“Everything starts with real history. That’s our foundation,” said Bowen. “We’re not aiming to deliver a history lecture; we’re building a lived-in world.”
One of the show’s goals was to spark curiosity and discussion.
“If people leave asking questions, wanting to dig deeper into the past or even see it from another angle, that’s a win,” said Bowen.
“This kind of experience helps people see the museum as a living place, not just a building with artifacts,” added Clysdale.
She hopes audience members left with more than just historical facts.
Future events at the Lloydminster Museum and Archives can be found on their website.
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