Theatre Games for Young Performers: Improvisations and Exercises for Developing Acting Skills (Contemporary Drama)...

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 160 pages
• Published by: Meriwether Pub
• Edition: 1st Edition June 1, 1985
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0916260313
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0916260316
• Book Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Weighs: 7.2 ounces

Product Description
Written especially for those who coach adolescent actors, this delightfully fresh workbook tells you the how, when, what and why of theatre games for young performers. Anyone working with young actors in schools or recreational centers will find this book exceptionally helpful. The basics of pantomime, improvisations, voice control, monologs and dialogs are all presented in game formats with exercises and worksheets for easy organization.

About The Author
Maria Novelly has been a teacher at the junior high through college levels and was a drama coach in Germany. A drama enthusiast who has participated in numerous plays, she currently lives and works in Stockport, England.

Reader Reviews
After nearly fifteen years of being away from the classroom, I was a bit nervous about teaching drama again. In searching for a resource that would get me back in the swing of things, I debated between this book and the classic Viola Spolin books. I finally decided on this one, and I couldn't be happier! The lessons in this book are easy to follow, easy to prepare (there's not much to preparation at all!), and, best of all, fun for the kids in class! The lessons are also easily adaptable to different circumstances, such as short class periods, environmental concerns (like needing a quieter activity), or needing a quick activity to warm the kids up. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in integrating drama into a classroom, or as a stand-alone resource in a full-fledged drama curriculum.