Theatre Games and Beyond Contributor(s): Aschotz, Amiel (Author) |
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ISBN: 1566080398 ISBN-13: 9781566080392 Publisher: Meriwether Publishing
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback Published: April 2003 Annotation: A teacher's handbook of over 140 theatre games designed to stimulate creativity in students of all ages. The games progress from Orientation ("Face to Face, " "You and Me") and Trust ("Catch Me Falling, " "Lead the Blind") to more advanced games that develop the senses, coordination and spontaneity. A section on characters and stories builds improvisational acting skills. All of the essential elements of acting and character development are explored. Sample workshops provide a guide for using the games. Anyone working with young (or old) performers in schools, colleges or community theatre will find this book a valuable resource. Twelve units: Group Orientation; Trust; Warming Up; Developing the Senses; Coordination and Interaction; Cooperation; Reality; Sensitivity and Communication; Transformation, Discovery and Spontaneity; Characters and Stories; Drawing to Music; Creative Quotations. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Performing Arts | Theater - General - Performing Arts | Acting & Auditioning |
Dewey: 792.028 |
LCCN: 98009460 |
Physical Information: 0.44" H x 5.52" W x 8.49" L (0.56 lbs) 168 pages |
Themes: - Theometrics - Secular |
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated |
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Publisher Description: For teachers everywhere, this is a handbook of over 140 theatre games designed to stimulate creativity in students of all ages. The games progress from Orientation (Face to Face, You and Me) and Trust (Catch Me Falling, Lead the Blind) to more advanced games that develop the senses, coordination, and spontaneity. A section on characters and stories builds improvisational acting skills. All of the essential elements of acting and character development are explored. Sample workshops provide a guide for using the games. Anyone working with performers of any age in schools, colleges, or community theatre will find this book a valuable resource. |
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