Introduction to Theatre Arts: A 36-Week Action Handbook

At last! -- a student-friendly, teacher-friendly workbook with study units for an entire year of classroom drama activities. The entire spectrum of theatre is covered in ten sections: Getting started; Evaluation; Scene work; Acting; Characterisation; Publicity and other production business; Play production; Theatre history; Games and improvisation; Planning for the future. All units are complete with detailed instructions, examples, working forms and photo illustrations. Theory combined with hands-on is the style of every chapter. Every student will learn all the basics of theatre history, play production, performing and how to find a career in theatre. This instructional programme has been classroom-tested and updated to fit the budgetary considerations of all schools.