Drama and Acting

Product Description:

A teacher’s handbook of over 140 theatre games designed to stimulate creativity in students of all ages. More than just games, the book is bursting with lively ideas to make a class or workshop a memorable experience. 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.

Editorial Review:

I have owned this paperback book for a number of years and I find it really useful to dip in and out of when I am in need of a new game or idea. The book is divided up into units, such as Trust, Developing the Senses, and Sensitivity and Communication so it is easy to find something that is relevant. It also provides a useful section of example workshop ideas which bring various sections together. I think this book is particularly good for using various creative acting skills to engage and stimulate the creativity in your students.

“When we play we become personally involved and such involvement is essential to education, for true learning requires the discovery of meaning rather than the mere acquisition of knowledge.”

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Tags: Body Language, confidence, Creativity, drama, Drama Games, Education, exercise, games, Intro Games, Mime, movement, Performing arts, theatre, Warm Up Games

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