Theatre Games for Young Performers

Theatre Games for Young Performers
Author: Maria C. Novelly
Publisher: Meriwether Publishing
Total Pages: 164
Release: 1985
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780916260316

The basics of pantomime, improvisation, voice control, monologues and dialogues presented in game formats with exercises and work sheets.

Drama Menu

Drama Menu
Author: Glyn Trefor-Jones
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015
Genre: Drama
ISBN: 9781848422858

Packed full of drama games, ideas and suggestions, Drama Menu is a unique new resource for drama teachers.

More Theatre Games for Young Performers

More Theatre Games for Young Performers
Author: Suzi Zimmerman
Publisher: Meriwether Publishing
Total Pages: 248
Release: 2004
Genre: Drama
ISBN:

By popular demand, we offer a follow-up book of theatre games specifically for young acting students. Written especially for those who coach adolescent actors, this delightfully fresh updated workbook tells you how, when, what and why of theatre games for young performers. Starter scenes allow first-time performers to ease onto the stage in baby steps. Spontaneity is encouraged along with etiquette and basic acting principles. The concept of pantomime, improvisation, character development, voice and body control are all presented in game format with exercises. Anyone working with young actors in schools or recreational centres will find the book exceptionally helpful.

175 Theatre Games

175 Theatre Games
Author: Nancy Hurley
Publisher: Meriwether Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781566081641

The games and exercises in this book are designed to be used as warm-ups at the beginning of a theatre class. They have been used successfully with middle school students and they can easily be adapted for use with younger children, older teens and adults in various settings. The games are divided into thirteen sections: Easy Reference; Clowning; Co-operation & Teamwork; Focus & Concentration; Getting Ready; Improvisation; Listening; Name Games; Observation; Pantomime; Stretching & Relaxation; Stage Movement; Voice. The games have been adapted from many books, workshop and standard group activities. This is a comprehensive collection of tested games and exercises. A must book for every theatre library.

101 More Drama Games and Activities

101 More Drama Games and Activities
Author: David Farmer
Publisher: David Farmer
Total Pages: 137
Release: 2012
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1479343021

'...bubbles over with imaginative ideas... for primary, secondary and other drama teachers.' - Teaching Drama Magazine, Spring 2013. '..this book cheered me up. Buy it and smile. There will be a lot of laughter in your classroom.' - Drama Magazine, Spring 2013. This sequel to the best-selling 101 Drama Games and Activities contains all-new inspirational and engaging games and exercises suitable for children, young people and adults. The activities can be used in teaching drama lessons and workshops as well as during rehearsal and devising periods. The book includes lively and fun warm-up games, as well as activities to develop concentration, focus and team building. The drama strategies can be used as creative tools to explore themes and characters. There are dozens of ideas for developing improvisation (which can be extended over several sessions). There are many new activities for exploring storytelling skills as well as mime and movement.

Theatre Games

Theatre Games
Author: Clive Barker
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2010-05-01
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1408125196

A practical guide to using theatre games for actor training which includes a DVD with original footage of the author putting the techniques into action.

Theater Games for the Classroom

Theater Games for the Classroom
Author: Viola Spolin
Publisher: Northwestern University Press
Total Pages: 252
Release: 1986
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780810140042

A collection of games and music to aid the drama teacher and give ideas for varied classes.

Games for Actors and Non-Actors

Games for Actors and Non-Actors
Author: Augusto Boal
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 332
Release: 2005-06-29
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 1134498519

Games for Actors and Non-Actors is the classic and best selling book by the founder of Theatre of the Oppressed, Augusto Boal. It sets out the principles and practice of Boal's revolutionary Method, showing how theatre can be used to transform and liberate everyone – actors and non-actors alike! This thoroughly updated and substantially revised second edition includes: two new essays by Boal on major recent projects in Brazil Boal's description of his work with the Royal Shakespeare Company a revised introduction and translator's preface a collection of photographs taken during Boal's workshops, commissioned for this edition new reflections on Forum Theatre.

Acting Games for Individual Performers

Acting Games for Individual Performers
Author: Gavin Levy
Publisher: Meriwether Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007
Genre: Acting
ISBN: 9781566081467

A student actor or professional performer will use this book again and again for self-discovery exercises designed to enhance acting skills. It is a "doing" book which challenges the actor with every exercise. A superb text that is both functional and inspirational.

101 Drama Games and Activities

101 Drama Games and Activities
Author: David Farmer
Publisher: David Farmer
Total Pages: 89
Release: 2007
Genre: Education
ISBN: 184753841X

Gain access to a personal collection of 101 highly effective drama games and activities suitable for children or adults. Sections include improvisation, mime, ice-breakers, group dynamics, rehearsal, story-telling, voice and warm-ups.