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The Ultimate<br />
Improv Book<br />
by EDWARD J. NEVRAUMONT<br />
NICHOLAS P. HANSON <strong>and</strong><br />
KURT SMEATON<br />
A guide to comedy<br />
improvisation<br />
Paperback (280 pages): $17.95<br />
Order #R-B248<br />
This comprehensive manual shows the who, what,<br />
when, why <strong>and</strong> how of comedy improv. A complete<br />
improv curriculum program divided into 24 classlength<br />
units in four parts: Introduction explains<br />
what improv is <strong>and</strong> how to create an improv team;<br />
Improv Skills gives some basic rules,<br />
physicalization, characterization, teamwork, use of<br />
suggestion; Structuring describes who, what <strong>and</strong><br />
how to make improv structures; Strategies gives<br />
hints <strong>and</strong> tips for evaluating performance <strong>and</strong><br />
putting on a show. Unlike other improv books, this<br />
book shows how to start an improv team or club at<br />
your school. Includes a lesson plan <strong>and</strong> a unique<br />
section on how to structure your own improv games.<br />
More Theatre Games<br />
for Young Performers<br />
by SUZI ZIMMERMAN<br />
Improvisations <strong>and</strong> exercises<br />
for developing acting skills<br />
Paperback: $17.95<br />
(240 pages)<br />
Order #R-B268<br />
By popular dem<strong>and</strong>, we offer a follow-up book of theatre<br />
games specifically for young acting students. Written<br />
especially for those who coach adolescent actors, this<br />
delightfully fresh updated workbook tells you the how,<br />
when, what <strong>and</strong> why of theatre games for young<br />
performers. Starter scenes allow first-time performers to<br />
ease onto the stage in baby steps. Spontaneity is<br />
encouraged along with etiquette <strong>and</strong> basic acting<br />
principles. The concepts of pantomime, improvisation,<br />
character development, voice <strong>and</strong> body control are all<br />
presented in game formats with exercises. Nine chapters<br />
include: Before You Begin, Preparing, Starter<br />
Scenes, Exercises, Games, Improvisation,<br />
Pantomime, Nonacting Theatre Games <strong>and</strong><br />
Activities, Developing Your Program plus a Target<br />
Areas Index. An exceptionally helpful acting text.<br />
Theatre Games<br />
<strong>and</strong> Activities<br />
by LYNDA A. TOPPER<br />
Games for building<br />
confidence <strong>and</strong> creativity<br />
Paperback (152 pages): $17.95<br />
Order #R-B304<br />
How can a teacher without theatrical experience teach a<br />
course in theatre arts? How can a teacher inspire selfconscious<br />
students to perform before an audience? This<br />
book of activities is designed to build confidence in each<br />
student with non-threatening evaluations along the way.<br />
It begins with basic group games <strong>and</strong> gradually exp<strong>and</strong>s<br />
to more challenging exercises. Emphasis on group <strong>and</strong><br />
individual activity builds both verbal <strong>and</strong> nonverbal<br />
communication skills. Chapters include: 1. The<br />
Planning Process, 2. The Challenge of the First<br />
Meeting, 3. Getting Acquainted <strong>and</strong> Acclimated,<br />
4. Nonverbal Group Activities, 5. Nonverbal<br />
Individual Activities, 6. Verbal Individual Activities,<br />
7. Verbal Pair Activities, 8. Verbal Group Activities,<br />
9. Written Activities, 10. Evaluation, Assessment,<br />
Rewards, 11. Grab Bag — Miscellaneous Scene Topics.<br />
Theatre <strong>and</strong> <strong>Drama</strong> Books<br />
Tough Acts to Follow<br />
by SHIRLEY ULLOM<br />
Seventy-five monologs<br />
for teens<br />
Paperback: $15.95<br />
(168 pages)<br />
Order #R-B237<br />
Award-winning writer, Shirley Ullom, shows us why<br />
teens give us hope for the future. These short,<br />
perceptive monologs reveal the humor <strong>and</strong> strength of<br />
teens as they deal with a wide range of situations <strong>and</strong><br />
dilemmas both poignant <strong>and</strong> funny. Death, divorce,<br />
dating <strong>and</strong> dieting — violence in schools, gangs, dreams<br />
<strong>and</strong> dumb stuff — it’s all included in a mixed collection<br />
of monologs for performers of all types. Excellent for<br />
classroom or speech contests, auditions or discussion<br />
starters. The monologs are divided into three<br />
sections: Guys, Girls <strong>and</strong> Girls or Guys. Sample<br />
titles include: To Tell or Not to Tell, Fast Food<br />
Junkie, TV Addicts <strong>and</strong> Shaping Up.<br />
The Theatre<br />
Audition Book<br />
by GERALD LEE RATLIFF<br />
Playing monologs from<br />
contemporary, modern,<br />
period, Shakespeare<br />
<strong>and</strong> classical plays<br />
Paperback: $17.95<br />
(240 pages)<br />
Order #R-B224<br />
The most comprehensive book of monologs ever! With<br />
127 audition pieces, this h<strong>and</strong>book has a monolog for<br />
almost any audition situation. It’s important that the<br />
actor be inventive <strong>and</strong> imaginative in performing a<br />
monolog. This book shows students how to investigate<br />
dramatic <strong>and</strong> theatrical elements. Each monolog also<br />
includes a character analysis. The monologs selected for<br />
audition performance are conveniently grouped in<br />
historical periods from classical to contemporary. All are<br />
competitive material. A valuable resource.<br />
The Theatre<br />
Audition Book 2<br />
by GERALD LEE RATLIFF<br />
Playing monologues from<br />
contemporary, modern,<br />
period, Shakespearean<br />
<strong>and</strong> classical plays<br />
Paperback: $17.95<br />
(256 pages)<br />
Order #R-B309<br />
This sequel to the popular The Theatre Audition Book<br />
features more than 130 monologues from classical,<br />
Shakespearean, period, modern, <strong>and</strong> contemporary<br />
plays <strong>and</strong> a new chapter on musical theatre <strong>and</strong> the<br />
medium, including commercial <strong>and</strong> film auditions. The<br />
monologues – some taken from non-dramatic sources<br />
like novels <strong>and</strong> poems – are organized by historical<br />
times <strong>and</strong> provide an overview of acting styles <strong>and</strong><br />
audition expectations for playing each time period. The<br />
collection features well-known playwrights including<br />
Ntozake Shange, Athol Fugard, Christopher Durang,<br />
John Patrick Shanley, Edward Albee, August Wilson,<br />
Beth Henley, Terrence McNally, Paula Vogel – <strong>and</strong> a<br />
number of exciting new writers who have contributed<br />
original monologues written especially for classroom<br />
study <strong>and</strong> performance. There are also a number of<br />
original duologues <strong>and</strong> musical monologues.<br />
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