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Everything About Theatre!
by ROBERT L. LEE
The guidebook of theatre fundamentals
Paperback (224 pages): $19.95
Order #R-B200
Teacher’s Guide (160 pages): $22.95
Order #R-B209
It’s all here in one book — a complete overview of all
aspects of theatre! The history, the crafts and the art of
the stage are presented in eighteen easy-to-learn units.
Theatre history in four parts gives the text an orderly
structure. Between each part are bite-sized sections on
Acting, Improvisation, Makeup, Lighting, Props,
Costumes and more. Each craft is described with
examples, illustrations, and hands-on exercises where
appropriate. Sample chapters include: Introduction to
Acting, Your Vocal Instrument, Basic Stagecraft,
Reading the Wrighting, Stage Lighting, Scene
Design and Painting and Props, Costumes and
Sound.
Complete Classroom Package includes:
• 25 copies of Everything About Theatre!
• 1 copy of Everything About Theatre! Teacher’s Guide
regular price $521.70 — save $51.70
Complete Classroom Package: $470.00
Order #R-B227
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112 Acting Games
by GAVIN LEVY
Comprehensive workbook
of theatre games
Paperback: $17.95
(248 pages)
Order #R-B277
There are more than a hundred performance-tested
theatre games in this unusually comprehensive
collection. They were compiled after more than fifteen
years of workshops and study sessions. Included are a
wide range of proven activities to assist in teaching
specialized acting skills. The book is divided into
twenty sections: 1. Relaxation, 2. Body Awareness,
3. Observation, 4. Memorization, 5. Sensory
Awareness, 6. Concentration and Focus,
7. Ensemble, 8. Characterization, 9. Imagination,
10. Improvisation, 11. Action and Reaction,
12. Trust, 13. Knowing Your Objective, 14. Life
Experience, 15. Spatial Awareness, 16. Motor
Skills, 17. Nonverbal Communication,
18. Making Choices, 19. Performance,
20. Thinking Outside the Box. This workbook is
designed to help instructors and students adapt many
ideas to fit their needs.
Theatre and Drama Books
An Introduction to:
The Art of Theatre
by MARSH CASSADY
A comprehensive text —
past, present and future
Paperback: $25.95
(360 pages)
Order #R-B288
Teacher’s Guide: $19.95
(120 pages)
Order #R-B290
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A readable, workable text that deals with everything
about theatre and the artists who make theatre
possible. Styles of drama, staging, production,
directing and acting, along with all backstage functions,
are defined in detail. Theatre history and the business
of theatre are covered fully for the use of both students
and instructors. The book is divided into three sections:
Part I – Theatre, Drama and Place; Part II – The
Production; Part III – Theatre History. At the end
of each chapter is a summary and questions for in-class
discussion. This text has been classroom tested and
updated to be fully adaptable to any teaching
requirement. Fifteen chapters including: What Are
Theatre and Drama?, Dramatic Structure,
Dramatic Genre and Style, Architecture and
Space, The Playwright, The Actor, The Director,
The Designers and Supportive Artists, The
Business Side of Theatre, The Audience and the
Critic and five Theatre History chapters.
Complete Classroom Package includes:
• 25 copies of: The Art of Theatre
• 1 copy of: The Art of Theatre Teacher’s Guide
regular price $668.70 — save $68.70
Complete Classroom Package: $600.00
Order #R-B348
275 Acting Games: Connected
by GAVIN LEVY
A comprehensive workbook of theatre
games for developing acting skills
Paperback (392 pages): $19.95
Order #R-B314
With almost three hundred performance-tested acting
games, this is the largest collection published to date.
They were compiled from numerous workshops and
study sessions. Includes a wide variety of proven
activities for learning acting and theatre industry skills.
The book is divided into thirty-three chapters
including: Audition, Concentration and Focus,
Voice, Ensemble, Action and Reaction,
Improvisation, Knowing Your Objective,
Performance, Thinking outside the Box, Spatial
Awareness, Nonverbal Communication, Making
Choices, Releasing Inhibitions, The Physical
Actor and many more. This is an adaptable
workbook designed to connect the learning of acting
skills with professional auditions and the theatre
industry.