playS and MuSicalS - Contemporary Drama Service
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78<br />
Make It Mystery<br />
by CRAIG SODARO<br />
An anthology of<br />
short mystery plays<br />
Paperback: $19.95<br />
(232 pages)<br />
Order #R-B287<br />
Better by the dozen! This book of twelve royalty-free<br />
mystery plays allows you to choose from a wide<br />
variety of plays to fit whatever your current staging <strong>and</strong><br />
casting needs may be. They are especially workable for<br />
middle schools <strong>and</strong> high schools, but they may be<br />
performed by actors of all ages. Each of the plays has<br />
an element of mystery that is often laced with comedy.<br />
The Mother Goose Mystery features a cast of<br />
suspicious nursery-rhyme-quoting characters. In<br />
Queen of Hearts, a young Shakespeare helps solve<br />
a crime. The Clue in the Library is perfect for a<br />
library fundraiser. Mommy’s a Zombie is a classic<br />
farce. All of the plays are fun to perform onstage or in<br />
the classroom.<br />
Theatre Games<br />
<strong>and</strong> Beyond<br />
by AMIEL SCHOTZ<br />
A creative approach<br />
for performers<br />
Paperback: $17.95<br />
(168 pages)<br />
Order #R-B217<br />
A teacher’s h<strong>and</strong>book of over 140 theatre games designed<br />
to stimulate creativity in students of all ages. The games<br />
progress from Orientation (“Face to Face,” “You <strong>and</strong><br />
Me”) <strong>and</strong> Trust (“Catch Me Falling,” “Lead the Blind”) to<br />
more advanced games that develop the senses,<br />
coordination, interaction, sensitivity, communication<br />
<strong>and</strong> spontaneity. A section on characters <strong>and</strong> stories<br />
builds improvisational acting skills. All of the essential<br />
elements of acting <strong>and</strong> character development are<br />
explored. Sample workshops provide a guide for using<br />
the games. Performers of any age will find this book a<br />
valuable resource.<br />
175 Theatre Games<br />
by NANCY HURLEY<br />
Warm-up exercises<br />
for actors<br />
Paperback: $17.95<br />
(136 pages)<br />
Order #R-B310<br />
The games <strong>and</strong> exercises in this book are designed to<br />
be used as warm-ups at the beginning of a theatre class.<br />
They have been used successfully with middle school<br />
students <strong>and</strong> they can easily be adapted for use with<br />
older teens, children <strong>and</strong> adults in various settings. The<br />
games are divided into twelve categories for easy<br />
reference: Clowning, Cooperation <strong>and</strong> Teamwork,<br />
Focus <strong>and</strong> Concentration, Getting Ready,<br />
Improvisation, Listening, Name Games <strong>and</strong><br />
Getting to Know You, Observation, Pantomime,<br />
Stretching <strong>and</strong> Relaxation, Stage Movement, Voice. The<br />
games have been adapted from theatre workshops<br />
<strong>and</strong> st<strong>and</strong>ard group activities. This is a comprehensive<br />
collection of tested games <strong>and</strong> exercises. A must book<br />
for every theatre library.<br />
The Best in Theatre Books<br />
Improve<br />
with Improv!<br />
by BRIE JONES<br />
A classroom guide<br />
to improvisation<br />
Paperback: $15.95<br />
(144 pages)<br />
Order #R-B160<br />
This book is a complete improv curriculum program<br />
divided into twenty class-length workshops. Each workshop<br />
contains carefully selected exercises designed to help<br />
students focus on one aspect of a character’s personality.<br />
Students learn how to create characters from their own<br />
imaginations through the use of solo <strong>and</strong> ensemble<br />
pantomime, physicalization, vocal techniques, props <strong>and</strong><br />
more. Gestures, facial expressions, voice <strong>and</strong> body<br />
language are studied in isolation. Many ensemble<br />
sketches are included, along with a final improv sketch with<br />
enough “roles” for all members of a large class. Sample<br />
workshops include: Character Development,<br />
Entrances <strong>and</strong> Exits, Gibberish, Animals, Fantasy,<br />
Conflict <strong>and</strong> Final: Wedding Improv. Also includes<br />
class syllabus <strong>and</strong> guidelines, character outline sheet,<br />
character examples <strong>and</strong> a reading list.<br />
Theatre Games<br />
for Young<br />
Performers<br />
by MARIA C. NOVELLY<br />
Improvisations <strong>and</strong><br />
exercises for developing<br />
acting skills<br />
Paperback: $17.95<br />
(160 pages)<br />
Order #R-B188<br />
Both beginning actors <strong>and</strong> their teachers will welcome<br />
this delightfully fresh workbook. It tells the how, when,<br />
what <strong>and</strong> why of theatre games for young performers.<br />
All the basics of pantomime, improvisations, voice<br />
control, monologs <strong>and</strong> dialogs are presented in game<br />
formats with exercises <strong>and</strong> worksheets for easy<br />
organization. Includes: Introduction, Terms <strong>and</strong><br />
Goals for Performers, Planning Your Program,<br />
Pantomime, Voice, Improvisation <strong>and</strong> Scene-<br />
Building <strong>and</strong> Index to Activities. An exceptional text<br />
for use at schools or recreational centers.<br />
Acting Games<br />
by MARSH CASSADY<br />
Theatre games<br />
<strong>and</strong> improvisation<br />
exercises for actors<br />
Paperback: $17.95<br />
(192 pages)<br />
Order #R-B168<br />
A four-section book of acting games <strong>and</strong><br />
improvisations to assist students in developing their<br />
creative abilities. Section one includes games for<br />
relaxing <strong>and</strong> focusing. Section two helps students<br />
discover new ways of seeing themselves, others <strong>and</strong> the<br />
world around them. The third section demonstrates the<br />
usage of space to build scenes <strong>and</strong> create characters<br />
from imagination. Section four features acting games<br />
to analyze <strong>and</strong> play characters from existing plays. All<br />
of the essential elements of acting <strong>and</strong> character<br />
development are explored. The sections may be used<br />
interchangeably to suit your needs.<br />
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