Educational: Drama and performance arts
Coordination Group Publications Ltd (CGP) GCSE Drama Play Guide – An Inspector Calls
Book SynopsisThis CGP Play Guide is perfect for studying J.B. Priestley’s An Inspector Calls for GCSE Drama. The book provides in-depth study notes about the play, covering character and performance, staging and design, context and themes to name a few! The layout is clear and accessible, with plenty of full-colour photographs. We’ve also included thought-provoking practice questions, revision tasks and exam tips throughout. Plus, there’s a whole section of exam advice, including what to expect in the exam, and model answers. To round things off we’ve thrown in a glossary explaining the key terms and a comic-strip cartoon summary of the whole play! Don’t miss the CGP GCSE Drama Revision Guide for full course study notes (9781782949626).
£8.27
Coordination Group Publications Ltd (CGP) GCSE Drama Play Guide - The Crucible
Book SynopsisThis CGP Play Guide is a superb resource for studying Arthur Miller’s The Crucible for Grade 9-1 GCSE Drama. The book provides in-depth study notes about the play, covering character and performance, staging and design, context and themes to name a few! The layout is clear and accessible, with plenty of full-colour photographs. We’ve also included thought-provoking practice questions, revision tasks and exam tips throughout. Plus there’s a whole section of exam advice, including what to expect in the exam, and model answers. To round things off we’ve thrown in a glossary explaining the key terms and a comic-strip cartoon summary of the whole play! Don’t miss the CGP Grade 9-1 GCSE Drama Revision Guide for full course study notes (9781782949626).
£8.27
Coordination Group Publications Ltd (CGP) GCSE Drama Play Guide - Blood Brothers
Book SynopsisThis amazing CGP Grade 9-1 GCSE Drama Play Guide is the perfect resource for studying Willy Russell’s Blood Brothers. The book provides in-depth study notes about the play, covering character and performance, staging and design, context and themes to name a few! The layout is clear and accessible, with plenty of full-colour photographs. We’ve also included thought-provoking practice questions, revision tasks and exam tips throughout. Plus there’s a whole section of exam advice, including what to expect in the exam, and model answers. To round things off we’ve thrown in a glossary explaining the key terms and a comic-strip cartoon summary of the whole play! Don’t miss the CGP Grade 9-1 GCSE Drama Revision Guide for full course study notes (9781782949626).
£8.40
Channel View Publications Ltd Going Performative in Intercultural Education:
Book SynopsisOver the last two decades drama pedagogy has helped to lay the foundations for a new teaching and learning culture, one that accentuates physicality and centres on performative experience. Signs of this ‘performative turn’ in education are especially strong in the field of foreign/second language teaching. This volume introduces scholars, language teachers, student teachers and drama practitioners to the concept of a performative foreign language didactics. Approaching the subject from a wide variety of contexts, the contributors explore the extent to which performative approaches, emphasising the role of the body as a learning medium, can achieve deep intercultural learning. Drama activities such as improvisation, hot seating and tableaux are shown to create rich opportunities for intercultural encounters that transport students beyond the parameters of conventional language, literature and culture education.Trade ReviewThis is a thought-provoking collection that provides a series of rich insights into the way intercultural education is enhanced by performative approaches. It makes a significant contribution to the field. The variety of perspectives from different countries and contexts, and the open, enquiring tone means that the book itself embodies some of the key principles of interculturality. * Mike Fleming, Durham University, UK *A most timely publication, Going Performative in Intercultural Education provides important impulses for thought and action. Crutchfield and Schewe have compiled an impressive collection of theoretical and practical approaches by international scholars, practitioners, teacher trainers, and artists. The contributions demonstrate the transformative potential that ‘going performative’ possesses for intercultural education. * Barbara Schmenk, University of Waterloo, Canada *This book is an important contribution to performative education, introducing the reader to the theories and practices of this complementary or alternative teaching and learning approach [...] These empirical studies provide positive results suggesting that the traditional approaches used worldwide could or should be completed by more holistic experiences. -- Leïla G-Blili, University of Toulouse 3, France * Études en Didactique des Langues, No. 34 *Table of ContentsJohn Crutchfield and Manfred Schewe: Introduction I: First Impressions 1. Magdalena Haftner and Alexander Riedmüller: The Intercultural Surprise – Teaching Improvisational Theatre in Different Cultural Contexts II: Focus on Schools (Immigrant/Refugee Children) 2. Katja Frimberger: The Ethics of Performative Approaches in Intercultural Education 3. Evi Kompiadou, Antonis Lenakakis and Roula Tsokalidou: Diadrasis – An Interactive Project on Language Teaching to Immigrant Families in a Greek School 4. Joëlle Aden: Developing Empathy through Theatre – A Transcultural Perspective in Second Language Education III: Focus on Teacher Training 5. Micha Fleiner: Interculturality in Foreign Language Teacher Training – Performing Arts Projects across National, Language and Cultural Borders 6. Almut Küppers: Exploring Diversity through Drama Education – English-Turkish Perspectives on National German Stereotypes in Foreign Language Teacher Training 7. John Crutchfield and Michaela Sambanis: Staging Otherness – Three New Empirical Studies in Dramapädagogik with Relevance for Intercultural Learning in the Foreign Language Classroom IV: Focus on Specific Performative Approaches: Process Drama and Playback Theatre 8. Julia Rothwell: Using Process Drama to Engage Beginner Learners in Intercultural Language Learning 9. Erika Piazzoli: Intercultural/Dramatic Tension and the Nature of Intercultural Engagement V: Focus on Performance and Biography 10. Daniel Feldhendler: Enacting Life: Dialogue and Mediation in Cross Cultural Contexts 11. Jane Arnfield: Suitcase of Survival – Performance, Biography and Intercultural Education VI: Performative Approaches to Intercultural Education – A Culture-Specific Perspective 12. Eucharia Donnery: The Intercultural Journey – Drama-Based Practitioners in JFL in North America, and JSL and EFL in Japan
£98.96
Brilliant Publications Teaching Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling
Book SynopsisJust because there is a new grammar, punctuation and spelling test at the end of KS2 doesn't mean you need to rush for practice test papers. Teaching Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling is a creative solution to the new test. All children need to learn the rules of spelling, punctuation and grammar - but they don't only have to be learned while sitting at a desk. For teachers who are tired of worksheets, exercises and reading schemes, this book offers a new approach to teaching literacy, through movement, speech and drama. There are over 70 clearly described and ready-to-use movement activities, covering each of the rules that children are expected to know and use in the SATs during Year 6. Pupils will gain a firm understanding of language through these innovative movement, speech and drama activities. Extensions and challenges enable the activities to be used and enjoyed throughout Key Stage 2. Through acting out parts of speech, letter strings and punctuation, children will internalize the language and absorb ideas, skills and understanding. They will be able to draw on this stored knowledge and use it wherever they need it in the future - when they are being tested - but, more importantly, in their own writing. The combination of visual, aural and kinaesthetic approaches means that the activities suit all types of learner and can be confidently used with both large and small groups. A wide range of ability levels, and even mixed ages, may be easily taught together and high achievers may be challenged alongside those receiving extra support. In addition to literacy understanding, pupils will also develop skills in problem solving, teamwork and social confidence. Suitable for use with all Key Stage 2 children, but particularly Years 5 and 6.Table of ContentsIntroduction. GRAMMAR ACTIVITIES: Is that your name? (Proper nouns and common nouns); Tell me more (Adjectives that describe nouns); Which one? (Adjectives of order); As clever as that (Nouns and adjectives in similes); To do it together (Verbs - root forms); Now or later? (Verb tenses); Who will do it? (Active and passive verbs); Describe it to me (Adverbs of manner); When was that? (Adverbs of time); Where shall we go? (Adverbs of place); Constructing theories (Connectives/conjunctions - single words); All link up (Connectives/conjunctions - two or more words); Opposite ideas (Prefixes to change meaning); This way or that way? (Suffixes to change meaning); Different forms (Suffixes to change tense or type of word); Who's it? (Pronouns - to replace nouns); His or hers? (Pronouns - singular or plural and possessive); Combining words (Compound adjectives - using hyphens); Where are you now? (Prepositions - relative positions); Say it carefully (Word order - for meaning); Be my partner (Clauses that work alone but may be joined); Lift us out (Subordinate clauses); Excuse me (Degrees of formality - strangers, requests, complaints, occasions and events); Quite correct (Degrees of formality - school, books and essays); Familiarity (Degrees of formality - home, family and friends); Could you tell me? (Asking and answering questions); Do as I say (Giving orders and commands); Break it down (Using paragraphs). PUNCTUATION ACTIVITIES: Taller than some (Full stops and capital letters to make sentences); May I ask you? (Using question marks); How amazing! (Using exclamation marks); Find the links (Commas to divide clauses); Wait a moment (Commas to create pauses for reading aloud); Keep us apart (Commas to separate items within a list); Ready to speak? (Commas in complex sentences and speeches); That one's mine (Apostrophes to indicate possession); What's missing? (Apostrophes to indicate missing letters or words); And then - (Using an ellipsis); What did he say? (Inverted commas in speech and dialogue); Is that true? (Inverted commas used for effect); Make a report (Inverted commas used in exact reporting); What happened next? (Dashes); And also - (Brackets to enclose extra information); And by the way - (Brackets to add an aside); I'll tell you more (Brackets to give further explanation); On the other hand (Semi-colons to separate or balance contradictions); I don't think so (Semi-colons to separate or balance preferences or opinions); Is there a reason? (Semi-colons to separate or balance explanations or comparisons); A whole group (Colons before lists); Your turn (Colons before speeches or instructions). SPELLING ACTIVITIES: Begin to rhyme (Initial letters and rhymes); Make a pattern (Common spelling patterns); Spells of wizardry ('Magic e' words); Already happened (Adding 'ed' to regular words to make the past tense); Scare him off (Adding 'ed' to words ending in 'e'); Double time (Adding 'ed' and doubling consonants); Do it now (Adding 'ing' to regular verbs in the present tense); Swap with me (Adding 'ing' to words ending in 'e'); It takes two (Adding 'ing' and doubling consonants ); More of us (Regular plurals - adding 's' or 'es'); Yes, I'm coming (Irregular plurals - words ending in 'y'); Change the letter (Irregular plurals - words ending in 'f'); Leave me alone (Irregular plurals - words that stay the same); Mix up (Unusual plurals); End it now (Word endings - that sound the same and are often confused); How does it end? (Word endings - that can be hard to remember); Quietly does it (Silent letters as initials); Not a sound (Silent letters within words); Hide inside (Spelling longer words - by finding smaller words inside them); Put us together (Spelling longer words - by joining words together); What do you hear? (Homophones); Which way round? (Words containing 'ie' or 'ei'); Catch the beats (Syllables). Index of learning objectives.
£17.09
Brilliant Publications 100+ Fun Ideas for Practising Primary Languages through Drama and Performance
Book Synopsis100+ Fun Ideas for Practising Primary Languages through Drama and Performance provides teachers with effective and creative language learning activities based on drama, dance and performance. The activities are linked to the Foreign Language Programmes of Study in the September 2014 National Curriculum and show how drama, performance and art can be used to achieve substantial progression in all four language learning skills. The 100+ fun ideas are clearly laid out and simple to deliver, providing an invaluable resource to non-specialist and specialist teachers alike.
£13.77
Intellect Books A Journey of Art and Conflict: Weaving Indra's
Book SynopsisA Journey of Art and Conflict is a deeply personal exploration of David Oddie’s attempts to uncover the potential of the arts as a resource for reconciliation in the wake of conflict and for the creative transformation of conflict itself. It began when Oddie, seeing the fractured world around him, asked himself what he could do to help; that question set him off on travels around the world, including to Palestine, Kosovo, South Africa, India, Northern Ireland, Brazil, and other places. In each location, he met with local people who had suffered from conflict and worked with them to forge artistic networks that have the potential to transform their situation.Table of ContentsPart I: Weaving the Net Chapter 1. Genesis, Ideas and Inspiration Chapter 2. The Weaver's Story Chapter 3. The Weaver's Skills and Experience Part II: Casting the Net Chapter 4. The United Kingdom: Lisa in Burnley and Bolton; Plymouth and Durham Chapter 5. Marina in Palestine Chapter 6. Jeton in Kosovo Chapter 7. Mary in South Africa Part III: Widening the Net Chapter 8. Interlude Chapter 9: Urvashi in India Chapter 10. Marcia in Brazil Chapter 11. Matt and Mary in Derry/Londonderry Chapter 12. Sierra Leone Chapter 13. Slipping through the Net and New Partners Part IV: Damage, Repairs and Re-invention Chapter 14. Crisis Chapter 15. Hauling in the Net: A Conversation Part V: Samples from the Catch Chapter 16. Suggestions for Exercises and Workshop Programmes
£31.30
Intellect Books Insights in Applied Theatre: The Early Days and
Book SynopsisMuch more than an archive, these are the vivid, still pertinent voices and messages of the pioneers worldwide. The nineteen articles chosen by the editors of Applied Theatre Research represent key themes and elements from the early days of applied theatre that are still – and indeed now more than ever – relevant. They are all high-quality articles, some of which were highly influential in their own time. All of them still have plenty to say to today’s applied theatre, both in their own terms and sometimes in terms of how their publication influenced the development at the time of this still-expanding field, or refracted it in ways that give us new insights with hindsight. They have been arranged in sections according to some of the key themes – and problematic issues – that were discovered, thought out and sometimes stumbled across by the pioneer writers in the collection. Each section is preceded by a critical editorial commentary on those themes, besides thorough introductions to all the articles and in some cases re-evaluations. The editors have added substantial additional new material to the collection and in doing so, bring their own applied theatre experience to bear on these themes, as they raise general questions that are wide-ranging, contemporary and urgent: from the vital and contested issues of power, partnerships and the giving of voice through theatre to applied theatre’s proactive response to COVID-19, to the need to identify, take account of and address the needs of all stakeholders in any applied theatre project. The articles are grouped in six sections, covering areas such as diversity of geography, community contexts, forms of applied theatre and organizational factors that characterize applied theatre; the definition and nature of applied theatre; how the best intentioned projects could be compromised by any of the many opportunities for applied theatre to go wrong; opportunities for change it can offer and the incorporation of new media technologies, and ethnographic performance, two factors that have now become major preoccupations for our field, particularly in the years since the articles were written. The final section recognizes that applied theatre has been around not for 30 years, but for thousands, and in countless cultures. The editorial chapters have strong connections with the rest of the book, but are written with the editors’ deep insights into the field, and are sharp in their focus and context. The book offers useful insights into the start of applied theatre and its development as an area of practice and research. The chapter collection is relevant and includes influential names in the field who have contributed significantly to the development of applied theatre over time. The primary market will be academics and advanced practitioners in applied theatre, drama education and theatre studies – including the expanding fields of drama therapy, theatre and health etc. It will also be useful for educators exploring creative pedagogy and drama in education strategies across the curriculum. It will be valuable introductory background reading for advanced undergraduate and post-graduate students in drama, theatre studies and theatre arts, performance studies and community theatre. Table of ContentsIntroduction: Then and now John O’Toole PART 1: INSPIRING STORIES 1. Life drama Papua New Guinea: Contextualising practice Andrea Baldwin 2. Audience participation, aesthetic distance and change: Reflections on Fifty Square Feet, a theatre in education programme on urban poverty Chan Yuk-Lan (Phoebe) 3. Converging worlds: Fostering co-facilitation and relationships for health promotion through drama at the grassroots Christine Sinclair and Andrea Grindrod 4. Shakespeare in Nicaragua Els van Poppel PART 2: WHAT IS APPLIED THEATRE? 5. Applied theatre: Problems and possibilities Judith Ackroyd 6. Applied theatre and the power play: An international viewpoint Bjørn Rasmussen 7. Conversations with the devil Tim Prentki 8. Applied theatre: An exclusionary discourse? Judith Ackroyd PART 3: RISKY BUSINESS: GOOD INTENTIONS AND THE ROAD TO HELL 9. Ethical tensions in drama teachers’ behaviour Shifra Schonmann 10. Community theatre in a South Samic community: The challenges of working with theatre in small communities Tordis Landvik 11. Spectacular violence and the Kachahari theatre of Sindhuli, Nepal Alberto Guevara PART 4: THE DESIRE FOR CHANGE: VOICE, POWER AND PARTNERSHIP 12. Tabula rasa: Starting afresh with classroom drama Kathleen Gallagher 13. Making a break for it: Discourse and theatre in prisons James Thompson 14. Evaluating the efficacy of community theatre intervention in/as performance: A South African case study Kennedy Chinyowa 15. ‘We like good disco!’: The ‘public sphere of children’ and its implications for practice Nora Roozemond and Karola Wenzel PART 5: THEATRE OF INNOVATIONS 16. Theatrical reflections of health: Physically impacting health-based research Julia Gray 17. Playing the game, role distance and digital performance John Carroll and David Cameron PART 6: A NOD TO THE ANCESTORS 18. Educational and critical dimensions in Turkish shadow theatre: The Karagöz Theatre of Anatolia Mehmet Takkaç and A. Kerin Dinç 19. Christmas traditions and performance rituals: A look at Christmas celebrations in a Nordic context Stig A. Eriksson
£54.00
Intellect Books Insights in Applied Theatre: The Early Days and
Book SynopsisMuch more than an archive, these are the vivid, still pertinent voices and messages of the pioneers worldwide. The nineteen articles chosen by the editors of Applied Theatre Research represent key themes and elements from the early days of applied theatre that are still – and indeed now more than ever – relevant. They are all high-quality articles, some of which were highly influential in their own time. All of them still have plenty to say to today’s applied theatre, both in their own terms and sometimes in terms of how their publication influenced the development at the time of this still-expanding field, or refracted it in ways that give us new insights with hindsight. They have been arranged in sections according to some of the key themes – and problematic issues – that were discovered, thought out and sometimes stumbled across by the pioneer writers in the collection. Each section is preceded by a critical editorial commentary on those themes, besides thorough introductions to all the articles and in some cases re-evaluations. The editors have added substantial additional new material to the collection and in doing so, bring their own applied theatre experience to bear on these themes, as they raise general questions that are wide-ranging, contemporary and urgent: from the vital and contested issues of power, partnerships and the giving of voice through theatre to applied theatre’s proactive response to COVID-19, to the need to identify, take account of and address the needs of all stakeholders in any applied theatre project. The articles are grouped in six sections, covering areas such as diversity of geography, community contexts, forms of applied theatre and organizational factors that characterize applied theatre; the definition and nature of applied theatre; how the best intentioned projects could be compromised by any of the many opportunities for applied theatre to go wrong; opportunities for change it can offer and the incorporation of new media technologies, and ethnographic performance, two factors that have now become major preoccupations for our field, particularly in the years since the articles were written. The final section recognizes that applied theatre has been around not for 30 years, but for thousands, and in countless cultures. The editorial chapters have strong connections with the rest of the book, but are written with the editors’ deep insights into the field, and are sharp in their focus and context. The book offers useful insights into the start of applied theatre and its development as an area of practice and research. The chapter collection is relevant and includes influential names in the field who have contributed significantly to the development of applied theatre over time. The primary market will be academics and advanced practitioners in applied theatre, drama education and theatre studies – including the expanding fields of drama therapy, theatre and health etc. It will also be useful for educators exploring creative pedagogy and drama in education strategies across the curriculum. It will be valuable introductory background reading for advanced undergraduate and post-graduate students in drama, theatre studies and theatre arts, performance studies and community theatre. Table of ContentsIntroduction: Then and now John O’Toole PART 1: INSPIRING STORIES 1. Life drama Papua New Guinea: Contextualising practice Andrea Baldwin 2. Audience participation, aesthetic distance and change: Reflections on Fifty Square Feet, a theatre in education programme on urban poverty Chan Yuk-Lan (Phoebe) 3. Converging worlds: Fostering co-facilitation and relationships for health promotion through drama at the grassroots Christine Sinclair and Andrea Grindrod 4. Shakespeare in Nicaragua Els van Poppel PART 2: WHAT IS APPLIED THEATRE? 5. Applied theatre: Problems and possibilities Judith Ackroyd 6. Applied theatre and the power play: An international viewpoint Bjørn Rasmussen 7. Conversations with the devil Tim Prentki 8. Applied theatre: An exclusionary discourse? Judith Ackroyd PART 3: RISKY BUSINESS: GOOD INTENTIONS AND THE ROAD TO HELL 9. Ethical tensions in drama teachers’ behaviour Shifra Schonmann 10. Community theatre in a South Samic community: The challenges of working with theatre in small communities Tordis Landvik 11. Spectacular violence and the Kachahari theatre of Sindhuli, Nepal Alberto Guevara PART 4: THE DESIRE FOR CHANGE: VOICE, POWER AND PARTNERSHIP 12. Tabula rasa: Starting afresh with classroom drama Kathleen Gallagher 13. Making a break for it: Discourse and theatre in prisons James Thompson 14. Evaluating the efficacy of community theatre intervention in/as performance: A South African case study Kennedy Chinyowa 15. ‘We like good disco!’: The ‘public sphere of children’ and its implications for practice Nora Roozemond and Karola Wenzel PART 5: THEATRE OF INNOVATIONS 16. Theatrical reflections of health: Physically impacting health-based research Julia Gray 17. Playing the game, role distance and digital performance John Carroll and David Cameron PART 6: A NOD TO THE ANCESTORS 18. Educational and critical dimensions in Turkish shadow theatre: The Karagöz Theatre of Anatolia Mehmet Takkaç and A. Kerin Dinç 19. Christmas traditions and performance rituals: A look at Christmas celebrations in a Nordic context Stig A. Eriksson
£28.45
Zaffre Here for the Drama: The best sizzling and
Book SynopsisRomance doesn't follow a script with this spicy forbidden love story, perfect for fans of Ali Hazelwood and Emily Henry. 'Not to be too dramatic - I LOVED it' - Pernille Hughes, bestselling author of Probably the Best Kiss in the World'This tale of love, friendship, and the pursuit of dreams mixes sizzling chemistry with heaps of A+ banter' - Anna E. Collins, author of Love at First Spite You can't spell Dream Man without DRAMA. As a PA to famous New York playwright Juliette, Winnie has spent the last seven years behind the scenes fetching coffee, soothing egos and buying birthday presents. Putting her own career plans on hold to (once again) cater to Juliette's every whim, Winnie reluctantly agrees to accompany her boss on a trip across the pond to work on London's West End. There, she meets Juliette's dashing nephew Liam (hello, hot accent!). With a standing-ovation-worthy smile, Winnie can't help crushing on him. Hard. When Juliette notices her assistant is distracted, she forbids Winnie from seeing Liam, making sneaking around backstage even more thrilling . . . Dream job. Dream man. We're totally Here for the Drama. Trade ReviewBromley's snappy dialogue and sassy banter never let up in this funny, charming, sexy and all-round fabulous romcom. I can't think of a couple I have recently enjoyed as much as Winnie and Liam. Their interactions and dialogue are exquisite. Not to be too dramatic - I LOVED it. -- Pernille HughesHere for the Drama drew me in instantly with its snarky wit and refreshingly sweet and nerdy hero. This tale of love, friendship, and the pursuit of dreams mixes sizzling chemistry with heaps of A+ banter into a read that is sure to charm readers! -- Anna E. CollinsBromley has written a wonderfully engaging novel with snappy narration from Winnie, and she deftly balances moments of humor with depth by providing her characters with deep backstories and complicated emotions... An entertaining, romantic story of a woman's personal and professional coming-of-age. * Kirkus *
£8.54
Nick Hern Books Leave Taking: The GCSE Study Guide
Book SynopsisAn essential resource for anyone studying Leave Taking by Winsome Pinnock for GCSE English Literature – featuring a complete guide to the text, plus sample questions and answers to help you prepare for assessment. Get to grips with Leave Taking with expert, easy-to-follow breakdowns and analyses of key aspects of the play – including the characters, plot, structure, themes, setting and language – along with a clear explanation of the historical context. This guide also contains prompts for further reflection and research, to help you get the most out of your study and revision, whether at home or in the classroom. Featuring insights from playwright Winsome Pinnock, colour photographs of the play in performance, and extensive quotes and extracts from the text, this GCSE Study Guide will strengthen your understanding, build your confidence and boost your chances of success. It is also an invaluable resource for teachers approaching the play.
£9.89
Intellect Books The Philosophical Actor: A Practical Meditation
Book SynopsisThere have been many books published on acting, actor training, and practical theories for preparing for a role, but none of these books have ever looked philosophically at the language and the concepts that we use when we talk about acting. The Philosophical Actor is the first attempt to grapple with the fundamental questions of truth, art, and human nature unexamined in past treatments, from the first great essay by Diderot to the exhaustive system described by Stanislavski. With wide appeal to actors, directors, acting students, acting teachers and trainers, Donna Soto-Morettini draws from twenty-five years of experience as an acting teacher and director to introduce innovative ways of thinking about acting.Trade Review'Rare indeed is a study of acting with the clarity, concision, and conceptualization of this title. Written specifically for experienced actors or would-be actors, this straightforward book clarifies concepts that concern actors and acting teachers– for example, truth, emotion, and dualism. Philosophy (especially the work of Mark Johnson and George Lakoff), psychology (both behavioural and introspective), cognitive science, and Eastern performance practice are all related to acting theory, especially to the work of Constantin Stanislavski, Uta Hagen, and Sanford Meisner. Soto-Morettini, a renowned drama director and performance coach, looks at all these concepts and theorists, and many others as well. Applying theories and concepts of philosophy and psychology to the theories and concepts of the art of acting cannot, of course, result in anything more than better-informed theories and concepts that one can apply to the practice of acting. And that--nothing more, nothing less – is Soto-Morettini's task. She succeeds brilliantly. Summing Up: Essential. Upper-division undergraduates through faculty and professionals.' -- J. J. Kelly, Elmira CollegeTable of ContentsIntroduction Part One: Am I ACTING? Part Two: What Was I Thinking? Part Three: How Am I Feeling? Part Four: What were YOU thinking? Part Five: Where Am I?
£26.55
Nick Hern Books Making Theatre: The Frazzled Drama Teacher's
Book SynopsisAn inspiring, practical handbook for anyone working with young people to make devised theatre. Devising theatre is a fundamental element of the Drama curriculum, but managing the process is often demanding, difficult and challenging. It can lead even highly competent Drama teachers to feel disempowered. However, help is at hand, whether you're a novice coping with your first exam season, a non-specialist or a veteran in need of some fresh ideas. Making Theatre provides a framework that will take the stress out of the process, and help your students realise their full potential. Joss Bennathan answers the common questions raised by Drama teachers, such as: What is the best way of grouping my students? How do I manage and monitor several groups rehearsing simultaneously? How do I include the erratic attender without jeopardising the work of the others? What degree of directing and guidance is appropriate? He shows how to build the foundations that underpin devised theatre, and provides ten invaluable structures to meet the needs of different students, regardless of their level of skills. These structures will help you to ensure that your students avoid shallow, clichéd work and demonstrate their understanding of the relationship between style, content and form. There is a diverse range of stimulus material including song lyrics, prose extracts, verbatim testimony and artwork, all reproduced in this book - and also available to download and print. The book includes a range of stand-alone exercises covering key areas, including: Voice and movement Characterisation Communication Scene transitions Narrative economy and clarity Performance conventions Trade Review'Invaluable... clear and practical... a must for your bookshelf' * National Drama - Drama magazine *'A thorough working knowledge of theatre-making with young people, along with a clear understanding of the limitations of working towards an examination, the potential difficulties of managing the work with young people and the pitfalls that may be encountered by any teacher devising for an audience. [Bennathan's] exercises and frameworks should go a long way towards guiding the less experienced teacher through these potential traps and will undoubtedly provide fresh inspiration for those with more experience' * Drama Resource *'A godsend... sound, informed advice, pitched at the right level without being condescending or patronising... I'm so glad this book is now on my shelf. I bet you'll love it too' * Teaching Drama Magazine *
£14.44
Bright Red Publishing National 5 Drama Study Guide: N5
Book SynopsisGet exam ready with the only study guide available for National 5 Drama! Written specifically for the Scottish curriculum, this guide will give you all the tools you need to succeed in National 5 Drama. In this Study Guide, you will find: coverage of the key content you need to know for each unit of the course; advice on the process of developing and presenting a dramatic production; Don’t Forget pointers that offer advice on key facts and how to avoid common mistakes; Things to Do and Think About sections which provide you with plenty of opportunities to put your knowledge into practice. This guide is also supported by a host of free additional material available on the BrightRED Digital Zone!Trade ReviewTwenty- one 5* reviews on Amazon.co.uk: "A brilliant resource. Comprehensive guide. Easy to read and understand"; "Five Stars. Has everything my son needs to revise for his Nat 5 exam"; "Excellent. As advertised"; "Great examples and clear and inspiring teaching ideas. This book is a must for anyone teaching or studying drama. Well written, great examples and clear and inspiring teaching ideas.It covers everything from generating ideas, characterisation to costume, lighting and health and safety. I will be using this as my key reference tool through teaching national 5 and i suspect you will too when you buy it. I highly recommend it"Table of ContentsDrama Skills, Production Skills, Assessment
£14.99
Rhinegold Publishing Ltd Mark Wheeller Drama Schemes - Key Stage 3-4
£20.89
Illuminate Publishing WJEC/Eduqas GCSE Drama
Book SynopsisWritten by an experienced senior examiner and teacher, and endorsed by WJEC/Eduqas, this vibrant student book provides invaluable support in an accessible and engaging style for all three components of the new specification, including: All aspects of devising and performing and on rehearsal techniques. / Creating a portfolio of supporting evidence and on choosing suitable extracts from a text. / Evaluating and helping improve students' own devised performance. / Understanding key theatre practitioners and genres, with suggested practical activities / Focused introductions to the set plays. / Support and advice for technical students who choose set, lighting or sound design.
£31.46
Triarchy Press TNT The New Theatre: lessons, techniques and
Book SynopsisFrom a first-hand account of working with Jerzy Grotowski to an analysis of the art of writing for the stage; from the hazards of touring in the Emirates to the dramas of touring behind the Iron Curtain in the 1980s; from an analysis of the role of the set and stage music to the story of taking Shakespeare to China... this is an extraordinary, wide-ranging, funny, clever account of 40 years in the life of TNT The New Theatre: the most successful touring theatre company of all time. This long-awaited new book is an extraordinary, wide-ranging, funny, clever account of 40 years in the life of the most successful touring theatre company of all time. The authors dance between magical storytelling... offering a masterclass on the skills and practice of acting, directing and writing for theatre... considering the role of theatre in different countries and continents... and offering a eye-opening history of TNT.Trade Review"This extraordinary memoir of a theatre company is actually many stories. It is the story of the impact of a university lecturer, Edward Braun, on two young men in the 1970s. It is the story of their location in theatrical lineages and genealogies that include Vsevolod Meyerhold and Music Hall, Jerzy Grotowski and Jonathan Pryce. It is the story of one of the few small-scale British touring companies of the 1980s to survive into the 21st century through a combination of happenstance and pragmatic utopianism. It is the story of adaptation and assemblage resulting from open-ended journeys, encounters and the crossing of borders between what was once known as East and West. But perhaps more than anything, it is a love story – and the object of love is theatre itself." Roberta Mock, Professor of Performance Studies, University of Plymouth "I've known TNT since 2003, and I took them to China for the first time in 2005 for performance. The first play was 'Macbeth' and it was very successful. Since then, Paul has been invited to Shanghai Dramatic Arts Center and other theatres in China to direct plays. We had a very happy cooperation with him. TNT is also very famous in China now, they have a large audience in China and are loved by them." Nick Rongjun YU, Artistic Director, Shanghai Dramatic Arts Center "A glorious mix of fine, precise detail and broad sweep commentary and reflection on the last four decades. A model of writing which allows for feeling and passion to co-exist alongside and become intertwined with ‘cold’ consideration and incisive scrutiny of how to position TNT within the cosmology of theatre and performance both within Europe and beyond. ... If categories matter this book is impossible to position: part travel writing, part (auto)biography, part political and cultural history, part philosophy, part theatre and performance studies, part poetry and always story-telling." Simon Murray, Senior Lecturer in Theatre Studies at Glasgow UniversityTable of ContentsPreface Introduction The Visual Chapter One: ‘Harlequin’, ‘1945!’, ‘The Mystery’ Travel Chapter Two: Germany, the Saving Grace Stage Imagery Chapter Three: ‘Cabaret Faust’, ‘Wizard of Jazz’, ‘Moby Dick’ Some Thoughts on Music Theatre Chapter Four: Poland Letter to Katie The Body Chapter Five: ‘Video & Juliet’, ‘Don Quijote’ and ‘Le Petit Prince’ Theatre Fetishes: technical rehearsals and press nights Chapter Six: Japan Chapter Seven: Company Politics What is Acting? Writing for TNT The Writing Process Chapter Eight: ‘The Murder of Sherlock Holmes’, ‘Frankenstein’, and ‘Dracula and the Eco-Warrior’ Chapter Nine: La Belle France Young Audiences Popular Theatre Chapter Ten: ‘Oliver Twist’, ‘Lord of the Flies’ and ‘Gulliver’s Travels’ Actor Training The Elephant in the Room Chapter Eleven: ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’, ‘The Crucible’, ‘Death of a Salesman’ and ‘Pygmalion’ Chapter Twelve: China Failure Directing Theatre Chapter Thirteen: Latin America Actors and Spies Chapter Fourteen: TNT and Islam Comedy The Gulf Chapter Fifteen: ‘Brave New World’ and ‘A Christmas Carol’ Brave New Theatre Chapter Sixteen: Israel Race Chapter Seventeen: Martin Luther King, General Fatima Kassab, and Winnie and Nelson Mandela Prisons, Palaces and Fragments What was it all about? What is it now? Some Conclusions? Epilogue
£28.77
Illuminate Publishing WJEC/Eduqas GCSE Drama
Book SynopsisWritten by an experienced senior examiner and teacher, and endorsed by WJEC, this vibrant student book provides invaluable support in an accessible and engaging style for all three components of the specification, including: All aspects of devising and performing and on rehearsal techniques. / Creating a portfolio of supporting evidence and on choosing suitable extracts from a text. / Evaluating and helping improve students' own devised performance. / Understanding key theatre practitioners and genres, with suggested practical activities / Focused introductions to the set plays. / Support and advice for technical students who choose set, lighting or sound design.
£29.11
Illuminate Publishing The Crucible Play Guide for AQA GCSE Drama
Book SynopsisThe Play Guide provides structured support for the three Sections that are all part of Component 1: Understanding Drama in the AQA GCSE Drama specification: / Section A Theatre Roles and Responsibilities. / Section B Study of a Set Play / Section C Understanding Drama - Live Theatre Production. / Fully supports the written examination and helps students develop their key knowledge and understanding of the set plays. / Knowledge and understanding are developed alongside the key drama skills through a range of practical ideas and activities, tasks and exercises. / Includes a dedicated section on how to improve exam and writing skills with a number of practice exam-style questions.Table of ContentsTheatre roles and terminology / Study of a set play: The Crucible / Live theatre production / Examination practice / Answers to `Test Yourself' questions / Glossary of key terms
£19.49
Illuminate Publishing The 39 Steps Play Guide for AQA GCSE Drama
Book SynopsisThe Play Guide provides structured support for the three Sections that are all part of Component 1: Understanding Drama in the AQA GCSE Drama specification: / Section A Theatre Roles and Responsibilities. / Section B Study of a Set Play / Section C Understanding Drama - Live Theatre Production. / Fully supports the written examination and helps students develop their key knowledge and understanding of the set plays. / Knowledge and understanding are developed alongside the key drama skills through a range of practical ideas and activities, tasks and exercises. / Includes a dedicated section on how to improve exam and writing skills with a number of practice exam-style questions.Table of ContentsTheatre roles and terminology Study of a set play: The 39 Steps Live theatre production Examination practice Answers to `Test Yourself' questions Glossary of key terms
£20.26
Illuminate Publishing OCR GCSE (9-1) Drama
Book SynopsisWritten by experienced teacher and author Annie Fox and endorsed by OCR, the Student Book offers high quality support you can trust. / Colourful, highly visual and accessible approach with practical activities throughout to engage students of all abilities. // Contains detailed analysis and description of all set plays. // Includes many contemporary examples of drama writing, staging, performance and interpretation allowing students to explore key skills in an appropriate context // Key drama terminology is identified and defined throughout. // Covers all of the OCR GCSE Drama components, including Devising Drama and Presenting and Performing Texts, as well as all elements of the written examination, Performance and Response.Table of ContentsIntroduction to OCR GCSE Drama; How you will be assessed; How to use this book; The role of theatre makers in contemporary practice; Actors; Design; Drama: Performance and Response; Section A Performance Texts: How to read a text; Performing a text; Blood Brothers; Death of a Salesman; Find Me; Gizmo; Kindertransport; Missing Dan Nolan; Misterman; Section B Evaluation of Live Performance: Devising Drama; Presenting and Performing Texts; Glossary
£27.00
Illuminate Publishing Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Drama: Designing Drama
Book SynopsisEndorsed by Edexcel, this Student Book supports you through the GCSE Drama design options of costume, lighting, set and sound design. / The clear and accessible layout will help you engage with and fully undersatnd key design ideas and information. / Written by an experienced author and drama teacher in collaboration with expert consultants working professionally in each of the design areas. / Separate chapters for each of the four design elements give a solid foundation on which to develop the required exam skills. / Numerous diagrams, sketches, plans and photographs help you visualise the practical elements of being a drama designer. / Provides a range of practice questions with exemplar answers and extensive advice on exam preparation.Table of ContentsCourse outline and how you will be assessed; How to use this book; Introduction to Design; Set Design; Lighting Design; Costume Design; Sound Design; Component 1 - Devising; Designing Set for the devised piece; Designing Lighting for the devised piece; Designing Costume for the devised piece; Designing Sound for the devised piece; Component 2 - Scripted Performance; Designing Set for the Scripted Performance; Designing Lighting for the Scripted Performance; Designing Costume for the Scripted Performance; Designing Sound for the Scripted Performance; Theatre Makers in Practice - The written exam; Set Design; Lighting Design; Costume Design; Sound Design
£33.64
Illuminate Publishing AQA GCSE Drama Designing Drama Lighting, Sound,
Book SynopsisThe student book provides comprehensive support for the design route through the AQA GCSE Drama specification, covering all lighting, sound, set, costume and puppet design options. // The clear and accessible layout will help you engage with and fully understand key design ideas and information. // Written by an experienced author and drama teacher, in collaboration with expert consultants working professionally in each of the design areas. // Includes a variety of features including Assessment Checks, Tasks and Design Tips, with key terminology identified and defined throughout // Numerous diagrams, sketches, plans and photographs help students visualise the practical elements of being a drama designer. // Provides a range of practice questions with exemplar answers and extensive advice on exam preparation.Table of ContentsCourse outline and how you will be assessed; How to use this book; Introduction to Design; Lighting Design; Sound Design; Set Design; Costume Design; Puppet Design; Component 1 - Understanding Drama - The written exam; Component 2 - Devising Drama; Designing Sound for the devised piece; Designing Lighting for the devised piece; Designing Set for the devised piece; Designing Costume for the devised piece; Designing Puppets for the devised piece; Component 3 - Texts is Practice; Designing Sound for Texts in Practice; Designing Lighting for Texts in Practice; Designing Set for Texts in Practice; Designing Costume for Texts in Practice; Designing Puppets for Texts in Practice
£36.17
Illuminate Publishing WJEC/Eduqas GCSE Drama Study & Revision Guide
Book SynopsisWritten by an experienced drama teacher, this practical Study & Revision Guide provides essential guidance for the non-examined assessment components of the course as well as for the written exam. // Separate sections are included for Devising Theatre, Performing from a Text and Interpreting Theatre components, helping you successfully complete your coursework and develop your exam skills. // Covers key theatre practitioners with clear information on Brecht, Stanislavski, Mitchell, Berkoff and Rice. //All WJEC and Eduqas set texts are covered with summary notes and activities. // Performance and design options are covered. // 'For your Portfolio' helps you build the evidence you need for the Devising Theatre portfolio - rehearsal notes, mind maps and annotated scripts. // 'Assessment Objectives' show you which elements of the assessment criteria you are working towards. // 'Tips' for each topic provide hints and advice to produce successful work. // Numerous stage sketches and production photographs help visualise the practical elements of theatre.Table of ContentsIntro; Drama Watchwords; Page Fright and Stage Fright; Component 1 Devising Theatre; What is devising?; Skills for devising; Tools for devising; Games for devising; Developing your character; Choosing a practitioner (Stanislavski, Brecht, Berkoff, Rice); Choosing a genre (TIE, Physical Theatre, Musical Theatre); Calling designers! (Stage configurations, set & props, lighting, sound, costume & make-up); Structuring your scene; Your drama portfolio; Your drama evaluation; Unit 2 Performing Theatre; Performing from a text; Skills needed; Tools needed; Before your theatre visit; Selecting your text; Selecting your scenes; Developing your scenes for performance; Writing your performance evaluation; Unit 3 Interpreting Theatre; Interpreting; What is interpreting theatre?; Skills needed; Tools needed; Before your theatre visit; Calling designers!; Calling directors!; Calling actors!; Playtexts (The Tempest, The Caucasian Chalk Circle, War Horse, Hard to Swallow, DNA); Reviewing live theatre; Exam Practice; Glossary
£19.10
Illuminate Publishing AQA GCSE Drama: Revised Edition
Book SynopsisThe Revised Edition of this popular Student Book covers AQA's updated GCSE Drama specification for first teaching from September 2020. // Covers the new selection of set plays for 2020 in AQA's updated specification: The Crucible, Blood Brothers, Noughts & Crosses, Things I Know to be True, Around the World in 80 Days, Romeo and Juliet, A Taste of Honey. // Approved by AQA. // Fully supports the specification assessment objectives and covers the three components: Understanding drama, Devising drama, Texts in practice. // Includes plenty of practical suggestions for drama activities, and tasks enable students to develop their performance and design skills. // Contains many contemporary examples of drama writing, staging, performance and interpretation allow students to explore key ideas and skills in a relevant context. // Analysis and evaluation skills are highlighted and practised in all topics. // Interviews and case studies of key roles such as set designer and performer help improve student understanding. // Key drama terminology is identified and defined throughout. //Table of ContentsAn Introduction to Drama; Component 1: Understanding Drama; Theatre roles and terminology Study of a Set play; Live Theatre Production; Component 2: Devising Drama; Component 3: Texts in Practice; Costume Design; Puppet Design; Glossary of all key drama terms and definitions
£36.48
Illuminate Publishing Noughts & Crosses Play Guide For AQA GCSE Drama
Book SynopsisThis Play Guide is specifically written for students studying Malorie Blackman's Noughts & Crosses, as adapted by Dominic Cooke, as a set play text for the AQA GCSE Drama specification. // It fully supports the written examination and helps you develop your key knowledge and understanding of the set play. // It provides structured support for the three Sections that are all part of Component 1 Understanding Drama in the specification: Section A Theatre Roles and Responsibilities, Section B Study of a Set Play, Section C Understanding Drama - Live Theatre Production. // Knowledge and understanding are developed alongside the key drama skills through a range of practical ideas and activities, tasks and exercises. // It includes a dedicated section on how to improve exam and writing skills with a number of practice exam-style questions. //Table of ContentsTheatre roles and terminology; Study of a set play: Noughts & Crosses; Live theatre production; Examination practice; Answers to 'Test Yourself' questions; Glossary of key terms
£20.86
Illuminate Publishing WJEC/Eduqas GCSE Drama Designing Drama Lighting,
Book SynopsisThe Student Book provides comprehensive support for the design route through the WJEC/Eduqas GCSE Drama specification, covering all lighting, sound, set and costume options // The clear and accessible layout will help you engage with and fully understand key design ideas and information. // Written by an experienced author and drama teacher in collaboration with expert consultants working professionally in each of the design areas. // Includes a variety of features including Assessment Checks, Tasks and Design Tips, with key terminology identified and defined throughout. // Numerous diagrams, sketches, plans and photographs help you visualise the practical elements of being a drama designer. // Provides a range of practice questions with exemplar answers and extensive advice on exam preparation.Table of ContentsHow you will be assessed; How to use this book; Introduction to Design; Practical costume design; Practical lighting design; Practical set design; Practical sound design; Component 1: Devising Theatre; Designing Costume for the devised piece; Designing Lighting for the devised piece; Designing Set for the devised piece; Designing Sound for the devised piece; Component 2: Performing Theatre /Performing from a text; Designing Costume for Performing Theatre / Performing from a text; Designing Lighting for Performing Theatre / Performing from a text; Designing Set for Performing Theatre / Performing from a text; Designing Sound for Performing Theatre / Performing from a text; Component 3: Interpreting Theatre; Introduction to the written exam; How you will be assessed; Using this book to help you prepare for the written exam; Using practical experience to help you prepare for the written exam
£32.55
Illuminate Publishing GCSE Drama: Performing Monologues
Book SynopsisA practical, hands-on resource to help students tackle the Performing Monologues aspect of their Drama GCSE. // Provides guidance on how to choose a monologue, including the choice of character, style, content and genre // Includes a large selection of exemplar monologues and offers a synopsis of the play, rehearsal techniques and areas for further research on each one // Contains notes on additional scenes from the plays which could also be considered, studied and performed. // Advice on how to rehearse, and how to tackle common problems such as timing, nerves, voice and eye-lines // Downloadable pro-forma sheets are also available including a rehearsal schedule, research, feedback, post-rehearsal notes and performance checklist // Suitable for AQA, Edexcel, OCR and WJEC/Eduqas GCSE Drama specifications
£17.14
Illuminate Publishing GCSE Drama: Live Theatre Evaluation
Book SynopsisA practical, hands-on resource to help students tackle the Live Theatre Evaluation aspect of their Drama GCSE. // Covers the different elements of theatre performance and the Evaluation requirements from each awarding body // Includes advice on how to prepare before viewing a performance // Provides guidance on analysing and evaluating acting, sets, costume, lighting and sound // Support for developing writing skills such as expressing and ordering ideas, plan making and common problems // Contains sample practice questions // Suitable for AQA, Edexcel, OCR and WJEC/Eduqas GCSE Drama specifications
£18.39
Salamander Street Limited Losing It: A Play about Coming Together and
Book SynopsisRecommended Year Group: 9+ Show Length: 90 mins All the boys at school seem to be only interested in one thing, so when naive Charlotte meets an older guy online who promises her a fairytale romance, she is sure it’s true love. It’s up to her friend Ash to try and stop her from making a terrible mistake but Ash has worries of their own. When a drunken year 11 house party gets out of control, Tim makes a decision which will affect both him and Seren for the rest of their lives. Meanwhile Mike’s become hooked on internet pornography, David’s still a virgin and Rob’s fallen in love. ‘Losing It’ is a musical play which tells the story of a group of 18 year olds as they look back on their 7 years at secondary school. “Because there’s a bit more to it than sperm meets egg. Teachers’ Pack In addition to the play we provide a complimentary Teachers' Pack, a guide for educators on how best to discuss the difficult topics examined by the play in a classroom environment, in addition to containing a range of comprehensive teaching resources and student worksheets. We update the Teachers' Pack each year in accordance with the play.
£11.39
Salamander Street Limited Hidden: A Play about Self Worth, Mental Health
Book SynopsisRecommended Year Group: 8+ Show Length: 80 mins Sophia feels stifled by boarding school life, has a poor body image and struggles to control her mood. Matt is consumed with anxiety about his impending exams. Tash is haunted by memories of a traumatic childhood. In the long summer after GCSEs these three very different teenagers strike up an unlikely friendship at a music festival. They’ve been to different schools, had different friendship groups and have led very different lives. As they share their stories it becomes clear that they have one thing in common – they have used self-harm as way to cope with their feelings. Hidden tells the story of the recovery of these three very different teenagers as they struggle with their mental health and self-harming behaviour. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) there has been a threefold increase in the number of young people who self-harm in the UK. With up to one in five 15-year-olds saying they self-harm and the NHS reporting a rise of 30% in the number of children (between 10 and 14) being treated by the NHS as a result of self-harm, this timely play offers an insight into this unhealthy behaviour as well as hope that recovery is not only possible but desirable. Designed to debunk some of the unhelpful myths surrounding self-harm and enable teenagers to get the help that they need for themselves and their peers to find healthier ways to manage their emotions, this play was developed by youth arts charity Peer Productions in consultation with clinical experts as a direct response to requests from young people and the teachers and youth workers who support them. Teachers’ Pack Peer Productions has worked with Dr Pooky Knightsmith, Mental Health and Wellbeing lead for the PSHE association to develop a Teachers' Pack designed to work alongside the play. This contains materials and resources for supporting lessons as well as suggestions and recommendations for working with this challenging topic.
£11.39
Salamander Street Limited Act Normal: Mark Wheeller Contemporary Monologues
Book SynopsisAct Normal includes 31 contemporary monologues from Too Much Punch For Judy, Hard To Swallow, Missing Dan Nolan, I Love You, Mum - I Promise I Won’t Die, Game Over … and many more of Mark’s plays and musicals. Written with young performers in mind and available for classroom or audition use, they offer a range of characters and topics – both comic and serious - along with acting notes for each monologue. Many of the monologues are verbatim, providing a unique opportunity for actors and directors to explore this exciting form. Act Normal is the first exclusive collection of Mark’s monologue work. ‘Surprise your teacher, your friends, your family, your audience and last but not least, yourselves!’ – Mark Wheeller Monologue topics: True stories and verbatim pieces British World War II evacuee experience Testimony of world champion blind athlete Graham Salmon Account of sisters involved in a drink-driving accident Story of a woman’s battle with anorexia A young woman’s struggles breaking into the football world Two pieces on the life-changing consequences of a car accident Recounting of a prison assault Dan Nolan’s 2002 disappearance Grooming and human trafficking Students excluded from the mainstream education system Accidental drug overdose Young people and self-harm Online predators Fiction Absurdist, allegorical tale about a fantasy King Unplanned teenage pregnancy Fandom and mourning an idol (reference to David Bowie) Theatre in Education piece on road safety Featured plays, with character options and ages (NB: all are suitable for performers of any age and gender) Blackout - Operation Pied Piper - Jean, aged 9 Graham – World’s Fastest Blind Runner – Junie, pre-teen/ Graham, adult Too Much Punch For Judy – Judy, young adult/ Duncan, adult Hard to Swallow – Anna, young adult/ John, adult Sweet (W)FA / Lethal In The Box – Miss Vallas, adult/ Spanner, adult Chicken! – Nut-Job, teenager/ Chris, teenager Legal Weapon 2 – Andy, young adult Wacky Soap – Storyteller, adult Missing Dan Nolan – Pauline, adult / Sarah, young teenager/ Andy, adult One Million to Stop The Traffik – Mary, adult Kids Who Look Out of the Window – Tonisha, teenager Chequered Flags to Chequered Futures – Jane, adult/ Driver, adult I Love You, Mum – I Promise I Won’t Die – Jack, teenager Scratching the Surface – Louise, adult This Is For You – Susan, adult Can You Hear Me Major Tom? – Mark, adult/ Jasmine, adult Game Over – Lorin, adult
£10.99
Salamander Street Limited Can’t Believe I’m Saying This to My Mum: Mark
Book SynopsisA varied collection of 30 contemporary duologues from Mark Wheeller's plays. Compiled at a time when social distancing is a consideration, these duologues all lend themselves to Zoom/Social Distance friendly performances. It includes duologues from: Too Much Punch For Judy Hard To Swallow Missing Dan Nolan I Love You, Mum - I Promise I Won't Die Game Over ... and many more of Mark's plays... and musicals. It also includes a previously unpublished self-contained short Sibling Saviours. All these duologues are suitable for young people to use for classroom or audition use. Despite many being ostensibly for adult performers they are all tried and tested for young people to use with amazing results. There has never before been a collection of exclusively Mark Wheeller duologues.
£11.39
Salamander Street Limited The Ultimate Drama Pot Collection: 100 Monologues
Book SynopsisA book packed with one hundred monologues, aimed at young performers from pre teens to young adults. The book has been written by a drama teacher with over twenty years' experience which includes heading up a performing arts faculty in a secondary school, GCSE and A-Level examining and most currently residing as the principal of a successful theatre school. She also has her work published in the 2019 LAMDA Acting Anthology and has several published plays. The original monologues and scenes can be used for class work, festivals and exams. The monologues have guidance on age suitability, and there is a good mix of male and female characters, with some written as non-gender specific in order to give the performer a wider selection of pieces to choose from. This collection of creative material would be a great asset to any drama teacher’s resources and be of benefit to primary and secondary schools as well as youth groups, and those preparing for auditions. “A great series of monologues, funny, sad and heart warming. Like a little sidekick in paperback form! Extremely reliable resources for all genres of monologue. The author has, thankfully, broadened the horizons for anyone looking for suitable and appropriate audition material. Students will be thrilled to perform these fun, new, fresh, quirky and up to date pieces.” Dave King (Drama Teacher and LAMDA Tutor)Table of ContentsMonologue Activities 1 Rehearsal Tasks 3 Suitability: Pre-teen Feisty Fairy 6 Jack 7 My Friend Henry 8 Peter Pan in Wonderland 10 Extraordinary 11 My World 13 I Won’t Choose 15 Alfie 16 It’s Here Somewhere 18 I’m Not Ready 20 My Grandma Never Sits Down 22 A Mermaid’s View 24 Magical Pet 25 Cowboy Trumps Indian 27 Wilderness Badge 29 Pirate Not Princess 30 Fame club 31 Santa Can Only Be Red 33 Check Mate! 35 Queen of Hearts and the Best Tarts 37 No One Understands Me 39 I Love the Ice 40 Poof! 42 Circus Dog 44 Show and Tell 46 I’m Not Contrary 48 Suitability: Pre-teen/Young Teen I’m not Contrary 48 Gran Says 50 Evacuee 52 Fleeced 54 Winner 56 Loves me, loves me not 57 The Light 59 I Dated an Elf 61 The Breakup 63 There’s Nothing Merry About Me 65 Geronimo! 67 If Walls Had Ears 69 Caravanning 71 Angry Waves 73 Life in Black and White 75 Unsinkable 77 Happy Place 79 Dystopia — The Taste That Once Was 81 Turbulent Times 83 Mission Complete 85 Excitement is Exhausting! 88 One Last Spell 90 A Striking friendship 92 Hard Times 94 Bitter Sweet Nightmares 96 I’m Not Scared 98 The Audition 100 Suitability: Teen The Audition 100 Cyber Torture 102 Dear Jenny 104 More Dragons 106 Dear Diary 109 Karma 111 Inner Beauty 113 Chapped 115 I’m Not a Vandal 117 Underworld 120 Mirror, Mirror 122 Less is More 124 The Ugly Vase 126 Curtain Going Up! 128 Enjoy the Moment 131 Going Solo 133 An Unwanted View 135 I Miss You 137 Trouble 139 The Lodger 141 Stinky Shoe 143 Sparkle 145 Little Red Lie 147 The Big Apple 149 Hair We Go! 151 Suitability: Teen/Young adult Hair We Go 151 Solitary 153 Eat Me! 155 When the World Turned Grey 157 Haunting 159 No Stars on this Jacket 161 What Am I Doing Here? 163 The Beauty Treatment 165 The Loft 167 New Home 169 Oxbridge Material 171 And the winner is… 173 The Urge 175 Evil Personified 177 Rest in Purgatory 179 Sometimes 181 Suitability: Young Adult Sometimes 181 Stood Here Looking at You 183 The Robbery 185 Desperate 187 Fashion Buzz 189 Me Too! 191 I Do 193 What I Never Had 195
£14.24
Illuminate Publishing WJEC/Eduqas GCSE Drama Study & Revision Guide
Book SynopsisWelsh Language Edition. Written by an experienced drama teacher, this practical Study & Revision Guide provides essential guidance for the non-examined assessment components of the course as well as for the written exam. // Separate sections are included for Devising Theatre, Performing from a Text and Interpreting Theatre components, helping students successfully complete their coursework and develop their exam skills. // Covers key theatre practitioners with clear information on Brecht, Stanislavski, Mitchell, Berkoff and Rice. // All WJEC and Eduqas set texts are covered with summary notes and activities. Performance and Design options are covered. // 'For your Portfolio' helps students build the evidence needed for the Devising Theatre portfolio - rehearsal notes, mind maps and annotated scripts. // 'Assessment Objectives' show students which elements of the assessment criteria they are working towards. // 'Tips' for each topic provide hints and advice to produce successful work. // Numerous stage sketches and production photographs help visualise the practical elements of theatre.
£17.56
Illuminate Publishing AQA A Level Drama Play Guide: Antigone
Book SynopsisThis Play Guide is specifically written for A Level students who are studying Antigone as part of the AQA A Level Drama & Theatre specification. It provides structured support for Component 1: Section A - Drama and theatre. / This book is divided into three sections: How to explore a text for A level Drama and Theatre, with vocabulary-building sections on acting, directing and design; An extended exploration of the play to enrich students' understanding and response to the text; Targeted examination preparation to improve writing and test-taking skills. / Fully supports the written examination and helps students develop their key knowledge and understanding of key A Level drama & theatre skills. / Knowledge and understanding of the play are developed with a synopsis, character and scene studies, contextual and practical exploration. / Includes a wide range of practical drama tasks, activities, and research and revision exercises. / Advice on how to interpret and prepare for exam questions with examples of effective responses.
£16.99
Illuminate Publishing AQA A Level Drama Play Guide: The Glass Menagerie
Book SynopsisThis Play Guide is specifically written for A Level students who are studying The Glass Menagerie as part of the AQA A Level Drama & Theatre specification. It provides structured support for Component 1: Section A - Drama and theatre. / This book is divided into three sections: How to explore a text for A level Drama and Theatre, with vocabulary-building sections on acting, directing and design; An extended exploration of the play to enrich students' understanding and response to the text; Targeted examination preparation to improve writing and test-taking skills. / Fully supports the written examination and helps students develop their key knowledge and understanding of key A Level drama & theatre skills. / Knowledge and understanding of the play are developed with a synopsis, character and scene studies, contextual and practical exploration. / Includes a wide range of practical drama tasks, activities, and research and revision exercises. / Advice on how to interpret and prepare for exam questions with examples of effective responses.
£20.03
Illuminate Publishing AQA A Level Drama Play Guide: Hedda Gabler
Book SynopsisThis Play Guide is specifically written for A Level students who are studying Hedda Gabler as part of the AQA A Level Drama & Theatre specification. It provides structured support for Component 1: Section A - Drama and theatre. / This book is divided into three sections: How to explore a text for A level Drama and Theatre, with vocabulary-building sections on acting, directing and design; An extended exploration of the play to enrich students' understanding and response to the text; Targeted examination preparation to improve writing and test-taking skills. / Fully supports the written examination and helps students develop their key knowledge and understanding of key A Level drama & theatre skills. / Knowledge and understanding of the play are developed with a synopsis, character and scene studies, contextual and practical exploration. / Includes a wide range of practical drama tasks, activities, and research and revision exercises. / Advice on how to interpret and prepare for exam questions with examples of effective responses.
£16.99
Illuminate Publishing AQA A Level Drama Play Guide: Our Country's Good
Book SynopsisThis Play Guide is specifically written for A Level students who are studying Our Country's Good as part of the AQA A Level Drama & Theatre specification. It provides structured support for Component 1: Section A - Drama and theatre. This book is divided into three sections: 1) How to explore a text for A level Drama and Theatre, with vocabulary-building sections on acting, directing and design; 2) An extended exploration of the play to enrich students' understanding and response to the text; 3) Targeted examination preparation to improve writing and test-taking skills. - Fully supports the written examination and helps students develop their key knowledge and understanding of key A Level drama & theatre skills. - Knowledge and understanding of the play are developed with a synopsis, character and scene studies, contextual and practical exploration. - Includes a wide range of practical drama tasks, activities, and research and revision exercises. - Advice on how to interpret and prepare for exam questions with examples of effective responses.
£16.99
Illuminate Publishing GCSE Drama: Scene Study and Duologues
Book SynopsisWritten by a highly experienced and respected Drama teacher and Author, Annie Fox, this comprehensive resource offers detailed guidance on how to approach performing duologues for the GCSE Drama course. It aims to help students have the most positive possible experience of performing duologues, from choosing ones that suits their skills, supporting their rehearsals and trouble-shooting common problems.- Provides guidance on how to select a duologue, including the choice of character, content and genre.- Includes a large selection of exemplar duologues for performance practice, each with a summary of the setting and characters, as well as notes to aid in understanding and breaking down the scene.- Offers advice and tips on how to rehearse and troubleshoot common issues such as forgetting lines and ensuring students demonstrate a range of skills.- Covers a wide range of genres and styles, including the horror thriller Let the Right One In, the friendship drama Out of Love and the hilarious fantasy comedy, Alice.- Supports all GCSE Drama specifications including AQA, OCR, Edexcel and WJEC/Eduqas, and offers high-quality support you can trust.
£17.14
Illuminate Publishing CBAC TGAU Drama, Dylunio Drama: Dylunio Goleuo,
Book SynopsisWelsh Language Edition. This Student Book will support you through the GCSE Drama design options of lighting, sound, set and costume design. / The clear and accessible layout will help you engage with and fully understand key design ideas and information. / Written by an experienced author and drama teacher in collaboration with expert consultants working professionally in each of the design areas. / Separate chapters for each of the four design elements give a solid foundation on which to develop the required exam skills. / Numerous diagrams, sketches, plans and photographs help students visualise the practical elements of being a drama designer. / Provides a range of practice questions with exemplar answers and extensive advice on exam preparation.
£30.11
Salamander Street Limited Ultimate Drama Activities for the Classroom
Book SynopsisPacked full of games, activities and exercises, this book is designed to be a drama teacher's best friend. Written by a drama teacher with over twenty years' experience which includes heading up a performing arts faculty in a secondary school, GCSE and A-Level examining and presiding as the principal of a successful theatre school, as well as being a published playwright and having her work featured in the 2019 LAMDA Acting Anthology. As well as featuring drama games to use in the classroom, this book contains thorough instructions, valuable advice and useful activities to use in the teaching of improvisation and devising for small and large groups and working with script.
£14.24
Currency Press Pty Ltd The School Drama Book: Drama, literature and
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Nicolo Whimsey Press Henry V: The 30-Minute Shakespeare
Book Synopsis“A truly fun, emotional, and sometimes magical first experience, usually guided by a sagacious, knowledgeable, and intuitive educator.” —Library JournalFrom a teacher's perspective, this book was a great way to introduce students to a Shakespeare play they otherwise might never have encountered in high school . . . much more fun working with the adaptation than it might have been if I had tackled the full script. I strongly recommend this book (and the rest of the series) to educators who want to introduce a variety of Shakespeare plays to their students in a limited amount of time. —James Brendlinger, Chairman, Department of Arts and Communications, Lake Lowell High School, Winter Park, FLThis edition of Henry V presents eight scenes, using all actors as Chorus. Included in this riveting cutting are Henry’s inspiring “band of brothers” oration to his men, a merry interlude with Bardolph and friends, and an irresistible scene in which Alice teaches English to Katherine and her ladies in waiting. There is also an essay by editor Nick Newlin on how to produce a Shakespeare Play with novice actors, and notes about the original production of this abridgement at the Folger Shakespeare Library’s annual Student Shakespeare Festival.Nicolo Whimsey Press aims to make Shakespeare’s plays accessible, performable, and fun for young people, regardless of their experience level. Through his twenty years of working as a director-in-residence in DC public high schools under the auspices of the Folger Shakespeare Library, Nick Newlin has created thirty-minute edits of Shakespeare’s plays, complete with stage directions and character suggestions that can be performed by groups of fifteen to thirty young people. Performance rights are included with the purchase of play scripts. Unlike most other scripts on the market today, The 30-Minute Shakespeare has no separate charge for public performances, making each volume an exceptional value.What makes these books extraordinary is author Nick Newlin’s breadth of expertise and experience as a performer, teaching artist and scholar. Newlin holds a BA from Harvard University and an MA in Theatre from the University of Maryland. He has performed a stage act for young people as Nicolo Whimsey since 1986 from the high Himalayas to the White House, and since 2006 he has conducted a teaching artist residency with DC Public High School Students with Folger Shakespeare Library.Table of Contents✴✴ table of contents Preface: No Experience Necessary..................................... vi Characters in the Play........................................................ vIii Henry V ........................................................................ 1 Performing Shakespeare................................................... 30 Performance Notes: Henry V.............................................. 49 Set and Prop List.............................................................. 64 Sample Program............................................................... 65 Additional Resources......................................................... 66
£9.68
North Star Editions Theater
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£26.34
North Star Editions Theater
Book SynopsisWhether you love plays or musicals, there is so much to know about the theater. This book will engage newly confident readers who are ready to learn independently with fun facts and provides learners a chance to test their knowledge. These books also feature full-color photos, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
£10.44
