This collection of 55 original concise monologs for teenage boys and girls to perform require no special settings and minimal props and costumes. The monologs in the collection are intended for use in speech competitions, variety shows, auditions, the classroom, and as discussion starters. The collection is divided into monologs for girls,…

Designed for workshop or classroom use, this collection of short plays for two actors is a source of material for auditions and readings and a valuable training tool for acting classes. The collection contains plays for men only, plays for women only, plays for men and women, plays with a wide variety of roles, plays of comedy and serious drama,…

This collection of 60 short dramatic pieces for teenagers to perform can be used in the classroom, in variety shows, in drama competitions, and as discussion starters. The pieces in the collection reflect the interests of teenagers and are designed to explore their actions, problems, attitudes, lifestyles, and humor. The collection is divided by…

Intended for teachers who have no particular experience or training in teaching theater, but who have a love of theater and enjoy a good play, this book discusses making theater with children. It explores improvisation, reading and acting with scripts, adapting plays for young actors, and writing plays. The examples presented in the text are…

Assuming no prior dramatic training or experience with adolescents, this book contains approximately 50 dramatic activities that have been devised, adapted, and used with success with adolescent performers, ages 12 to 15. Not a textbook for performers, the book serves as a resource for drama teachers and coaches, Scout leaders, church youth…

This book explores the acting theories and teaching methods of great teachers of acting--among them, the Europeans Stanislavski, Meyerhold, Brecht, and Grotowski; the Japanese Suzuki (who trained in Europe); and the contemporary Americans, Stella Adler, Lee Strasberg, and Sanford Meisner. Each chapter of the book includes a sample class, which…

This comprehensive guide for instructors and students is designed for both beginning and advanced courses in directing for the theater. The guide presents the basic concepts of directing progressively and is the only directing text that combines theory with "hands-on" participation units. The exercise-driven guide's approach is totally…