Examines the relevancy of theories of dramatic criticism to the preparation of drama students; based on a paper presented at national convention of American Educational Theatre Association (Detroit, August 1969). (SW)

Theatre, particularly the use of puppet shows and games, can play an important role in the development of the personality of the preschool child. (NH)

Reviews outstanding recent black plays and theater groups in New York, Los Angeles, New Orleans, and other urban centers. (KG)

Planetariums are being used for entertainment instead of the academic study of astronomy. Economic necessity is forcing them to use their unique projection systems for a wide variety of spectacles, including laser light shows and theatrical performances. (AM)

Reports the following research on plays presented in New York City from 1977-82: (1) the number having old age as a central focus; (2) length of runs; (3) aspects of old age treated; (4) positive or negative images on aging projected. (PD)

Provides sketches and directions for constructing a structure and draperies for a problem stage or a traveling theatre production. (PD)

Argues for the continuation of competitive drama programs on the grounds that competition increases quality, and success fosters enthusiasm and support from students and community alike. (JMF)

In this chronology of the work of Owen Dodson, former chairman of the Department of Drama at Howard University, a biographical portrait and a listing of his many literary works is provided. (RLV)

Discusses the function of the chorus in Greek tragedy and highlights interpretations of Aristotle's statements on the chorus. Concludes that the chorus' role was that of alienating the audience and was basically theatrical, not dramatic. (JMF)

Presents a listing of doctoral projects in progress, classified by subject according to geographical divisions. (JMF)

An international conference on "Dance and the Child," held in Edmonton, Canada, concerned itself with the belief that dance should become a part of the education of children as performers, creators, and spectators. (JMF)

Texts of nonscripted theatrical performances, unauthoritative and highly contingent translations from theater language into verbal language, present problems of interpretation and translation. (DD)