Kabuki play translated by Faubion Bowers

Offers guidelines for writing songs that can be an integral, not merely accessory, component of children's theatre. (PD)

Believes that children's theater can reach a new level of acceptance and importance despite reduced resources, but practitioners must emphasize quality, standards, artistry, and professionalism, not just quantity and enthusiasm. Considers ways to guarantee and reward artistry. (PD)

With the recent completion of its third and largest theater, the George E. Potter Center at Jackson (Michigan) Community College provides both the college and the community with an elaborate campus performing arts center. (Author/MLF)

Traces the history of public music performances in colonial New England, with emphasis on the development of theaters and concert halls. Drawings of several of these buildings are included. (SJL)

An actor from an Australian theatre group, touring American high schools, comments on the group's background, Australian government subsidies for "theatre-in-education," and the role of theatre arts in education. Briefly compares American and Australian students' awareness and attitudes towards theatre. (JMF)

Describes the West German system of state theaters and public acting schools and compares their system with the fragmented American actor training provided by college and university drama departments. (JMF)

Reports on a survey of each state's certification requirements for theater arts and drama teachers. Includes changes since the last survey in 1973; efforts to group dance, art, music, and theater together; and the supervision of theater arts teachers. (JMF)

Lists 12 items from "Resources in Education" on programs for the handicapped in art, dance, drama, and music. (JMF)

Educational specifications for a Columbus, Ohio, high school were realized in the designs for a library learning center, a performing arts center, and a system of ramps to handle the major circulation around the academic areas of the building. (MLF)

Describes activities involved in the planning and production of Shakespeare's "Othello" in a high school. Outlines methods used to develop strong student motivation and involvement in class and on stage. (JMF)

Presents opinions of professionals on the current state of the high school play. Participants include a playwright, play supplier, high school theater instructor, workshop leader, and play publisher. Discusses selection, production, and performance of plays. (JMF)

Presents an outline of six basic preparation activities for student actors, including reading the play, doing historical research, elemental exercises, learning the part, creating the character, and exercises in movement and voice. (JMF)

Outlines a summer session for gifted students in the performing arts held by the Montgomery County Public Schools in Rockville, Maryland. (JM)

In Shelby, North Carolina, the community not only shares the multipurpose high school auditorium but also helped pay for it. (Author)