This study examines T.S. Eliot's intentions for the staging of his plays, as revealed in the texts themselves and in related documents. His plays reflect his basically naturalistic conception of the stage environment and the acting; two of the plays, "Sweeney Agonistes," which was unfinished, and "The Family Reunion," demonstrate his inability to…

This paper sets forth step-by-step procedures which novice sign-language theatre directors can use as a guide for their first sign-language theatre experiences. Since the procedures were developed during the production of a play for a mixed adult and child audience, it is assumed that the general guidelines set forth are applicable to a production…

This study is the last in a series of explorations, conducted during the period from 1969 through 1972, into the applicability of group training to theatre at the University of Utah. The experimental group, which consisted of the 1971 and 1972 University of Utah Shakespeare Players, were compared to two control groups. Two personality measures…

Improvisation, or creative dramatics, has come to be regarded as a learning tool in English instruction. This study provides a comparative history of informal drama as it developed in England and the United States from 1910 to 1975. Pivotal writers on improvisation were identified, compared, and contrasted, analyzing their goals and practices.…

This book collects the current thinking of fourteen of the leading practitioners in the field of children in theatre. Evident throughout the book is the theme that it is the creativity of the individual teacher or leader that makes for exciting results in drama by and for young people. Included are reminiscences, philosophies, teaching hints, and…

These guidelines represent an initial publication of curriculum guidelines for a total program in drama education for K-12. Five areas are discussed: reasons for education in the theatre arts; space and equipment requirements for teaching drama; drama education in the elementary schools; drama for the junior and senior high schools; and…

This annotated bibliography, designed for secondary and postsecondary teachers and practitioners of theatre costuming, contains a basic listing of recent and reprinted works on costume history. Most of the books included in this bibliography are in print, are easily obtainable, and contain reproductions of contemporary art and garments.…

This bibliography is intended to (1) encourage research in contemporary black American drama, which between 1955 and 1970 played an important part in American theatre activity; (2) facilitate comparative examinations into the differences and similarities between black drama and drama of other American minority groups; and (3) serve as a…

The high-school drama teacher's choice of plays, emphasis on spectacle, and overemphasis on competition reflect the commercial influence of Broadway, together with a desire for good public relations with the school community. Teachers often produce plays because they are popular, neglecting good innovative and experimental works in favor of…

Drama activities are analyzed in terms of their needs for accommodation, from classrooms up to small theaters for performance before an audience, with many possibilities between these two extremes. Similarly, music activities are analyzed in terms of the needs for rooms for class teaching, for instrumental and ensemble practice and listening, as…

The purpose of this study was to test the relative effectiveness of two different Readers Theatre techniques with regard to audience understanding of a certain character in the literature. Four experimental groups, each with about 22 students, were selected from sophomore American literature classes at Upper Arlington High School in Columbus,…

This second edition of the "Guide to Critical Reviews" provides a bibliography of critical reviews of over 1,700 American plays performed on the New York stage--mostly Broadway, but some off-Broadway productions--from 1909 to 1969. Opening dates and performance totals are given with each play. Among the 290 American dramatists listed are those who…

This dictionary of the language of show biz provides the layman with definitions and essays on terms and expressions often used in show business. The overall pattern of selection was intended to be more rather than less inclusive, though radio, television, and film terms were deliberately omitted. Lengthy explanations are sometimes used to express…

This book, based on the author's experience as a professional actress, is divided into three sections. The first part, "The Actor," deals with techniques the actor uses to function physically, verbally, and emotionally and discusses the actor's concept of himself and the art of acting. The second part, "The Object Exercises," consists of a series…

The purpose of this book has been to trace the history of the children's theatre movement from its beginnings to the present time. The earliest evidence of children's theatre is found in the social and educational centers of the larger cities. Originating in the social settlements at the turn of the century, drama was first introduced to provide…