Contends that there is an absence of full-length serious plays about the Black middle class in general and Black women specifically. Theatre News American Theatre Association, Inc. 1029 Vermont Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20005 Subscription Rates: one year, $5.00; two years, $9.00; three years, $13.00. (MH)

Chronicles the work of various American Theatre Association members to obtain a grant from the Alliance for Arts Education to fund a status study of the theatre opportunities for and by senior adults. Theatre News American Theatre Association, Inc. 1029 Vermont Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20005 Subscription Rates; one year, $5.00; two years,…

Discusses a survey of available children's drama programs in colleges and universities including information such as types of degrees offered, undergraduate and graduate course availability, opportunities for observation, research and practical experience in the field, and plans for future change and growth within existing programs. Available…

Three hundred seventh and eighth grade students used music and drama to assess and change their personal values. (DD)

Compares the state of Asian American theater in New York to that of the West Coast. Asserts that while talent and dedication are not lacking in New York, Asian American drama lacks the originality, organization and purposeful focus it has in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle. (GC)

This article describes Philippine American theatrical activities in the United States and Canada. The author believes that Philippine Theater in the United States has focused long enough on home cultural traditions. He calls upon Philippine Americans to encourage their choreographers, playwrights, and composers to create works reflecting the…

Classifies the major kinds of learning apparently inherent for children participating in creative drama and attempts to define the kinds of learning a teacher can help promote. Available from: Children's Theatre Review, Children's Theatre Association of America, American Theatre Association, 1029 Vermont Avenue, Suite 402, Washington, D.C. 20005.…

Attempts to define and measure the developmental levels at which children identify with characters and interpret scenes in children's plays. Available from: Children's Theatre Review, Children's Theatre Association of America, American Theatre Association, 1029 Vermont Ave., N.W., Suite 402, Washington, D.C. 20005

Offers a defense of the school play as a vastly underrated educational tool. Available from: Speech and Drama, Elizabeth Gradwell, Distribution Manager, The White Cottage, Allington, Chippenham, Wilts. (MH)

Examines how police officers socially construct a sense of organizational drama when they label, valorize, and narrate their work experience. Demonstrates the importance of dramaturgical approaches to the study of organizational communication. (MS)

A collection of plays, stories, and rhymes are offered in this article to help celebrate Halloween. (DF)

Describes an effective technique the author uses in college productions to combat staleness in rehearsals and to help actors make new discoveries about their roles. (PD)

Describes a writing exercise and discussion to help students broaden their concept of what constitutes comedy so that they may better appreciate Moliere's "The Misanthrope." (HTH)

Offers suggestions to people in academic theatre on how to deal with controversial plays. (PD)

A consultant for hearing impaired students describes the initiation of a successful drama program for hearing impaired students (K-12). The program enhances students' communication, imagination, and self-esteem. (CL)