Discusses the author's experience as a playwright and teacher of public readings of early drafts of new plays. Explains the Five Step Model for these readings as follows: prepare the playwright before the reading; prepare the audience with a precurtain speech; after the reading, establish discussion ground rules; remember these guidelines during…

Provides the history of the Sundance Institute, which has grown to help many artists in hopes of contributing unique and original voices to the culture of the country. Describes the present structure of the institute and details the work of the 2002 lab. Notes that as the Sundance Theatre Lab continues to bring theatre artists of all disciplines…

Describes the steps in planning and conducting a workshop to combat burnout among bibliographic instruction librarians: (1) initial preparation; (2) outlining the session; (3) the logistics, such as scheduling the session and reserving a room; (4) conducting the session; and (5) follow-up. Fifteen annotated references are provided. (MES)

Uses game theory to help practitioners make decisions about educational games, simulations, or workshops whose outcomes depend to some extent on chance. Highlights include principles for making decisions involving risk; elementary laws of probability; utility theory; and principles for making decisions involving uncertainty. (eight references)…

Four authors discuss the benefits of using games and icebreakers in workshops and training situations and give examples. (JOW)

The whole atmosphere of a workshop, not just the formal presentation, has an impact on those who attend. Offers specific planning details to make the workshop a success. (MLF)

Offers 10 considerations for reading teachers or supervisors who are presenting computer oriented workshops. (RAE)

Presents an interview with James Moffet in which he discusses his education, individualization, assessing writing teachers, the "Interaction" program, censorship, and conducting workshops for English teachers. (RS)

In Latin America, Experimental Workshops on Theory of Organization and Enterprise Management focus on enterprise learning for disadvantaged, marginalized people. Its emphasis on skill acquisition regardless of participants' literacy level has more to offer than European-style entrepreneurship training. (SK)

Because traditional leadership discourages creativity and initiative, an alternative model is needed for transforming organizational culture. Key elements are formulating an inspiring vision, determining crucial interventions, developing close friendships with managers, building a network, and seeking support. (SK)

Presents the poetry of a talented 13-year-old student. Describes how the teacher's writing workshop helped the young writer to flourish. (PRA)

Describes the work of Edith de Nancrede in developing theater programs for youth at Chicago's Hull-House during the early part of the twentieth century. Describes how her intense dedication to theater and education contributed to the success of Hull-House and to the achievements of its leader, Jane Addams. (PRA)

Describes ASSITEJ (Association Internationale de Theatre pour l'Enfance et la Jeunesse) which has provided influential stimuli for changes in children's theater since 1965. Provides additional support for the establishment of ASSITEJ as a significant force behind changes in children's theater, focusing on the International Congress of ASSITEJ held…

Offers impressions and reflections engendered by a trip to Reykjavic on similarities and differences in youth drama and theater in Iceland and the United States. Describes classes in creative drama, plays for young audiences, teachers, actors, directors, and the ASSITEJ/Iceland. (PRA)

Muses briefly on topics related to workshops attended at the 1993 Conference on College Composition and Communication including stylistics, editing practice, communication versus art, and where technical writing belongs in academia. (SR)