Theatre for Young Audiences

Provides a look at the latest breakthroughs in our understanding of play and its implications for our lives, including its role in child development; education and social policy; business innovation; productivity; and the future of our society. A blend of cutting-edge neuroscience, biology, psychology, social science, and human stories on the transformative power of play.

Provides a practical, comprehensive guide to drama as a tool for teaching and learning. Also, provides rationale and techniques for specific methodologies: linear drama, process-oriented drama, drama for social justice, and performance art.

Provides accounts of performances of Shakespeare plays at a number of different primary schools, and emphasizes the fact that Shakespeare can be fun, even for very young students.

Analyzes the skills involved in entertaining and involving audiences of children everywhere.

A journey into the dual territory of educational and theatrical settings.

Uses the drama classroom as a window into the daily challenges of marginalized youth in Toronto, Boston, Taipei, and Lucknow, and ties together the issues of urban and arts education through the lens of student engagement. Presents a framework for understanding student involvement in the context of students, families and communities.

Introduces elementary students to four plays and contains historical background, an introduction to the characters, a retelling of the story, a variety of integrated activities, and a complete script for class performance.

Speaks out against rote learning and testing and for the positive force within storytelling and creative drama during the K-12 years.

Provides a puppet alternative to enrich story-times, book talks, and other events for children of all ages. Includes folktales from around the globe (Japan, Tibet, Russia, Arabia) and adaptations of Aesop's Fables.

Explores different aspects of theatre for young audiences using examples from theatrical events globally.

Assists practitioners and students in developing critical frameworks for their own community-based theatrical projects.

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