Theater Games for the Classroom

Theater Games for the Classroom : A Teacher's Handbook

This best-selling book by Viola Spolin offers the most comprehensive theater instruction for all types of students, from small children to young adults. It includes over 130 theater games, plus exercises and instructional strategies. First developed by Spolin, the originator of modern improvisational theater techniques, these games have been tried and tested for over fifty years.

  • For ages: 12-17
  • Format: Paperback | 240 pages
  • Dimensions: 197.1 x 229.11 x 13.46mm | 508.02g
  • Publication date: 01 Dec 1986
  • Publisher: Northwestern University Press
  • Publication City/Country: Evanston, United States
  • Language: English
  • Illustrations note: illustrations; music
  • ISBN10: 0810140047
  • ISBN13: 9780810140042
  • Bestsellers rank: 115,636

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Theater Games for the Classroom
Language: en
Pages: 252
Authors: Viola Spolin
Categories: Education
Type: BOOK - Published: 1986 - Publisher: Northwestern University Press

A collection of games and music to aid the drama teacher and give ideas for varied classes.
Drama Menu
Language: en
Pages: 0
Authors: Glyn Trefor-Jones
Categories: Drama
Type: BOOK - Published: 2015 - Publisher:

Packed full of drama games, ideas and suggestions, Drama Menu is a unique new resource for drama teachers.
175 Theatre Games
Language: en
Pages: 0
Authors: Nancy Hurley
Categories: Acting
Type: BOOK - Published: 2009 - Publisher: Meriwether Publishing

The games and exercises in this book are designed to be used as warm-ups at the beginning of a theatre class. They have been used successfully with middle schoo
Drama Games for Classrooms and Workshops
Language: en
Pages: 0
Authors: Jessica Swale
Categories: Drama
Type: BOOK - Published: 2009 - Publisher: Drama Games

A hundred-and-one great drama games for everyone from 6 upwards. For teachers, workshop leaders and directors.
Teachers Act Up! Creating Multicultural Learning Communities Through Theatre
Language: en
Pages: 187
Authors: Melisa Cahnmann-Taylor
Categories: Education
Type: BOOK - Published: 2015-04-17 - Publisher: Teachers College Press

If teachers want to create positive change in the lives of their students, then they must first be able to create positive change in their own lives. This book
Theater Games for Rehearsal
Language: en
Pages: 138
Authors: Viola Spolin
Categories: Drama
Type: BOOK - Published: 2010 - Publisher: Northwestern University Press

Theater Games for Rehearsal: A Director’s Handbook, first published in 1985, is a practical application of Viola Spolin’s famous method that guides director
Drama Games & Improvs
Language: en
Pages: 0
Authors:
Categories: Acting
Type: BOOK - Published: 2007 - Publisher: Meriwether Publishing

A curriculum guide using improv games to teach basic drama skills. If used with 'Improv Ideas' by the same authors, there are enough games and ideas to provide
101 More Drama Games and Activities
Language: en
Pages: 137
Authors: David Farmer
Categories: Education
Type: BOOK - Published: 2012 - Publisher: David Farmer

'...bubbles over with imaginative ideas... for primary, secondary and other drama teachers.' - Teaching Drama Magazine, Spring 2013. '..this book cheered me up.
Theater Game File
Language: en
Pages: 78
Authors: Viola Spolin
Categories: Performing Arts
Type: BOOK - Published: 1989 - Publisher: TriQuarterly Books

Games and exercises in activity card format designed to teach theater techniques to young students.
101 Drama Games and Activities
Language: en
Pages: 89
Authors: David Farmer
Categories: Education
Type: BOOK - Published: 2007 - Publisher: David Farmer

Gain access to a personal collection of 101 highly effective drama games and activities suitable for children or adults. Sections include improvisation, mime, i