|
You’ll be wowed by our huge variety of quality theatrical resource materials, which will take the mystery out of theater techniques and enhance your productions and classroom lessons in countless ways. Whether you’re an actor looking to develop your skills and discover new audition material, a drama teacher in need of classroom materials and how-to directions or a director needing tips and tools to make your job easier, you’ll find what you need among these theatre textbooks, DVDs and makeup kits.
|
|
Pioneer Drama Service proudly carries a total of 177 texts, CDs, DVDs and makeup kits in all categories.
|
|
|
100 Great Monologs
A versatile collection of monologs, duologs and triologs for student actors A unique thing about this monolog book is that the duologs and triologs show two or three perspectives of a situation, each presented as a monolog. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
101 Monologues for Middle School Actors
Including duologues and triologues These monologues, duologues and triologues may be used for auditions, classroom assignments or discussion starters. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
111 Shakespeare Monologues
Twenty-nine of Shakespeare's 37 plays are represented, offering a cross-section of work organized by comedies, histories and tragedies. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
112 Acting Games
A comprehensive workbook of theatre games for developing acting skills This book aims to give theatre teachers the tools they need to not only play a game or teach an exercise, but also to teach an understanding of the reasons and benefits of each exercise. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
175 Theatre Games
Warm-up exercises for actors When students arrive for a theatre class, they appreciate a game or exercise that will loosen them up and activate their right brain — the artistic side. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
221 One-Minute Monologues from Classic Plays
This anticipated volume is the perfect book for auditioning actors who have only one minute to showcase their talent and need a short classic monologue for their repertoire. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
275 Acting Games: Connected
A comprehensive workbook of theatre games for developing acting skills This new book by Gavin Levy has 275 all-new games divided into 32 categories — body awareness, concentration and focus, improvisation, mime and much more — this book is a great bargain for the price. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
509 Digital Sound Effects
5 Compact Disc Set You’ll find hundreds of professional sound effects — 509 to be exact — on this complete sound effect library. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
60 Shakespeare Scenes
This collection of scenes is intended to give the student or newcomer to Shakespeare a chance to explore some of the well-known younger characters in his plays. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Accents
A manual for actors Accents has established itself as the most useful and comprehensive guide to accents available. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Acting A to Z
The Young Person's Guide to a Stage or Screen Career If you have ever wanted to be an actor, either on stage, in films or on television, this is the book for you! More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Acting for Life
A textbook on acting This comprehensive textbook is aimed at high school and college level drama students with its exploration of human characters and relationships. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Acting For Young Actors
The Ultimate Teen Guide If you want to learn about both the craft and the business of acting, this is the book for you! More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Acting Games
Improvisations and Exercises This book of acting games and improvisations will assist students in developing their creative abilities. For everyone, all of the essential elements of acting and character development are explored. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Acting Natural
Monologs, Dialogs and Playlets for Teens Here are short-length scripts which include such important matters as the environment, diets, baby-sitting, self-image, drunk driving, teenage sex and more-all treated with humor, warmth and realism. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Acting Scenes and Monologs for Young Women
Sixty Dramatic Characterizations This wonderfully diversified collection of monologs, dialogs, trios and quartets deals with subjects of self-discovery, survival in the real world and daunting decisions from tragic to trivial. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Acting Up In Church
Humorous sketches for worship services There’s nothing like a little holy humor to illustrate your sermons! Your congregation will applaud the wit and whimsy in these sketches. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
The Actor's Menu
How to create powerful, believable characters This character preparation handbook tells you exactly what you need to know to become the kind of actor people want to watch. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
All Year Long!
Funny readers theatre for life's special times Here is a reader’s theatre compilation of contemporary, humorous plays that deal with the problems of middle-schoolers. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Anyone Can Produce Plays with Kids
The absolute basics of staging your own at-home, in-school, 'round-the-neighborhood plays This easy-to-read text opens the door to play production with children for teachers and parents who have little or no drama training. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Around the World in 21 Plays
This international anthology for young adults is jam-packed with comedic and dramatic material, drawn from classic, modern and contemporary times. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
The Art of Storytelling
Creative ideas for preparation and performance Comprehensive in scope, this text has many ideas for finding, writing, adapting and presenting stories. This book is filled with creative ideas for preparation and performance for oral interpretation. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Audition Monologs for Student Actors
Selections from contemporary plays Not found in other published texts, the 57 monologs in this book are all from recently produced plays from both established and emerging new writers and are specifically suited for auditioning. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Backstage Forms
These forms have been collected from a wide variety of sources — educational, community, even Broadway theatres. The forms includes sections on props, costuming, makeup, lighting, budgets, and more. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Ben Nye Character Makeup Kits
Create exciting characters with any of our Character Kits. Each kit includes instructions that make it easy to obtain professional results. These creme makeups are washable and non-toxic. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Ben Nye Personal Makeup Kits
Ben Nye's Personal Student Kits provide professional quality and strict hygiene at a great price. Each kit generously provides enough makeup for several applications. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Ben Nye Theatrical Makeup Kits
Theatrical Makeup Kits contain expert components that produce professional results on stage. Ben Nye’s formulas apply velvety smooth, feel light and remain steadfast through the final curtain. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Between Hisses
This is a collection of authentic sing-alongs, theme music for melodrama characters and olio numbers. Also included is a section of illustrated gestures, which have become associated with melodramas. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Blocking a Scene
A video guide to basic staging with actors Emphasizing script analysis, development of a floorplan and collaboration with actors, this video focuses on two students as they begin their very first directing project. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Childsplay
A Collection of Scenes and Monologues for Children Scenes and monologues come from such plays and films as The Diary of Anne Frank, Brighton Beach Memoirs, The Secret Garden and most appropriately, from writings by children themselves. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Christmas On Stage
An anthology of royalty-free Christmas plays for all ages This book will make Christmas more meaningful — and fun! — for performer and audience alike with this diverse collection of 27 Christmas plays and readings suitable for classroom or youth presentations. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Classic Readers Theatre for Young Adults
Students will gain familiarity with unforgettable works of literature while improving their vocal and presentation skills. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Clues to Acting Shakespeare
Critical principles such as scansion, phrasing, caesura, breathing, antithesis, structure and rhythm are covered in detail. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Comedy Improvisation
Exercises & techniques for young actors This book presents fun comic improvisation exercises and structures, ranging from the very simple and basic to the very sophisticated, which require considerable skill to pull off. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Components of Vocal Blend
Plus "Expressive Tuning" The primary purpose of this book is to identify the elements that contribute to a beautiful choral sound and to provide methods and exercises by which to explore them. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Conducting Light
A video guide to stage lighting This two part video program is ideal for any newcomer to this technical field from middle school to college level. The videos are clear and precise, energetic and reassuring with a sense of humor. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Cool Characters for Kids
71 One-minute monologues for ages 4-12 The characters in this book were created to showcase the talent and personality of the actors performing them. The monologues are one minute and under-perfect for a child's memorization capabilities. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Costumes, Accessories, Props and Stage Illusions Made Easy
This text takes the concept of conversion costuming and also applies it to accessories, props and illusion costumes. You’ll love how simple creativity can allow you to create illusions. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Costuming Made Easy
How to Make Theatrical Costumes from Cast-off Clothing If your motto is never sew if you don’t have to, you’ll love this book! More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Creative Drama Handbook
A role playing guide This is a basic step-by-step guide for conducting Creative Drama workshops, including over forty activities to assist a drama leader during the initial stages of developing the program. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Discovering Shakespeare
A CD-ROM interactive journey through Shakespeare's life and times In this interactive CD-ROM is a colorful and entertaining odyssey, filled with engaging information that will enhance your students' understanding of William Shakespeare. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Don Quijote in America
Plays in English and Spanish, Grades 1-6 Tested in both inner-city and suburban schools, these plays dramatically improve both reading and speaking skills. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Drama Games and Improvs
Games for the classroom and beyond Select from more than 134 games adaptable to all age groups. Within the book's 30 units are 74 lessons covering all elements of drama. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
The Drama Teacher's Companion
A CD-ROM resource file for drama teachers The software contains dozens of fresh scripts, lesson plans and diagrams. It includes warm-ups and games, lesson plans for acting, directing, improvisation and other theatrical subject areas. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
The Drama Teacher's Survival Guide
A complete tool kit for theatre arts Written specifically for the middle school or high school drama director, this book is about how one person can run a successful extracurricular drama program. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Dramatizing Aesop's Fables
Creative scripts for the elementary classroom This well-written book on dramatizing literature through the narrative-mime approach is directed at teachers of children grades preschool through six. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Dramatizing Classic Poetry
For middle and high school students This book, requiring no previous drama experience, is an ideal way to involve students in classic literature and to integrate dramatization with the study of poems as literature. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Dramatizing Myths and Tales
Creating plays for large groups Explore the richness of five cultures with five scripts. Dramatic illustrations set the scene for each culture, and follow-up questions explore the history and theatrical traditions of each one. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Duets: Musical Theatre Anthology for Teens
30 songs from stage and film This collection of 30 songs has enough variety to keep any pair of teens singing for months. With almost all of the selections being for one male and one female, you’ll find songs from classic shows. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Duo Practice & Competition
Thirty-five 8-10 minute original comedic plays You’ll find 35 original comedic duets, all written for one male and one female, with unique characters, hilarious situations and fresh material sure to make even the toughest judges crack a smile. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Duo Practice & Performance
Thirty-five 8-10 minute original dramatic scenes Perfect for forensics and acting students and their teachers and coaches, this book has 35 original dramatic duets. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Elegantly Frugal Costumes
The poor man's do-it-yourself costumer maker's guide This practical book shows how to make costumes for plays and musicals at the lowest possible expense! With over 150 detailed illustrations, the book aids all costumers with its easy-to-follow text. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Encore! More Winning Monologs for Young Actors
63 more honest-to-life monologs for teenage boys and girls Here is a sequel to the popular Winning Monologs for Young Actors! It includes 63 more monologs written expressly for teenagers to use for classroom exercises, speech contests or auditions. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Everything About Theatre
Student Edition / Teacher 's Guide The history, the crafts and the art of the stage are presented in eighteen easy-to-understand units. Each craft is described with examples, illustrations and hands-on exercises where appropriate. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Face to Face
An Amateur's Video Guide to Performance Makeup A professional makeup artist utilizes different students' faces to demonstrate in detail the vast gamut of makeup, from applying the base to taking the makeup off, and everything in between! More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Famous Fantasy Character Monologs
Starring the Not-So-Wicked Witch and more You will recognize the fantasy characters in this collection of monologs even though the names have been changed to fit the style of a parody presentation. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Fight Directing For The Theatre
This book is fully illustrated with over 150 photos and prints. From thrilling swordfights to modern brawls, this unique text analyzes fight directing from pre-production to opening night. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Finding Your Funny Bone
The actor’s guide to physical comedy and characters This book contains a wonderful new how-to approach to creating physical comedy and finding the creative comic within you or your students. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
The Flip Side
Sixty-four Point-of-View Monologs for Teens These monologs are superb for acting exercises, speech and drama contests or auditions. Each monolog characterization focuses on a topic of interest to middle school and high school teens. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
From Atalanta to Zeus
Greek mythology traditionally conveys a blend of excitement, intrigue, scandal and fun. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
From the Page to the Stage
The educator's complete guide to readers theatre This easy-to-use resource provides teachers with nuts-and-bolts guidelines for integrating readers theatre into upper elementary and middle school classrooms. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Funny Bones
Comedy Games and Activities for Kids This text contains amusing activities designed to tickle the funny bone and bring out the humor in every kid. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Funny Business
An introduction to comedy with royalty-free plays and sketches This overview of high and low comedy defines all comedy genres: absurdism, tragicomedy, farce and melodrama. A discussion precedes each type of comedy illustrated, explaining the comic devices used. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Get in the Act!
Sixty monologs, dialogs and skits for teens There are 60 original short scripts for laughter and scripts for pathos. They create an awareness of the perils of passage as teens reach for adulthood. It's ideal for any school theatre library. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Great Scenes & Monologues for Children 7-14
This collection offers scenes and monologues from children’s novels and fairy tales as well as an eclectic mix of older drama and short story. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Great Scenes from Minority Playwrights
Seventy-four Scenes of Cultural Diversity With seventy-four scenes from plays by minority playwrights, this book covers a diverse collection of theatre: Native-American, African-American, Hispanic, Jewish American and Asian-American. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Great Scenes from Women Playwrights
Classic and Contemporary Selections for One to Six Actors This is a stepping off place in the study of the wide range of drama offered by women playwrights. Each series of scenes is preceded by an introduction and is preceded by discussion questions. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Group Improvisation
The manual of ensemble improv games This book of games on team-building contains over 40 improv games for developing group chemistry. It helps heighten awareness, break the ice and increase concentration. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
How and Why Stories for Readers Theatre
With appropriate vocabulary and sentence structure for young readers, these 40 short scripts are a delightfully entertaining addition to any elementary classroom. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Improv Ideas
A book of games and lists This book is perfect — jam-packed with games and lists, it’s also the most user-friendly book we’ve ever seen! More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Improve With Improv!
A Classroom Guide to Improvisation This book is a complete improvisational curriculum program divided into workshops. Each workshop contains exercises designed to help students focus on one aspect of a character's personality. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Improvisation for the Theatre (DVD)
This well-done educational video is a great starting point for introducing your middle or high school students to the art of improvisation. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Improvisation Starters
A Collection of 900 improvisation situations for the theatre The 900 improvisation ideas in this book provide material that will last for years. It includes character conflicts, solo improvisations, lines of dialogue and reactions to environment. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Improvisations in Creative Drama
A program of workshops and dramatic sketches for students Students will learn both improvisational and structured drama by using sequential workshops and plays. This is a valuable resource for any beginning acting class or as a supplemental resource. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Instant Period Costumes
How to make classic costumes from cast-off clothing This book includes over 65 ingenious costume designs with photos and diagrams for many periods. From Egyptian, Greek and Roman to the Old West to Renaissance and all the way to Punk. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Introduction to Readers Theatre
A guide to classroom performance Readers Theatre is engaged in a pursuit of a more contemporary self-definition, and some of the more theatrical trends of classroom performance are reflected in this book of practices and principles. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Introduction to Stage Lighting
The fundamentals of theatre lighting design The focus of this book is on the process of design rather than the latest developments in lighting and control technology. Enhanced with 40 illustrations and photos this is an indispensable reference. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Introduction to Theatre Arts
Student Handbook / Teacher's Guide (Vol. 1 and Vol. 2) Here is a drama instructional program that that is classroom-tested. It includes a complete Teacher’s Guide with study units for a full year of classroom drama activities. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Just Deal With It!
Funny readers theatre for life's not-so-funny moments This collection of humorous skits takes real-life settings and characters and pokes gentle fun at those annoying, irritating, embarrassing moments that are part of growing up. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Kids Take the Stage
Helping young people discover the creative outlet of theater Here is a fun guide to help you through the process of putting young people onstage-how to lead them, teach them and direct their plays, even if you have little or no prior knowledge of the stage. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Melodrama: Beyond the Boos and Hisses
or... Never Be Foiled Again! An Amateur's Video Guide to Melodrama The professional actors on this instructional video will demonstrate for both director and actors all the exclusive aspects that make melodrama a unique form of theatre. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Middle Mania!
Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 These books help you use drama to bring pre-teens together in creative, collaborative ways. They're a great tool for fostering a drama-healthy curriculum. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
More One Act Plays for Acting Students
More Complete One-Act Plays for Acting Students The success of One-Act Plays for Acting Students prompted this follow-up book of twenty-five contemporary short dramas by nationally known playwrights. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
More Scenes From Shakespeare
Twenty cuttings for acting and directing practice These are ideal for contests, auditions and acting workshops. Cuttings are preceded by a list of lead and supporting characters and a detailed description of what has occurred thus far in the play. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
More Worship Sketches 2 Perform
Scripts for two actors Some pieces are thought-provoking serious while others are laugh-out-loud funny, but all are designed to enhance the worship experience... with only two actors! More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Mother Goose Readers Theatre for Beginning Readers
For children reading at first and second grade levels Written for children reading at first and second grade levels, this readers theatre book uses the endearing Mother Goose rhymes as its basis, making it especially valuable to teachers and librarians. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Multicultural Folktales
Readers theatre for elementary students Introduce your students to other countries and cultures through the traditional folk and fairy tales in these engaging readers theatre scripts. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Multicultural Theatre
Scenes and Monologs from New Hispanic, Asian and African-American Plays These 37 scenes and monologs by writers of the multicultural experience are certain to inspire actors and directors. This is an excellent collection for expressing cultural diversity. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Musical Theatre Audition Master Class in Vocals
What makes a good vocal audition that ultimately gets you the part? This DVD will help you find out. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
My First Monologue Book
100 monologues for young children This book is truly for young children — the five-to eight-year old set. The monologues provided here are comprehensible, relatable and fun! More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Neil Simon Monologues
Speeches from the works of America's Foremost Playwright Neil Simon holds the distinction of being the only playwright in history to have four plays running simultaneously on Broadway. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Neil Simon Scenes
Scenes from the Works of America's Foremost Playwright Everyone loves Neil Simon’s acute sense of humor and characterizations, which are intimately funny, sad, tragic and endearing, often simultaneously. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
On Stage — Theater Games and Activities for Kids
The activities range from vocal warm-ups to improvisational scene work. Exercises in puppetry, mask making, costuming, makeup and set design, as well as several short scripts, round out the book. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
On Stage! Short Plays for Acting Students
Twenty-four one act plays for performance These short one-act plays are easily adaptable to classroom or stage performance. With small cast plays, monologs and duologs, here is a versatile source book for many uses. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
On The Edge
A collection of 17 hard-hitting Christian monologs for youth The “Ideas for the Speaker” and the “Verses to Check Out” sections that accompany each script also guide you to connect the performance with words of help, hope, prayer and instruction. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
On With the Show!
A guide for directors and actors This straight-forward guide — which is really three books in one — gives you the tools to work more effectively and efficiently toward the final production. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
One-Act Plays for Acting Students
An anthology of short one-act plays for one, two or three actors Twenty-three short length plays for a cast of one, two or three actors are included in just one text. With absolutely no cuttings, each play is a complete dramatic work. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Outstanding Stage Monologs and Scenes from the '90s
Professional Auditions for Student Actors Chosen from professional plays, the book reflects trends where small theatre groups proliferate, women and minorities have a growing influence and drama has become an international art form. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Painting Highlights DVD
Students will be both informed and inspired by this demonstration of various set painting techniques. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Patterns for Costume Accessories
The solution to almost any costume accessory need This unique book is a collection of over 80 patterns and illustrations for period and contemporary accessories. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Patterns for Theatrical Costumes
Garments, trims and accessories from ancient Egypt to 1915 Bursting with diagrams and illustrations, the patterns in this book represent a wide range of periods and styles and are all illustrated in three basic sizes. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
The Perfect Stage Crew
The complete technical guide for high school, college and community theater If you need to learn the nuts and bolts of putting together and turning your backstage workers into “the perfect stage crew,” this easily readable book is for you. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Performing Shakespeare
This comprehensive DVD moves through Shakespearean text with a highly physical series of exercises . More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Period Make-Up for the Stage Step-by-Step
Period make-up is described and illustrated for Caucasian, Hispanic, Chinese, African-American and Asian skin tones. Using color photographs and makeup charts, the book shows how to create each look. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Perspectives
Relevant Scenes for Teens This book of scenes deals with challenging subject matter. Because the characters are not stereotypical, student actors are required to stretch and reach beyond each characterization. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
The Physical Comedy Handbook
This is a one-of-a-kind resource for students, actors, teachers and directors interested in physical comedy — from slapstick pratfalls to the theatre of the absurd. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Places, Please!
How to Structure and Organize Your Theater Program This text clearly outlines every step in planning and presenting a high school theatrical production. In addition, it details the processes of auditions, rehearsals and productions. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Play Directing in the School
A Drama Director's Survival Kit This text details the world of producing plays in schools. Whether it's budgeting, scheduling or the motivating and management of students, this is a must for anyone in an educational institution. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Play Director's Survival Kit
This book contains basic information for beginners and veterans. Including over fifty-five reproducible checklists, forms and samples, it will help you direct contemporary, period and musical plays. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Play It Safe — Introduction to Theatre Safety
Reproducible video guide and test questions included Both an overview of important OSHA laws and an often humorous look at the basic safety guidelines that every theatre student/theatre worker needs to know. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Playbill — At This Theatre
100 years of Broadway shows, stories and stars With more than 400 photographs, drawings and Playbill covers reflecting the golden years of the American theatre, this beautiful book will be treasured for years by every theatre lover. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
PlayDate
A parent's and teacher's guide to putting on a play Calling all moms (and dads, grandmas, grandpas, aunts and uncles too!) who have volunteered to help put on a play at their kids’ school! More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Playing Contemporary Scenes
Thirty-one Famous Scenes and How to Play Them Featured are the best scenes from leading plays by the most famous contemporary playwrights. An exceptional collection that challenges actors of all ages and experience levels. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Plays from Mythology
Grades 4 - 6 These 12 original plays recreate the stirring power of classic mythology, with humorous and adventurous dramatizations of well-known myths from around the world. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Plays of America from American Folklore
For young actors grades 7-12 The ten plays in this book, intended for middle and high school students, are drawn from the ever-evolving fountain of American folklore and popular culture. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
The Prop Master
A guidebook for successful theatrical prop management Whether you are a professional, volunteer or student prop master, this book will take you through the necessary steps of thought and action needed to be a properties master in the theatrical world. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Readers Theatre Anthology
A Collection of 28 Readings This collection of scripts by a nationally known authority on the subject will add a new theatrical look to your drama program. Their ease of performance makes these scripts ideal for classroom use. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Readers Theatre for Young Adults
Scripts and Script Development This book has two major purposes: to help secondary students enjoy the experience of doing readers theatre and to help students experiment with writing their own readers theatre script. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
The Right Way to Sing
This easy-to-read text exposes many misconceptions about singing and replaces them with a tested, systematic program. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Scene Design
The author gives many tips that will save materials and hours of work: choosing among different kinds of sets, constructing flats, making a realistic model, working with colors and much more. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
The Scenebook for Actors
Great monologs and dialogs from contemporary and classical theatre Included are short cuttings from some of the very best scenes in theatre yesterday and today. All selections are by leading international playwrights including Pinter, Goldsmith, Mamet and many more. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Scenes from Shakespeare
Fifteen cuttings for the classroom This is ideal for a class that only has three to four weeks to study Shakespeare as well as for groups looking for performance materials, whether for contests, auditions or acting workshops. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Scenes in Dialect for Young Actors
This book represents an essential resource specifically for young actors. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Scenes That Happen
This text contains thirty-four real-life scenes for boys, girls and mixed casts. They are excellent for contest scripts because student actors portray themselves in situations of teenage existence. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Secondary Stages
Revitalizing high school theatre Secondary Stages brings together everything a high school teacher needs to organize and implement a successful, dynamic theatre program. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Service with a Smile
52 humorous sketches for Sunday worship Your congregation will love this year’s worth of warmly humorous sketches designed to complement your weekly sermon. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Shakespeare For Dummies
In this guide are summaries and scorecards for every play to help keep track of who's who, who's in love with whom, and who's killed whom-plus fun tips on understanding Elizabethan English. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Shakespeare for Kids
His Life and Times From his birth to his upbringing through his triumphant achievements in theatre and the literary world to his death, this book illustrates his lasting legacy. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Shakespeare For One: Men and Women
The complete monologues and audition pieces These two volumes collect virtually all of the monologues from Shakespeare's 37 plays. They are presented with a thumbnail sketch of the story's key developments and a streamlined cast of characters. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Short & Sweet Skits for Student Actors
55 sketches for teens This new book will put fresh and fun, easy and age-appropriate skits at your fingertips! More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Short Scenes and Monologues for Middle School Actors
and More Short Scenes and Monologues for Middle School Actors Two separate volumes are now available that capture the effervescence, awkwardness, complexity, and joy of being a middle schooler. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
ShowSmarts
The volunteer’s guide for putting on shows with kids An easy to understand guide with step-by-step instructions for making any children’s performance a successful and rewarding experience. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Show Time!
Music, dance and drama activities for kids Starting with the history of musical theatre and musical theatre terms, this book has fun activities that guides its readers through musical themes and delves into preparing for a musical. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Simply Shakespeare
While preserving the flavor of Shakespeare's writing, the language has been modernized so that young readers can easily understand and appreciate the plot and characters. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Sixty Comedy Duet Scenes for Teens
Real-life situations for laughter Appropriate for all ages, teens will not only enjoy reading these scenes but will be anxious to jump up and perform these comical situations as they show off their talents. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Sketch-O-Frenia
Fifty short and witty satirical sketches Actors have the chance to perform wildly different character types in off-the-wall situations. Imagine ants, fish and other unlikely creatures satirizing everything we consider normal and acceptable! More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Spontaneous Performance
Acting through Improv Over 300 improvisational exercises and theatre games are offered to develop creative abilities and acting skills. Many different types of improvs are presented, ranging from serious to hilarious. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Spotlight
Solo scenes for student actors Here is a superb resource for teens that can be utilized for acting exercises, auditions or audience entertainment. These short monologs are warm, funny, current and best of all, real. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Stage Combat
Fisticuffs, stunts, and swordplay for theater and film With more than 150 illustrations and easy-to-follow descriptions, Stage Combat shows performers how to stay out of harm’s way while electrifying audiences with authentic-looking conflicts. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Stage Makeup
The actor’s complete step-by-step guide to today’s techniques and materials Filled with large color photographs and actors’ design sketches, this gorgeous book will help you acquire the essential skills for doing period makeup, age makeup and special effects applications. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
The Stage Management Handbook
This unique book takes the reader through the numerous phases of mounting and performing a show exclusively from the stage manager's perspective. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Stagecraft 1
A Complete Guide to Backstage Work This textbook is intended to be the primary source of information for a semester-long Stagecraft course, introducing students to the production techniques used in a theatre. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Staging Musicals for Young Performers
How to produce a show in 36 sessions or less This step-by-step guidebook starts at the very beginning-selecting a musical, planning your rehearsal schedule, teaching theatrical basics and introducing your chosen musical to the group. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Starting with Shakespeare
In this book of activities, you have everything you need to introduce elementary students to four popular plays: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Macbeth, Hamlet and Romeo and Juliet. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Step By Step
An Amateur's Video Guide to Choreography Viewers will see with on-screen demonstrations how to teach simple movement to non-dancers, how to adapt that movement to different styles and how to make a show look terrific in the process. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Stock Scenery Construction Handbook
Second Edition Widely adopted as a college textbook, Stock Scenery Construction Handbook is one of the most complete manuals on scenery construction you’ll find, as well as one of the easiest to use. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Storytelling from the Bible
Make scripture live for all ages through the art of storytelling This book can help any Sunday school teacher, whether the students are first graders, teens or adults, for we all know a live retelling of a Bible story has an impact that mere reading can’t match. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Sword Fighting
A manual for actors and directors This text provides guidelines on how to train with historical weapons, as well as showing how authentic European fighting styles from the past can be adapted for the purpose of directing combats. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Teatro!
Hispanic plays for young people Introduce your students to the rich traditions of Hispanic culture. Each play will give young students a glimpse into the heart and soul of the Hispanic culture of the American Southwest! More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
The Teens' Musical Theatre Collection
These collections, one for young men and the other for young women, include material from both Broadway and movie musicals. They stress the tastes, singing and acting challenges common to performers. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Teens Speak — 60 Original Character Monologues
Available for boys or girls, ages 13-15 or 16-18 Each of these well-written books has 60 character monologues, specifically for a male or female teen of a fairly narrow age range. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
The Ten Commandments of Theater — Revised and Updated
The gospel according to Stanislavski for young actors This is a ten-chapter, step-by-step handbook to guide theater actors through the acting process from the moment they are first cast in a role until the final curtain comes down. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Ten-Minute Plays for Kids 7-10
Chock-full of activities and worksheets to add dimension and depth to the plays while appealing to various learning styles, you’ll love how versatile this books is! More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Ten-Minute Plays for Middle School
These unique books contain much more than just a dozen age-appropriate plays — they are also a great source of supplemental material to facilitate any middle school group interested in scene work. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Ten-Minute Plays for Teens
These unique books contain much more than just a dozen age-appropriate plays — they are also a great source of supplemental material to facilitate any group of teens interested in scene work. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Ten-Minute Plays for Middle School Performers
Plays for a variety of cast sizes Ranging from duos to groups of up to seven or more, these 18 plays offer short, age-appropriate material and themes that reflect the interests and issues of teens today. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
The Theatre Audition Books
Here are two of the most comprehensive books of monologs ever compiled. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Theatre Games and Beyond
A Creative Approach for Performers With over 140 games, this book stimulates creativity in students of all ages. The games progress from Orientation and Trust to more advanced games that develop senses, coordination and spontaneity. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Theatre Games for Young Performers
Improvisations and exercises for developing acting skills This book tells the how, when, what and why of theatre games for young performers. All the basics of pantomime, improvisations, voice control, monologs and dialogs are presented in game formats. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
The Theatre Machine
A Resource Manual for Teaching Acting The Theatre Machine is literally a "hands on" text for teaching fundamentals of performance. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Theatre Talk
An illustrated dictionary of theatre terms Newly revised, this book is a must for your theatre library! More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Thirty Short Comedy Plays for Teens
Plays for a variety of cast sizes These 30 short plays, ranging in length from three to seven minutes, give actors the opportunity to create outrageous characters in the context of situations they know so well. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Tough Acts to Follow
Seventy-five monologs for teens These monologs take a strong look at teenage attitudes, lifestyles and problems. It focuses on those classic teenage quirks and idiosyncrasies–those weird, twisted qualities that make them teenagers. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
The Twelve Plays of Christmas
Traditional and modern plays for the holidays Here is a joyous pageant of plays by masters through the ages, including Dylan Thomas, Charles Dickens, Thornton Wilder, Langston Hughes and Hans Christian Andersen. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
The Ultimate Audition Book For Teens
A collection of 111 One-Minute Monologue books This series is a wealth of fabulous award-winning material written specifically for today's teens. And the best part? It all happens in a minute! More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
The Ultimate Improv Book
A complete guide to comedy improvisation This text provides the tools you need to start an improvisational team or club at your school. The book presents a complete improv curriculum program divided into valuable class-length units. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Ultimate Monologue Book for Middle School Actors
Volume One The perfect blend of monologs for middle school, this collection deals with that uncomfortable age where students aren't little kids but aren't quite adults yet either. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Vocal Master Class
Want to improve your voice but can’t afford the time or cost of professional lessons? Perfect for all voices at any level, this DVD brings a professional voice coach to you! More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Vocal Warm-Ups: Middle School Edition
A sequel to Vocal Warm-Ups: On the Way! just for middle school and junior high school choirs. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Vocal Warm-Ups: On the Way
Vocal Warm-Ups: On the Way has established itself as the easiest and most enjoyable vocal warm-up CD in existence, used by thousands of vocalists. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
The Way I See It
Fifty values-oriented monologues for teens The real-life values of teenagers are explored in this collection of monologs. Each monolog expresses an opinion of a situation, issue or problem and is written as teens talk and think today. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Wild and Wacky
60 one-minute monologues for kids These 60 monologues focus on the magical moments of delights and discovery that make being a kid one of the best things anyone ever does in life. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Will Power
How to Act Shakespeare in 21 days Actors need never again be confused about where to begin when developing a Shakespearean role! Clear stepping stones have been laid out before them... by Shakespeare himself! More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Winning Monologs for Young Actors
65 honest-to-life characterizations to delight young actors and audiences of all ages These 65 short, original monologs are a rare treat for auditions, speech contests, acting exercises or audience entertainment in a stage review. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
The Young Actor's Book of Improvisation
Dramatic situations from Shakespeare to Spielberg Students can work in greater depth than creative drama usually requires. The book explores a wide range of dramatic moments, such as climactic discovery, confrontation and relationships. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Young Playwrights 101
This clear and crisply written practical text will guide you through the playwriting process, from initial idea to production and submission. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
|
|
Young Women's Monologues from Contemporary Plays #2
Professional auditions for aspiring actresses This eclectic collection of 78 monologues and eight duologues for women from recently produced contemporary plays is ideal for auditions, contests, workshops and acting classes. More... |
|
Return to top
|
|
 33high.png)
