Here is the perfect way to bring drama into your classroom!  Designed for groups of up to 35 students, narrative-mime theatre (which virtually eliminates line memorization!)  involves children of all ages and abilities in stunning dramatic performances.  This book provides you with tools to get started:  the mechanics of producing and directing a play; information on creating costumes, sets, and musical instruments; guidelines for developing a rehearsal schedule; warm-up acting exercises; illustrated dance step instructions; and methods for both formal and informal performances.  Explore the richness and diversity of five cultures-West African, Mayan, Native American, Japanese, and British-with these five full-length, reproducible scripts.  Create your own classroom production with storytellers, a sound crew, actors, and props.  Playful, dramatic illustrations set the scene for each culture, and follow-up research questions explore the history and theatrical traditions of each one.

(200 pages, 8½ x 11, paperback)

ISBN

Textbook

978-0-86651-832-1