Following on from the 50th anniversary of the birth of Theatre in Education in Britain in 2015, this is an essential and timely companion to the story of TIE. It contextualizes it within the political and educational landscape of the last fifty years and examines its legacy today. Through this, Roger Wooster offers insights into future possibilities and applications in the field of Applied Theatre, drama in schools and pedagogical theory. With examples and analysis of international developments in TIE, and a foreword by Philip Taylor (NYU, USA), the volume provides a wide-ranging account of past and current practice. Across its three sections the volume examines the origins, work and legacy of TIE, considering for the first time its practical details. Each section features an Afterword by a leading practitioner reflecting on the work (including Warwick Dobson, Chris Vine and Anthony Jackson), and chapters draw on case studies and interviews with key practitioners. Chapter summaries and a companion website further enhance the text as a valuable teaching resource for theatre educators.

Mas que una simple historia de amor, esta obra es un reflejo de los conflictos humanos que forman parte de la sociedad; donde sus personajes enfrentan con vigor las adversidades que la vida les situa en el camino para impedir su felicidad; teniendo que vencer el silencio para lograrla. Un nino separado a temprana edad de al lado de su madre es llevado a los Estados Unidos por su padre, quien en un tragico accidente muere, dejandolo solo a la edad de siete anos. Como sobreviviente del accidente, el nino, que viajaba con su padre, es encontrado por un matrimonio que inicia su proceso de adopcion y durante muchos anos le ocultan su verdadera identidad por el egoismo de no perder su carino. Con el correr de los anos su madre adoptiva antes de morir le confiesa que el fue un nino adoptado y le da algunas pistas para que pueda encontrar su verdadera identidad e ir a la busqueda de su madre biologica y sus raices.. Un amor sublime y apasionado surgido en las tinieblas de este conflicto se ve en peligro de sucumbir ante la incertidumbre de sus personajes envueltos en un inaudito silencio que, solo una confesion inesperada, logra romper.

Written specifically for GCSE students by academics in the field, the Methuen Drama GCSE Guides conveniently gather indispensable resources and tips for successful understanding and writing all in one place, preparing students to approach their exams with confidence. Key features include a critical commentary of the play with extensive, clearly labelled analyses on themes, characters and context. They take studying drama even further with sections on dramatic technique, critical reception, related works, fascinating behind-the-scenes interviews with playwrights, directors or actors, and a helpful glossary of dramatic terms. In Simon Stephens's multi-award-winning stage adaptation of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, based on Mark Haddon's novel, Christopher's investigation into the death of the neighbour's dog tears his world apart and confronts him with the struggle to survive when everything feels foreign. Carefully following the requirements of GCSE English Literature assessment objectives, these studies include expert advice on how to write about modern drama. With featured activities for group study and independent work, they are versatile and valuable to students and teachers alike.

Drama provides a powerful teaching tool for children to internalise and comprehend deeply what they learn more broadly at school. In Waldorf schools, lesson-informed drama makes up an integral part of the curriculum. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of theatre used in teaching for the enrichment of lessons and the health of a class. From his long and rich experience, Arthur Pittis offers a well-written and comprehensive description of how plays can be chosen, cast, costumed, staged, rehearsed and performed in any class. With thorough referencing and careful attention to possible pitfalls, he demonstrates how to enjoy drama as a teaching lynch pin. The book includes original and adaptable plays for a range of levels as well as resources for finding further appropriate plays which will enliven a joy of learning in school.

a children's tale about a, six year old that dosen't seem to know how to stay out of trouble or causing confusion with her smart mouth and snappy attitude

Despite his vast wealth Scrooge is a miserable and mean spirited man. He is infamous for his devious dealings, uncharitable nature and his hatred for anything related to Christmas. However, during a visit from his deceased business partner, Jacob Marley, Scrooge is informed he must accompany three ghosts on a life-changing journey to face his past misdemeanors. Over the space of one night Scrooge is forced to face up to his past and present, as well as glimpse what his future may look like should he continue in his cruel and heartless ways. Performed in one act, this interpretation of A Christmas Carol is set in the modern day and features much of the original narrative and characters from the Charles Dickens novel as well as several new names, places and scenes.

Beginning drama with very young children can be a daunting prospect, but the benefits for children performing to an audience are endless. Developing speaking and listening skills, boosting self-confidence and self-esteem, developing language skills and using expressive arts are all specified as both prime and specific areas of learning in the EYFS 2012. Early Years performances need to be approached in the correct way and include lots of repetitive movements, actions, rhymes, songs and music. They need to be highly interactive, incredibly simple and above all fun for all concerned! This Little Book is a toolbox of techniques and ideas, which can be used within any Early Years drama activity including mime, facial expression and gesture, clapping and rhythms, statues and tableaux, creation and use of props and dressing up.

A modern parable set against the backdrop of the first Old Firm clash of the season. Funny, hard-hitting and thought-provoking, the second edition of Scarfed for Life tells the story of two teenage friends caught in the crossfire of polite suburban prejudice and garden equipment. Ideal for secondary school students, the play draws on what sectarianism and prejudice actually mean to young Glaswegians, and how it affects them and their peers. Scarfed for Life is a hard-hitting play based on the experiences of discrimination and prejudice among the young people of Glasgow. The play toured secondary schools in Scotland in 2011 and Scottish prisons in 2013. The language in this edition has been revised specifically with school-age students in mind, and is an ideal, issue-led play for students 14+.

When a young teenage boy ventures into an old bookstore; things become very mysterious. The book takes him on an adventure no one understands.

The Tempest like you have never read it before: quick, fun, and easy to understand. Designed for 9-18+ actors, kids of all ages, or anyone who wants to enjoy and loosely understand Shakespeare's play.

What you will get: Fun 3 melodramatic modifications for group sizes: 9-11+ 12-15+ 14-18+ Actual lines from Shakespeare's play mixed in Creatively funny interpretations of the remaining script A delightfully funny rendition that is easy for ADULTS to understand too A kid who loves Shakespeare

This mini-melodramatic masterpiece is sure to be a doorway for your child to love all the classics. Shakespeare is difficult enough in class or watching on stage, let alone trying to teach the stories to children, but as the author's mantra states in the book, "there is no better way to learn than to have fun " Kids who have read this have also eventually purchased Shakespeare's entire works and have completed 'hero' reports on Shakespeare at school. Guaranteed to have you coming back for more

It is a story of a troubled young teenager growing up poor in Seattle, Washington. He finds himself engulfed in a dysfunctional family with a hustler father, mother strung out on drugs, domestic violence, guns, and the lure of gangs. Many teens live under similar conditions that lead them to abusing drugs, violence, and mistrusting adults. But what happens when the only person who loves you suddenly up and dies? Alrick Hollingsworth's story reflects the day-to-day life of impoverished at-risk American teenagers; who truly come to believe, they are stuck in this world all alone

"'...bubbles over with imaginative ideas which could be used to good effect by non-specialist as well as seasoned drama teachers. Excellent resource for primary, secondary and other drama teachers.'"
- Teaching Drama Magazine, Spring 2013.

"'..this book cheered me up. Buy it and smile. There will be a lot of laughter in your classroom.'"
- Drama Magazine, Spring 2013.

This sequel to the best-selling 101 Drama Games and Activities contains inspirational and engaging games and exercises suitable for children, young people and adults. The activities can be used in drama lessons and workshops as well as during rehearsal and devising periods.

The book includes lively and fun warm-up games, as well as activities to develop concentration, focus and team building. The drama strategies can be used as creative tools to explore themes and characters. There are dozens of ideas for developing improvisation (which can be extended over several sessions). There are many new activities for exploring storytelling skills as well as mime and movement.

With Christmas just around the corner, she had already stirred up interest from the window-shoppers. Mothers and grandmothers stopped and smiled at the doll in the window, and little girls from well-to-do families dressed in coats and hats and mittens jumped up and down with delight when they saw the beautiful doll in the pink dress. But there was something special about this poor little girl with the big brown eyes who had just been in his store. Diane A Casten lives with her Husband Ken Casten in Rancho Mirage Ca.

Drama Start 2 is a collection of drama activities and plays suitable for children between the ages of nine and twelve. This book is also suitable for anyone working with children in a setting where drama is used, such as community groups, out-of-school care facilities, therapeutic group work and so on. The book is accessible and easy to follow. It is divided into two parts: Part 1 - Drama Games Part 2 - Plays Each section provides educators/leaders with a variety of creative and imaginative ideas to stimulate drama activities in many different settings.