WHEN John Douglas's uncle offered to educate his nephew for the ministry, the boy was less enthusiastic than his mother. He did not remonstrate, however, for it had been the custom of generations for at least one son of each Douglas family to preach the gospel of Calvinism, and his father's career as an architect and landscape gardener had not left him much capital.

Verbatim and Documentary Theatre in Australia has been written specifically for the NSW HSC topic on Verbatim Theatre. Focusing on the plays set for the topic-The Laramie Project; Aftershocks; Parramatta Girls; Run Rabbit Run, Minefields and Miniskirts-the book provides project and production history, commentary and analysis, reviews and audience reactions, as well as interviews with the creators of the plays: Each play is explored in its social context, and in the context of the history and range of documentary and 'real life' forms of contemporary drama.

Four Greek Plays aims to introduce younger readers for the first time to Greek tragedy through the medium of "Oedipus the King" and "Antigone," and to comedy through Aristophanes' "Acharnians" and "Peace." McLeish produces an adaptation of the plays which is intended to remove many of the immediate barriers to understanding by the beginner.They are written to be accessible for use in schools and for performance, and contain no Greek text.

An hilarious sequel to "Alex and The Warrior."

Incorporating the themes of friendship and what it means to belong, "Alex and the Winter Star" is not only play jam packed with adventure, danger and magic, but is underlined by important concepts and issues.

Ideal for young actors and schools, Alex's new adventures are sure to capture the imagination of young readers, sending them spinning into a mystical world of possibilities.

This book contains three of Wilde's short stories adapted into enchanting plays for young children. The Selfish Giant chases away spring and summer, leaving the garden in a permanent winter. Only when the giant realises his selfishness and opens his garden to the local children does the summer return bringing with it warmth, brightness and joy. The people of the town celebrate the unveiling of their new statue of The Happy Prince. But all is not as it seems with this new golden statue. In his desire to help the poor and suffering in the town, the Prince persuades a migrating swallow to assist him, and a timeless tale of love and kindness is born. What makes a good friend? Little Hans' best friend is Hugh the Miller but while Hans is happy to share all the lovely flowers and fruit from his garden, Hugh isn't quite so generous with his own things. Join three lively characters in "The Devoted Friend" as they explore the ups and downs of friendship in this new play for the very young.

Jamal and Bibi have a dream. To lead Australia to soccer glory in the next World Cup. But first they must face landmines, pirates, storms and assassins. Can Jamal and his family survive their incredible journey and get to Australia? Adapted for the stage by Patricia Cornelius from Morris Gleitzman's best-selling novel, Boy Overboard depicts a deeply human side of the 'asylum seekers' issue by following the journey of Jamal and Bibi from Afghanistan to Australia. Based on real life events, this is a moving play about young people overcoming the confusion of war, politics and the search for a safe haven.

From "The Persians"
"Defeat is impossible
Defeat is unthinkable
We have always been the favorites of fate.
Fortune has cupped us
In her golden palms.
It has only been a matter
Of choosing our desire. Which fruit
To pick from the nodding tree."

This chilling passage is from Ellen McLaughlin's new adaptation of "The Persians "by Aeschylus, the earliest surviving play in Western literature, an elegy for a fallen civi-lization and a warning to its new conqueror. As Margo Jefferson wrote in the "New York Times," "The play is a true classic: we see the present and the future right there, inside the past. And when writers give us a 'new version' (a translation or adaptation) of a classic, they both serve and use it. They serve the playwright's gifts by refusing to simplify. But they can't just imitate. Every age has its own rhythms and drives. The classic must make us feel the new acutely. Ellen McLaughlin serves and uses "The Persians "with true power and grace."

Also included in this volume: "Iphigenia and Other Daughters "(from Euripides and Sophocles); "The Trojan Women "(Euripides); "Helen "(Euripides); and "Lysistrata "(Aristophanes), all powerfully realized and as relevant today as when they were first performed.

Ellen McLaughlin's plays include "Days and Nights Within, A Narrow Bed, Infinity's House" and "Tongue of a Bird," which have been widely produced. She is a past finalist for the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize and was the co-winner of the Great American Play Contest. Also an accomplished actor, Ms. McLaughlin is most known for having originated the part of the Angel in Tony Kushner's "Angels in America," appearing in every U.S. production throughits Broadway run.

The three plays in this book were written and designed to develop the reading skill of children through a fun and exciting format. Creative thinking, writing and comprehension worksheets are contained at the end of each play. Key word attack techniques are located on the last page of the book. The main characters in each play are ten children, who are suddenly placed into very challenging situations. The children are faced with adventures, which require leadership, courage, teamwork and creative thinking in order to survive. The author has a doctorate in cognitive studies, a master of science degree in reading and a bachelor of science degree in history and physical education. He has many years of successful teaching experience. The majority of his experience is in the field of diagnostic and developmental reading. Classmates, friends and family members will enjoy reading and learning from the excitement and fun offered by the contents contained in all three of the plays contained in this book.

Since these monologues were first published in 2002 they have been used by hundreds of schools and organisations who have found them indispensable in countering bullying and increasing overall empathy amongst students. In the text they are labelled for girls (G) or boys (B) though many can be transposed quite easily. They have been recently updated to cover social media, cyberbullying, sexting, and parental abuse.

Lo ngumdlalo weshashalazi osuselwe embangweni wezinsizwa kubangwa izintombi nemingcele, kuze kulwe izigodi ngenxa yezinqumo ezijulile zothando nokujula kothando lwezithandani. Two young men compete for the love of a maiden. This results in faction fights between neighbouring clans with the two factions drawing boundaries and taking sides.

Includes: EThe Flying DoctorE (Molire) U EThe Love of Three OrangesE (Carlo Gozzi) U EEscape to FreedomE (Ossie Davis) U ENo WorriesE (David Holman) U ESoul Gone HomeE (Langston Hughes) U and more!

The New Generation Play Project was a daring experiment in American children's theatre. Begun in 1989 by a consortium that included the Seattle Children's Theatre, The Children's Theatre Company of Minneapolis, Stage One: The Louisville Children's Theatre, and the Honolulu Theatre for Youth, the NGPP raised half a million dollars to commission major American dramatists to create new works for young people and to produce these plays over a several-year period.

This book provides the full text of the plays produced through the NGPP: Constance Congdon, Beauty and the BeastVelina Hasu Houston, Hula HeartTina Howe, East of the Sun and West of the MoonLen Jenkin, The Invisible ManMark Medoff, Kringle's WindowEric Overmyer, Duke Kahanamoku vs. The SurfnappersMichael Weller, DogbrainY York, The Witch of Blackbird Pond

In his introduction, Coleman Jennings describes the work of the NGPP, some of the controversies surrounding its selection of playwrights who do not ordinarily write for young audiences, as well as the playwrights' reactions to the project, and the critical reception of the plays. Suzan Zeder, one of the nation's leading playwrights for family audiences, supplies the foreword.

Adapted from Andy Griffiths' and Terry Denton's phenomenally successful Treehouse book series, Richard Tulloch's play - The 13-Storey Treehouse - is action-packed, full of laughs...with a see-through swimming pool, a tank full of man-eating sharks and a lemonade fountain! Imagine living in a 13-storey treehouse that includes a secret underground laboratory, self-making beds, a vegetable vaporiser and a marshmallow machine that shoots marshmallows into your mouth? Well Andy and Terry are lucky enough to live in one, where they have a series of completely mad adventures. And today Andy and Terry manage to get their dates all mixed up. They thought that they were going to rehearse their new play, The 13-Storey Treehouse, except they forgot to write it! And to make matters worse, they need to find flying cats, a mermaid, a sea monster, an invasion of monkeys, and a giant gorilla! Despite not having any of these things, they do have a box of costumes and props, some pretty awesome technology and friends to help out! Includes illustrations by Terry Denton from the book of the same name Part of the bestselling Treehouse publishing phenomenon Author has adapted original stage production to increase total number of parts - there are some fifteen individual speaking parts, with scope for an ensemble to play the stage crew and invading monkeys, as well as operating puppets

Six Plays for Children by Aurand Harris brings together a variety of dramatic forms that have enormously enriched the literature of children's theatre in this country and around the world. These works by this respected children's theatre playwright show Harris's great versatility: in the commedia dell'arte of Androcles and the Lion; the musical melodrama Rags to Riches; the sober, absurd comedy Punch and Judy; the realistic historical drama Steal Away Home; the farce Peck's Bad Boy; and the musical review Yankee Doodle. Each of the six plays exhibits a vital theatricality which is sure to win a child's attention and response.

Editor Coleman A. Jennings traces Harris's development as a playwright in a biographical study based on interviews with Harris. This enlightening section treats Harris's philosophy and teaching methods, as well as his creative process.

O tshabe maemo! Bontsi bo a tle bo ikane gore fa bo ka neelwa maemo, bo ka ikoba. Gantsi fa motho a simolola go ntsha tlhogo, a neetswe maemo, a sotle batho ba ba mo thusitseng go bona maemo ao.Life is full of surprises! People often say that if they could be given good and respectable positions, they will behave in suitably humble ways - but talk is cheap.

Raletollo Reuben Setshogoe o belegetswe kwa Tlhakong (Mabeskraal) ka ngwaga wa 1945 Ngwanatsele a tlhola 20. O simolotse sekolo ka 1949 kwa Mabeskraal Primary a le mmotlana thata. Ka 1961 a falola mophato wa borataro. O ne a falola Lokwalo borobedi ka 1964 kwa Rakoko High. Ka 1965 o ne a ya go dira kwa Matlosane (Klerksdorp) le ba ga Hunt Louischers & Herbun Mine Poles Department. Ka 1966 o ne a ya go ithutela borutabana kwa Bethel Training College mme a folola H.P.T.C. ka 1967. Ka 1968 o ne a ya go ruta kwa Tswelelang Primary mo Meadowlands.

An engaging classroom playscript. Blending science fiction with the dangers of human ambition, this is a story of scientific discovery turned nightmare. There are many whispered questions when medical student Griffin arrives at a small village wrapped in bandages; however, no one can guess the true reason for his disguise. Terror, revenge and chaos ensue as Griffin, and those around him, come to terms with the effects of his latest experiment.

Kategoriewenner van SAVI-Via Afrika Vertalersprys 2006 vir uitmuntende vertaling. Inwoners van Nieu-Bethesda praat van hulle dorpie en die omgewing as die Vallei, en Athol Fugard het sy inspirasie vir sy karakters, Veronica en Buks, in die dorpie gekry. Die storie is op die oog af eenvoudig: Die ou bruin man, Buks, is lief vir die stuk grond waar hy groente kweek. Hy hoop dat sy kleindogter by hom sal bly en die waarde van die grond besef. Sy wil egter 'n gewilde sangeres word en tot Buks se groot teleurstelling besluit sy om Johannesburg toe te trek. Sy probleem word vererger deur die feit dat 'n wit man (Die Skrywer) die stuk grond wil koop. Die belangrikste kwessies en verhoudings in die drama word meesterliker al komplekser gemaak. Aan die einde van die stuk is daar 'n groot gevoel van verlies, maar daar is ook 'n gevoel van versoening en groei wanneer Buks en Die Skrywer saam op die plaas die toekoms inbeweeg. Lied van die Vallei besing eintlik die menslike vreugdes en konflik waaruit die lewe bestaan. Die drama wat oorspronklik in Engels geskryf is, heet Valley Song. Dit is deur Idil Sheard, 'n opvoedkundige en inwoner van Nieu-Bethesda, vertaal. "'n Flink tempo en oortuigende dialoog wat gemaklik oor die tong rol." Janie Oosthuysen, bekende vertaler van kinderliteratuur "Lied van die Vallei is 'n ontroerende oorgangsdrama: van grootword en oud word, van die ou orde wat moet plek maak vir die nuwe en van groei wat met verlies gepaard moet gaan. Die persoonlike klein storie roep 'n groter politieke situasie sonder geforseerdheid op. En soos Buks sy handvol Karoo pampoenpitte plant, plant ook die goed geoefende Fugard sy eenvoudige en gestroopte beelde om 'n wereld van kompleksiteit op te roep. Hierdie is 'n ideale kennismaking met 'n teaterteks. Nie net is dit 'n beeldskone en lekker `leesbare' drama nie, maar dit onthul ook soveel oor die tegnieke en konvensies van die teater as spel.

Join James as he escapes from his horrible aunts and sets off inside the peach on his wonderful adventures. This dramatization of Roald Dahl's hugely popular book can be staged in school, acted out at home or simply read together by a group of friends. With suggestions for staging, props and lighting. Roald Dahl died in 1990 but his books continue to be worldwide bestsellers. Richard George was an American elementary school teacher when he adapted James and the Giant Peach as a school play. Roald Dahl loved it and wrote an introduction.

Eno ke kokoanyo ya diterama tse di farologaneng. Bakwadi ba diterama tse di mo bukeng eno ba re tlhagisetsa ka ditiragalo tse di diragalang letsatsi le letsatsi mo matshelong a rona. This anthology of short plays covers a range of everyday subjects and concerns that are of universal interest and relevance.

This is NZ's first 'Graphic Play', presented as a series of full colour drawings and text, and designed to be imaginatively interpreted for the stage. It tells the story of an airplane, who, when it realises it shouldnt physically be able to fly, begins plummeting to its death. It is up to one of the passengers, to convince the airplane that there is a point in continuing to fly or else he, and hundreds more, will die when the plane crashes. It's as ideal for a skilled, professional ensemble as it is for a collective of young, intelligent, adventurous devisers hungry for an extremely unusual and exciting challenge. It will hold equal audience appeal for small children and cynical old adults.