Theatre Games and Beyond

by Amiel Schotz

Book Overview

For teachers everywhere, this is a handbook of over 140 theatre games designed to stimulate creativity in students of all ages. The games progress from Orientation (Face to Face, You and Me) and Trust (Catch Me Falling, Lead the Blind) to more advanced games that develop the senses, coordination, and spontaneity. A section on characters and stories builds improvisational acting skills, and all of the essential elements of acting and character development...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1566080398
• ISBN13: 9781566080392
• Release Date: April 2003
• Publisher: Meriwether Publishing
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

A Great Source for Beginners...

...and a good refresher course for theater educators or others who use the arts in the classroom. The games are organized into 12 units with titles such as "Trust" and "Reality," that guide your search for the right exercise, although I have found that randomly leafing through the pages proves equally as effective. The author places no age restrictions on the games, but most will work easily for students K-6, and many can be expanded or modified for older students. The quotations section in Unit 12 is especially inspirational and provocative. Schotz's style and attention to detail will reassure beginners.