Theatre Games and Beyond - A Creative Approach for Young Performers

A theatre teacher's 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

All of the essential elements are explored and sample workshops provide a guide for using the games

Anyone working with young (or old) performers in schools, colleges, or community theatre will find this theatre book a valuable resource

The book is divided in to 12 Units ...

Group Orientation
Trust
Warming Up
Developing the Senses
Coordination and Interaction
Cooperation
Reality
Sensitivity and Communication
Transformation, Discovery and Spontaneity
Characters and Stories
Drawing to Music
Creative Quotations

168 pages