This 8th Edition of Basic Drama Projects retains the structure and features that theatre teachers love!
• Step-by-step guidelines for a speaking project in every chapter
• Theatre Then and Now features that reflect historical influences on the modern theatre
• Complete coverage of theatre basics, technical theatre, elements of acting, creating a character, producing, directing, playwriting, and more
• Chapters on musical theatre, comedy, television, and movies
• Features such as Career Focus and Masters of the Craft that bring relevancy to the modern theatre
• A Handbook that provides additional information
A Theatrical Miscellany section of high-interest information details
• most often recommended playwrights and their works
• top ten high school musicals and dramas
• top ten playwriting tips
• theatrical superstitions
• and more!
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Perfect for both beginning and advanced theatre and technical theatre courses—students are actively involved in learning, a must in a drama course. Presented in a structure and with features that theatre teachers love.
FEATURES
• step-by-step guidelines for a presentation project in every chapter
• complete coverage of theatre basics, technical theatre, elements of acting, creating a character, producing, directing, playwriting, and more
• spotlight on national standards such as personal creativity, the role of theatre in society, and the rich contributions of diverse cultures to both global and American theatre
• reflects dynamic changes in film, television, and electronic media resulting from the impact of digital technology
• features on cultural heritage, the language of theatre, and historical timelines
• coverage of career skills includes careers in and outside of theatre and the usefulness of theatrical experience in higher education
Annotated Teacher’s Edition
An extensive wraparound Teacher’s Edition includes a reproduction of the complete Student Edition surrounded by support materials contributed by drama teachers—teaching tips, individual and group activities, writing prompts, and substitute teacher lesson plans.
Teacher Resource Binder with ExamView
This binder is full of activities that extend and assess student learning. More than 150 blackline masters provide introductory activities for the Student Edition, standards-aligned activities and project support, peer evaluation, chapter and unit quizzes, cornerstone assessments, and forms for a complete play production.