Overview

A reference for high school theatre teachers covering both curricular and extracurricular problems – everything from how to craft a syllabus for a theatre class to what to say to parents about a student's participation in a school play.

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Author:   Raina S. Ames
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   Routledge
Edition:   New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.370kg
ISBN:  

9780878302024

ISBN 10:   0878302026
Pages:   196
Publication Date:   22 September 2005
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

PART I: Curricular High School Theatre Chapter 1: Developing a High School Theatre Curriculum Chapter 2: Discipline when Dealing with Students Chapter 3: Curricula / Texts Chapter 4: Parent Relationships Chapter 5: Administrator Relationships PART II: Extracurricular High School Theatre - Building an After School Program Chapter 6: Extracurricular Program Responsibilities and the Value of Saying No Chapter 7: Scheduling and Time Management: Inherent Problems Chapter 8: Casting Issues Chapter 9: Discipline and Ethical Issues Chapter 10: Overview: Maintaining Excellence APPENDICES (OR You're only as good as the things you can steal) A Course Syllabi B Board Approved Class Proposals C Sample Schedules D Sample Audition Form E Class Assignments, Activities and Lesson Plan Ideas F Lecture Notes & Handouts G Sample Exams: History & Analysis of Theatre H Sample Grading Rubrics I Suggested Audition Pieces for Young Actors & Source Guides J Three Character Analysis Ideas K Technical Request Form L Sample Press Releases: Short & Long Formats M Computer Software to Have N Performance & Classroom Contracts O Sample Parental Agreement Letter P Resources for Teachers Q Sample Blocking Notation

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Raina S. Ames is Director of Theatre Education for the Department of Theatre and Dance at the University of New Hampshire. She has also taught high school theater, speech, and English.

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