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Johnson, Maureen; Vanek, Matt – Teaching Theatre, 2000
Describes a project focusing on "absurdist theatre"--reflecting the hopelessness of postwar Europe. Focuses on the major themes of the movement such as isolation, chaos, and individuality. Discusses absurd improvisations, broadening the scope into visual arts movements such as Dadaism, Surrealism, and Futurism, and applying theories to…
Descriptors: Improvisation, Instructional Innovation, Program Development, Secondary Education
Slaight, Craig; Johnson, Maureen; Norton, Joe; Wright, Michael; Salvatore, Joe; Glick, Donna; Berkson, David; Houston, Marianna; Miller, Bruce; Uno, Roberta; Newman, John D.; Gregg, Stephen – Teaching Theatre, 2001
Presents essays entitled "Safe Spaces,""This Is Our Part,""Theatre and Community,""Real People Performing in Real Time,""Express One's Heart,""The Lessons of Popular Culture,""The Context of a Play,""The Human Condition,""A Need for New Tools,""Defiantly…
Descriptors: Crisis Management, Elementary Secondary Education, Popular Culture, Teaching Experience
Glickman, Steven; Johnson, Maureen – Teaching Theatre, 1999
Offers an edited version of an online dialog between two theatre educators: one a middle school math teacher who was asked to take over his school's elective theatre class on five days notice; and the other a long-time middle school theatre teacher. (SR)
Descriptors: Beginning Teachers, Collegiality, Curriculum, Electronic Mail