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Bashian, Kathleen Ryniker – Momentum, 1993
Describes a yearlong project at 12 Catholic middle schools in the Diocese of Arlington, Virginia, to incorporate the plays of William Shakespeare into the curriculum. Teachers attended university lectures and directed students in performances of the plays. Concludes that Shakespeare can be understood and enjoyed by middle school students. (BCY)
Descriptors: Acting, Curriculum Enrichment, Drama, Elementary Secondary Education
Bogar, Thomas A. – Teaching Theatre, 2000
Discusses the arduous task of casting and directing untrained middle and secondary school actors in terms of auditioning, getting started, planning for the first meeting, focusing on the obvious, rehearsing, learning the lines, becoming the character, running work-through rehearsals, and doing run-throughs and performances. Notes not to forget to…
Descriptors: Acting, Middle Schools, Production Techniques, Secondary Education
Peer reviewedDynak, Dave – Stage of the Art, 1998
Describes a three-week summer theater program for middle and high school students. Discusses the reconstructing of Shakespeare's play "Hamlet" by students in the class from prior viewings of movie versions of the play and from students' past experiences with the play. Includes the play script as rewritten by the students. (CR)
Descriptors: Acting, Class Activities, Learning Strategies, Middle Schools
