Lists 122 research reports on acting, arts management, arts projects, evaluations of drama and theater, biographies, curricula, drama, dramatic dance and play, film and television, history, international theater for young audiences, puppetry, resources, script analysis, special populations, storytelling, teacher education, theater in education,…

The paper describes a theater workshop for children with learning disabilities, and discusses its benefits, including improved oral and written language, self esteem, and self control. Comments of actors involved in the workshop are included. (CL)

Outlines the inception and evolution of "The Bonderman," a workshop devoted to the development of new theatre works for young audiences. Explains that the Bonderman is committed to: the development of the playwright; the development of the individual play; and the ongoing dialogue about the creation of new work for young audiences. Describes the…

Discusses the author's experience as a playwright and teacher of public readings of early drafts of new plays. Explains the Five Step Model for these readings as follows: prepare the playwright before the reading; prepare the audience with a precurtain speech; after the reading, establish discussion ground rules; remember these guidelines during…

Provides the history of the Sundance Institute, which has grown to help many artists in hopes of contributing unique and original voices to the culture of the country. Describes the present structure of the institute and details the work of the 2002 lab. Notes that as the Sundance Theatre Lab continues to bring theatre artists of all disciplines…

Describes the work of Edith de Nancrede in developing theater programs for youth at Chicago's Hull-House during the early part of the twentieth century. Describes how her intense dedication to theater and education contributed to the success of Hull-House and to the achievements of its leader, Jane Addams. (PRA)

Describes ASSITEJ (Association Internationale de Theatre pour l'Enfance et la Jeunesse) which has provided influential stimuli for changes in children's theater since 1965. Provides additional support for the establishment of ASSITEJ as a significant force behind changes in children's theater, focusing on the International Congress of ASSITEJ held…

Offers impressions and reflections engendered by a trip to Reykjavic on similarities and differences in youth drama and theater in Iceland and the United States. Describes classes in creative drama, plays for young audiences, teachers, actors, directors, and the ASSITEJ/Iceland. (PRA)

This factsheet describes a theater workshop in London, England, called Chicken Shed, in which children with and without disabilities or learning difficulties work together to produce performances for public audiences. The factsheet describes the members of the theater workshop, the group's philosophy, the opportunities it offers, the impact of…

For four years Colorado Caravan has brought plays and workshops to an average of 60,000 people a year in all parts of the state, focusing on performing in schools but also reaching out to mental institutions, community centers, prisons, hospitals, and homes for the elderly. This document contains four training manuals which provide practical…

Describes an effective secondary school theatre program. Covers values, curriculum, production, audiences, class operations, standards, student directors, and pressures. (PD)

Examines the making and redesigning of the romance stories (in comic-book form) in drama in education workshops conducted in a rural South African high school. Brings together practice and theory that were independently conceived, so that they can mutually inform one another. Analyses the narrative outline which kick-started the comic development…

Designed for workshop or classroom use, this collection of short plays for two actors is a source of material for auditions and readings and a valuable training tool for acting classes. The collection contains plays for men only, plays for women only, plays for men and women, plays with a wide variety of roles, plays of comedy and serious drama,…