BOOKS
Helpful books for teaching or learning about Child Dramatics
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Kids Take the Stage:
Helping Young People Discover the Creative Outlet of Theater
by: Lenka Peterson & Dan O'Connor; fwd. by Paul Newman
This book is extremely helpful for people approaching Child Dramatics from any (or no) field of experience
The contents include:
Exercises, Improvs and Games (in most chapters for good measure & back-ups)
The Basics
Developing Skills
How to choose and create a show
Auditions, Casting, Scheduling, & Technical aspects
Staging and Blocking
Rehearsals "With Heart"
Presenting the final show
Working with Older kids
On Stage: Theater Games & Activities for Kids