SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY OF TITLES IN
                 EDUCATIONAL THEATRE PRACTICE, GRADES 7-12
                                    Compiled by (the fabulous) Johnny Saldana
 

Textbooks for Students

    DesRochers, Rick, ed. SUDDEN THEATRE: MONOLOGUES AND SCENES FOR TODAY'S TEENS. Boston: Baker's Plays, 1991.
Excerpts from the teenage plays of the Baker's Plays catalogue, such as Voices from the High School and Inside/Out. Excellent for classroom scene studies.

    Lee, Robert L. ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE: THE BOOK FOR STUDENTS OF DRAMA AND THEATRE ARTS. Tucson: ARLIE Educators' Division, 1991-1994.
An overview of acting, theatre production, and theatre history; sequenced in Lee's particular order as taught in his classroom. Order from the publisher at P0 Box 57641, Tucson, AZ 85732, (520) 747-7344.

    Mobley, Jonniepat. PLAY PRODUCTION TODAY, 5th edition. Lincolnwood, IL:
National Textbook Company, 1996.
An overview of production methods for the secondary school production class. Includes aspects of history woven throughout. Classifies subject matter by integrated units.

    Schanker, Harry H. and Katherine Ommanney. THE STAGE & THE SCHOOL,
7th edition. Mission Hills, CA: Glencoe/McGraw-HiIl, 1997.
Perhaps the most widely used high school textbook in theatre. Provides a general overview of the field, profusely illustrated; includes scenes for classroom use. Includes teacher's manual with supplemental tests and activities.

    Tanner, Fran Averett. BASIC DRAMA PROJECTS, 6th edition. Clark Publishing, Inc., 1995.
A widely used textbook for high school theatre students. Fairly traditional and sequencial curriculum.
Includes teacher's manual with assignment sheets and sample tests.
 

Textbooks for Teachers

    Belt, Lynda D. IMPROV GAME BOOK II. Puyallup, WA: Thespis Productions, 1994.
Improvisational games for "Theatre Sports" contests. Includes numerous scenarios. Order from the publisher at 2010 1~h Ave., S.E., Puyallup, WA 98372, (208) 848-5927.

    _________ and Rebecca Stockley. TEACHING IMPROVISATION THROUGH
THEATRE SPORTS. Puyallup, WA: Thespis Productions, 1994.
Improvisational games for "Theatre Spo~s" contests. Includes numerous scenarios and directions for
ogranizing a Theatre Sports Event. Order from the publisher at 2010 1~h Ave., S.E., Puyallup, WA
98372, (208) 848-5927.

    Bernardi, Philip. IMPROVISATION STARTERS. White Hall, VA: Betterway
Publications, Inc., 1992.
A collection of over 900 scenarios, ideas and stimuli for non-verbal and verbal improvisation in the
classroom.

    Boal, Augusto. GAMES FOR ACTORS & NON-ACTORS. New York:
Routledge, 1992.
An essential text of Boal's games, improvisation, and performance structures (including Forum Theatre) from his Theatre of the Oppressed

    Bray, Errol. PLAYBUILDING: A GUIDE FOR GROUP CREATION OF PLAYS
WITH YOUNG PEOPLE. Portsmouth: Heinemann, 1994.
Originally published in Australia, this text ofters ste;}~by-step suggestions for developing perfonnance or    presentation works through improvisational methods. Also includes examples of works developed by Bray's students.

    Chapman, Gerald: TEACHING YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS. Portsmouth: Heinemann, 1991.
Stepby-step methods and practical suggestions for generating plays from young people.

    Christen, Lesley. DRAMA SKILLS FOR LIFE: A HANDBOOK FOR SECONDARY TEACHERS. Portsmouth: Heinemann, 1992.
Non-verbal and veroal improvisation exercises based on such themes as ritual, power, inner strength, struggle, and others.

    Cossa, Mario, Sally S. Fleischmann Ember, Lauren Grover, and Jennifer L.
Hazelwood. ACTING OUT: THE WORKBOOK. Washington, DC: Accelerated
Development, 1996.
A collection of scenarios for improvisation focusing on adolescent social issues. Contains good
alternatives for action and excellent discussion questions

    Courtney, Richard. THE DRAMATIC CURRICULUM. New York: Drama Book Specialists (Publishers), 1980.
Theory-based, developmental approach to structuring drama content from pre-school to college. Dense reading, and some of the developmental theories are Out of date.

    Cranston, Jerneral. W. TRANSFORMATIONS THROUGH DRAMA: A
TEACHER'S GUIDE TO EDUCATIONAL DRAMA, GRADES K-8. Lanham: Univ. Press of America, 1991.
A holistic approach to drama with emphasis on right brain learning and social issues.

    Donaldson, Karen B. McLean. THROUGH STUDENTS' EYES: COMBATING
RACISM IN UNITED STATES SCHOOLS. Westport, CT: Praeger, 1996.
Qualitative study of an anti-racism theatre project at a secondary school; excellent research base and
eloquently written; Ph.D. dissertation by Karen B. Donaldson: "Racism in U.S. Schools: Assessing the  impact of an Anti-Racistt'Multicultural Arts Curriculum on High School Students in a Peer Education Program," University of Massachusetts, Amherst, 1994

    Goodwillie, Barbara. BREAKING THROUGH: DRAMA STRATEGIES FOR 10'S
10 15'S. Rowayton: New Plays, Inc.? 1986.
A supplemental handbook for teachers working with older children and adolescents; handbook offerssuggestions for breaking down inhibitions inherent in this age group.

    Heathcotte, Toby. STUFF I WISH I'D KNOWN: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR HIGH SCHOOL SPEECH AND DRAMA TEACHERS. San Diego: Mardel Books1 1994.
Truly the "stuW no one tells you about in education courses. Includes chapters on day-to-day classroom management, forensics teams, auditorium management, and teaching in the inner city.

    Hobgood, Burnet M., ed. MASTER TEACHERS OF THEATRE. Carbondale, IL:
Southern Illinois University Press, 1988.
Essays by selected theatre teachers on their methods of teaching. Includes works by Oscar Brockett, Robert Benedetti, Wallace Smith, and Agnes Haaga.

    Holtje, Adrienne Knebel, and Grace A. Mayr. PUTTING ON THE SCHOOL
PLAY: A COMPLETE HANDBOOK. West Nyack, NY: Parker Publishing, 1980.
A text with little information on directing the young actor. The focus is more on technical production details. Some information is outdated, but there are practical suggestions scattered throughout the text for organization and management.

    Johnson, Neil K. THE DRAMA SOURCEBOOK OF PRINCIPLES AND
ACTIVITIES, revised edition. American Fork, UT: Stage Door Press, 1992.
Handbook of practical lesson plans on performance/production. Purchase of text includes duplication rights for handouts and worksheets. Contact the publisher at 88 North West State Road, P0 Box 695, American Fork, UT 84003.

    King, Nancy. STORYMAKING AND DRAMA. Portsmouth: Heinemann, 1993.
An approach to teaching language and iterature at the secondary and postsecondary levels; includes specific theme-based lessons.

    Law, Alma and Mel Gordon.  MEYERHOLD, EINSTEIN, AND BIOMECHANICS: ACTOR TRAINING IN REVOLUTIONARY RUSSIA.
Very readable.  6-8 Meyerhold's biomechanic exercises outlined in detail.

    Mallick, David. HOW TALL IS THIS GHOST, JOHN? Adelaide: Australian Association for the leaching of English, 1984.
An Australian teacher's approach to teaching Shakespeare with language arts/literature classes.

    Mekler, Eva. THE NEW GENERATION OF ACTING TEACHERS. New York:
Penguin Books, 1987.
Essays by and interviews with over 20 noted acting instructors on teaching and learning about acting.  Includes material from John Strasberg, Michael Schulman, Joan Darling, and Dale Moffitt.

    Mizener, Arthur, ed. TEACHING SHAKESPEARE. New York: Mentor Books,    1969.
Includes detailed plot summaries and analyses of 12 plays such as Macbeth, Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Niciht's Dream, and Othello. Also included are recommended discussion and test    questions.

    Opelt, James R. ORGANIZING AND MANAGING THE HIGH SCHOOL
THEATRE PROGRAM. Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 1991
Little content on directing the young actor, but excellent materials for play production management; includes forms for production use.

    Polsky, Milton E. LET'S IMPROVISE. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall, 1980.
A collection of non-verbal and verbal improvisation scenarios for adolescent and collegeage groups.
Good for pre-performance preparation.

    Poisson, Camille. THEATER AND THE ADOLESCENT ACTOR: BUILDING A SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL PROGRAM. Hamden, CT: Archon Books, 1994 An emphasis on curriculum and acting techniques for the adolescent in grades 7-12. Excellent advice and highly recommended.

    Rohd, Michael. HOPE IS VITAL: AN INTERACTIVE THEATRE AND
COMMUNITY DIALOGUE TRAINING MANUAL FOR EDUCATORS, YOUTH,
COMMUNITY WORKERS AND ARTISTS. 1997. Order from Michael Rohd, 10801
Linson Rd., Owings Mills, MD 21117; (541)341-0747, (410)3636282;
Mrohd@aol. com A manual that synthesizes selected Spolin games and Boal~s Forum Theatre techniques into an accessible, user friendly, and well-organized program

    Schlusberg, Julian S. LESSONS FOR THE STAGE: AN APPROACH TO ACTING. Hamden, CT: Archon Books, 1994.
A detailed, sequenced series of lessons for basic acting techniques; geared for adolescents and young actors.

    Spolin, Viola. IMPROVISATION FOR THE THEATRE. Evanston: Northwestern University Press, 1983.
Classic book in the field. Exercises and theatre games for introducing theatre concepts to all ages.

   _______. THEATRE GAME FILE. Evanston: Northwestern University Press, 1989.
Index collection ot theatre games in sequenced, cross-referenced order.

    Sternberg, Patricia, and Antonina Garcia. SOCIODRAMA: WHO'S IN YOUR SHOES? New York: Praeger Publishers, 1989.
For teachers with drama experience. An approach to improvisation with the players' personal and social issues.

    Theodorou, Michael. IDEAS THAT WORK IN DRAMA. Cheltenham: Stanley Thornes (Publishers) Ltd., 1989.
Sample theme-based lessons for the middle and high school drama classroom. Includes topics which can be extended for performance training.

    Young, John Wray. PLAY DIRECTION FOR THE HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE. Port Washington, NY: Kennikat Press, 1973.
Out of print text but excellent advice on the "fine details" of play production rarely attended to, inspirational reading.

    Wilder, Roslyn. A SPACE WHERE ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN. CREATIVE DRAMA IN A MIDDLE SCHOOL. Rowayton, CT: New Plays? Inc., 1977
A diary account with some sample lessons of an instructor's use of creative drama with an ethnic minority junior high school population.

    Zortman, Bruce. PROMPTBOOK: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE FOR
TEACHING ADOLESCENTS THE TECHNIQUES OF ACTING. Tucson: Firestein
Books? 1991
A good collection of specific lesson plans for beginning coursework in acting and theatre production.
A SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY OF "TEACHING AS PERFORMANCE" MATERIALS

Tauber, Robert T., and Cathy Sargent Mester. ACTING LESSONS FOR TEACHERS: USING PERFORMANCE SKILLS IN THE CLASSROOM. Westport: Praeger, 1994.
Superior reference for teachers interested in incorporating the techniques of theatre into their classrooms, and to make one's personal teaching style more dynamic and performative. Solidly grounded in the research literature on effective educational principles.

Timpson, William M., Suzanne Burgoyne, Christine S. Jones, and Waldo Jones. TEACHING AND PERFORMING: IDEAS FOR ENERGIZING YOUR CLASSES. Madison: Magna Publications, 1997.
A basic reference for teachers who wish to incomorate theatrical techniques into their classrooms and develop personal presentation skills.

Whatman, Jennifer. "Teaching is Performing: An Alternative Model of Teacher Education " in
RESEARCH IN DRAMA EDUCATION 2.2 (1997), 173-184.
Describes the inter- and interpersonal skills developed through the teacher's improvisational interactions with students. Includes an excellent bibliography of other related articles.

A SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY OF TITLES IN IMPROVISATION WITH YOUTH FOR ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS

Bissinger, Kristen, and Nancy Renfro. LEAP INTO LEARNING! TEACHING CURRICULUM THROUGH CREATIVE DRAMATICS AND DANCE. Austin: Nancy Renfro Studios, 1990.
A variety of activities for primary grades that teach in such areas as language arts, science, social studies.

Boal, Augusto. GAMES FOR ACTORS AND NON-ACTORS. New York: Routledge, 1992. Series of exercises and theatre formats from Boal's '~heatre of the Oppressed." Useful for secondary school groups to explore social issues.

Cossa, Mario, Sally S. Fleischmann Ember, Lauren Grover, and Jennifer L. Hazelwood. ACTING OUT: THE WORKBOOK. Washington, DC: Accelerated Development, 1996.
A collection of scenarios for improvisation focusing on adolescent social issues. Contains good alternatives for action and excellent discussion questions

Cullum, Albert. PUSH BACK THE DESKS. New York: Citation Press, 1967. (out of print) Inspirational reading of one teache~s use of drama and other fine arts in the teaching of the elementary curriculum.

Heinig, Ruth Beall. IMPROVISATION WITH FAVORITE TALES: INTEGRATING DRAMA INTO THE READING/WRITING CLASSROOM. Portsmouth: Heinemann, 1992.
Practical and playable methods of dramatizing classic western folk and fairy tales with young children.

Rohd, Michael. THEATRE FOR COMMUNITY, CONFLICT & DIALOGUE: THE HOPE IS VITAL TRAINING MANUAL. Portsmouth: Heinemann, 1998.
For teachers of adolescents; a superior facilitator's manual and curriculum for developing improvisations to explore social issues and issues of immediate concern to yotith.
 Saldana, Johnny. DRAMA OF COLOR: IMPROVISATION WITH MULTIETHNIC FOLKLORE.
Portsmouth: Heinemann, 1995.
A collection of 20 folktales with accompanying session designs from four major canons of ethnic literature. Includes detailed methods of dramatization and working with the child of color.

Stemberg, Patricia. THEATRE FOR CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN THE CLASSROOM AND BEYOND. Portsmouth.. Heinemann, 1998.
Excellent resource of strategies for facilitating conflict resolution improvisations with children and adolescents. Also provides grounding in the basic sociological and psychological prindples of conflict.

Stewig, John Warren, and Carol Buege. DRAMATIZING LITERATURE IN WHOLE LANGUAGE CLASSROOMS, second edition. New York: Teachers College Press, 1994.
Overview of basic drama techniques with strategies for incorporating drama across the curriculum in grades k-8.

Taylor, Philip. REDCOATS AND PATRIOTS: REFLECTIVE PRACTICE IN DRAMA AND SOCIAL STUDIES. Portsmouth: Heinemann, 1998.
Excellent narrative of a teacher's integration of drama in his junior high school social studies classes to study the American Revolutionary War.

Wills, Barbara Salisbury. THEATRE ARTS IN THE ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM:
KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE THREE, second edition. New Orleans: Anchorage Press, Inc., 1996.
A sequenced collection of drama activities; intended as a teacher's resource guide.

_____________ THEATRE ARTS IN THE ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM: GRADE FOUR THROUGH GRADE SIX, second edition. New Orleans: Anchorage Press, Inc., 1996.
A sequenced collection of drama activities; intended as a teacher's resource guide.
 

 DRAMA AND IMPROVISATION WITH CHILDREN AND YOUTH
A Selected Bibliography of Practical Works
* (highly recommended for beginning teachers of drama)

Bailey, Sally Dorothy. WINGS TO FLY: BRINGING THEATRE ARTS TO STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. Rockville: Woodbine House, 1993.
Handbook of techniques and ideas for children with cognitive and physical disabilities.

Bernardi, Philip. IMPROVISATION STARTERS. White Hall, VA; Betterway Publications, Inc., 1992.
A collection of over 900 scenarios, ideas and stimuli for non-verbal and verbal improvisation in the classmom. More appropriate for middle and high school programs.

Bissinger, Kristen, and Nancy Renfro. LEAP INTO LEARNING! TEACHING CURRICULUM THROUGH CREATIVE DRAMATICS AND DANCE. Austin: Nancy Renfro Studios, 1990.
A variety of activities for primary grades that teach in such areas as language arts, science, social studies.

Cattanach, Ann. DRAMA FOR PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. London: A & C Black (Publishers) Ltd., 1992.
A collection of exercises and activities for the physically and emotionally disabled, LD and abused children, etc.

Chapman, Gerald. TEACHING YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS. Portsmouth: Heinemann1 1991.
Step-by-step methods and practical suggestions for generating plays from young people.
 

Cranston, Jerneral. W. TRANSFORMATIONS THROUGH DRAMA: A TEACHER'S GUIDE TO EDUCATIONAL DRAMA, GRADES K~. Lanham: Univ. Press of America, 1991.
A holistic approach to drama with emphasis on right brain learning and social issues.

Cullum, Albert. PUSH BACK THE DESKS. New York: Citation Press, 1967. (out of print)
Inspirational reading of one teacher's use of drama and other fine arts in the teaching of the elementary curriculum.

Goodwillie, Barbara. BREAkING THROUGH: DRAMA STRATEGIES FOR 10'S TO 15'S. Rowayton: New Plays, Inc., 1986.
A supplemental handbook for teachers working with older children and adolescents; handbook offers suggestions for breaking down Inhibitions inherent in this age group.

Evans, Cheryl, and Lucy Smith. ACTING & THEATRE. London: Usbome Publishing Ltd., 1992.
Excellent children's text that provides an overview of theatre production and history.

Heinig, Ruth Beall. CREATIVE DRAMA FOR THE CLASSROOM TEACHER, fourth edition. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1993.
A standard college textbook on the instruction of creative drama. Practical advice for the leader, focus on literature for children.

____________ CREATIVE DRAMA RESOURCE BOOK FOR GRADES 4 THROUGH 6. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1987.
A teacher's resource book for drama activities with older children. A good collection of materials and techniques.
 

____________ CREATIVE DRAMA RESOURCE BOOK FOR KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE 3. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1987.
A teacher's resource book for drama activities with younger children. A good collection of materials and techniques.

 _____________. IMPROVISATION WITH FAVORITE TALES: INTEGRATING
DRAMA INTO THE READING/WRITING CLASSROOM. Portsmouth: Heinemann, 1992. Practical and playable methods of dramatizing classic westem folk and fairy tales with young children.

Jennings, Sue. REMEDIAL DRAMA. New York: Theatre Arts Books, 1978. A collection of activities and techniques for using drama and related arts with special populations. Terminology is out of date, but exercises are still relevant and applicable.

Kase-Polisini, Judith. THE CREATIVE DRAMA BOOK: THREE APPROACHES. New
Orleans: Anchorage Press, Inc., 1988.
A dearly explained theoretical foundation for drama through three methodologies.

Landy, Robert J. HANDBOOK OF EDUCATIONAL DRAMA AND THEATRE. Westport,
CT: Greenwood Press, 1982.
A collection of essays based on the cBS Sunrise Semester series, "Drama in Education." Provides an overview of areas in child drama, including theatre for young audiences.

McCaslin, Nellie. CREATIVE DRAMA IN THE CLASSROOM AND BEYOND, sixth edition. New York: Longman, 1996.
Standard college textbook in the field. Has material for beginning leaders and is a practical overview of creative drama and theatre for youth.

_____________ CREATIVE DRAMA IN THE INTERMEDIATE GRADES. New
York: Longman, 1987.
A teacher's resource book of techniques and sample lesson plans for drama with older children.

CREATIVE DRAMA IN THE PRIMARY GRADES. New York:
Longman, 1987.
A teacher's resource book of techniques and sample lesson plans for drama with younger children.

Morgan, Norah, and Juliana Saxton. TEACHING DRAMA. Cheltenham: Stanley Thornes (Publishers) Ltd., 1987.
Detailed techniques and strategies for the drama leader for planning and playing with the group. Although intended for beginners, this text is better suited for teachers with some drama experience.

Neelands, Jonothan. MAKING SENSE OF DRAMA. London: Heinemann Educational
Books, Ltd., 1984.
A handbook for teachers on structuring drama sessions. Includes some lesson plans, but are British and oriented towards their literature. Designed for teachers with previous experience in drama.
 

O'Neill, Cecily, and Alan Lambert. DRAMA STRUCTURES. London: Hutchinson & Co. (Publishers) Ltd., 1982.
A unique approach to drama that is more holistic rather than concept oriented. Sample lessons with suggestions for variations.

* Rohd, Michael. THEATRE FOR COMMUNITY, CONFLICT, & DIALOGUE: THE HOPE IS VITAL TRAINING MANUAL. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann, 1998.
Designed for junior and senior high school programs, Rohd provides an excellent and comprehensive overview of Aug usto Boal's techniques for exploring social issues through theatre and classroom drama.

* SaIdan~a, Johnny. DRAMA OF COLOR: IMPROVISATION WITH MULTIETHNIC FOLKLORE. Portsmouth: Heinemann, 1995.
A collection of 20 folktales with accompanying session designs from four major canons of ethnic literature. Includes detailed methods of dramatization and working with the child of color.

Schwartt:, Dorothy and Dorothy Aldrich1 editors. GIVE THEM ROOTS AND WINGS!, second edition. New Orleans: Anchorage Press, Inc., 1985.
An excellent collection of articles and sample lesson plans.

Siks, Geraldine. DRAMA WITH CHILDREN, second edition. New York: Harper & Row Publishers, 1983. (out of print)
A standard college textbook in the field. Focuses on teaching drama concepts in a sequential pattern.
 

Spolin, Viola. IMPROVISATION FOR THE THEATRE. Evanston: Northwestern University Press, 1983.
classic book in the field. Exercises and theatre games for introducing theatre concepts to all ages.
 

THEATRE GAME FILE. Evanston: Northwestern University Press, 1989.
Index collection of theatre games in sequenced, cross-referenced order.
 

____________ THEATRE GAMES FOR THE CLASSROOM: A TEACHER'S HANDBOOK. Evanston: Northwestern Univ. Press, 1986.
A condensed and sequenced guide to theatre gaming in the elementary classroom.
 

Stemberg, Patricia, and Antonina Garcia. SOCIODRAMA: WHO'S IN YOUR SHOES? New York: Praeger Publishers, 1989.
For teachers with drama experience. An approach to improvisation with the players' personal and social issues.

Stewig, John Warren. INFORMAL DRAMA IN THE ELEMENTARY LANGUAGE ARTS
PROGRAM. NewYork: Teacher's College Press, 1983.
An approach to drama by a language arts specialist. Focuses on the uses of drama to develop vocabulary, listening skills, etc.

_____________ and Carol Buege. DRAMATIZING LITERATURE IN WHOLE LANGUAGE CLASSROOMS, second edition. New York: Teachers College Press, 1994. Overview of basic drama techniques with strategies for incorporating drama across the curriculum in grades K-B.

Theodorou, Michael. IDEAS THAT WORK IN DRAMA. Cheltenham: Stanley Thornes (Publishers) Ltd., 1989.
Sample lessons for the middle and high school drama classroom. Includes topics which can be extended for performance training.
 

Wagner, Betty Jane. EDUCATIONAL DRAMA AND LANGUAGE ARTS: WHAT RESEARCH SHOWS. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann, 1998.
A new overview of quantitative and qualitative research in the field; useful for advocacy and literature reviews.
 

Ward, Winifred. STORIES TO DRAMATIZE. Anchorage Press, 1981.
A classic collection of traditional stories and poetry for story dramatization in creative drama; some content is questionable for today's children.
 

Way, Brian. DEVELOPMENT THROUGH DRAMA. Atlantic Highlands, NJ: Humanities Press, 1967.
A classic text in the field that takes a humanistic approach to drama with young people. Practical advice and some excellent activities. Some British oriented material, but relevant to American children.
 

Weinstein, Matt and Joel Goodman. PLAYFAIR. San Luis Obispo: Impact Publishers, 1980.
A collection of non-competitive games and activities suitable for classroom use. Similar to "New Games," but this collection has some activities that focus on characterization, conflict, and other drama-related concepts.
 

Wilder, Roslyn. A SPACE WHERE ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN: CREATIVE DRAMA IN A MIDDLE SCHOOL. Rowayton, CT: New Plays, Inc., 1977.
A diary account with some sample lessons of an instructo~s use of creative drama with an ethnic minority junior high school population.

 Wills, Barbara Salisbury. THEATRE ARTS IN THE ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM:
KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE THREE, second edition. New Orleans:
Anchorage Press, Inc., 1996.
A sequenced collection of drama activities; intended as a teacher's resource guide.

 ___________. THEATRE ARTS IN THE ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM: GRADE FOUR THROUGH GRADE SIX, second edition. New Orleans: Anchorage Press, Inc., 1996.
A sequenced collection of drama activities; intended as a teacher's resource guide.
 

Organizations

The American Alliance for Theatre & Education
Arizona State University
Department of Theatre
P0 Box 872002
Tempe, AZ 85287-2002
(Contact: Administrative Director? (602) 965-064)
This is the national association for artists and educators serving young people in grades k-12.  Membership includes subscription to three publications including Youth Theatre Journal and State of the Art information on upcoming regional, national and international theatre conferences, and opportunities to network with others with special interests (e.g., grouped by grade levels, projects, etc.)

Educational Theatre Association
3368 Central Parkway
Cincinnati, OH 45225-2392
(Contact: (513) 559-1996)
This is the national association for middle and high school theatre educators, and the sponsor of the Intemational Thespian Society. Membership includes subscription to publications such as Dramatics and Teachincal Theatre, and information on state, regional, and national conferences and festivals.