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This sequel to the "improv bible" Truth in Comedy delves deeper into the mindset and history of improvisational theatre, and the accompanying DVD provides clear examples of these principles in action. The DVD includes performances by four influential improv groups: Upright Citizens Brigade (with Tina Fey and Amy Poehler), Beer Shark Mice (with Neil Flynn of Scrubs), Armando Diaz Theatrical Experience, and The Reckoning, along with additional short clips featuring Peter Hulne. The disc also contains interviews with many celebrity improv artists including Tina Fey, Rachel Dratch, Amy Poehler, Stephnie Weir, Tim Meadows, Andy Dick, and Adam McKay. The book expands on many of the ideas from Truth in Comedy as it explores the evolution of long-form improv into the New Harold and provides expanded thoughts on what makes improvisation effective. Readers also get an insider's perspective of Del Close, who many consider to be the father of modern improv along with book author Charna Halpern, as together they established the famous iO theatres.

An anthology of selected plays for young audiences,Second edition, revised. Many consider Max Bush to be the fountainhead of the renaissance in playwriting for young audiences. His sensitivity to current themes and the modern idiom infuses a contemporary appeal into all of his works. His poetic and muscular style of writing pushes aside "the sugary breakfast cereal" approach to children's theatre. His many uses of modern drama techniques serve to grab and hold the attention of young audiences. The ten full-length plays in this book are adaptations of classics, heroic fantasy adventures and drama dealing with social and psychological issues for youngsters. Plays include: Ghost of the River House; Hansel and Gretel, the Little Brother and the Little Sister; The Emerald Circle; Puss in Boots; 13 Bells of Boglewood; The Crystal; The Boy Who Left Home to Find Out About the Shivers; Rockway Cafe; Rapunzel; Voyage of the Dragonfly.

Can teens be taught to write scripts for the movies? Absolutely! This "for teens only" informative theatre text demonstrates how any student can create a salable screenplay idea or script. After telling the reader how to sell their work in Hollywood, this workbook gives nuts and bolts instruction in all basic writing principles for visual media. The activity assignments provided with every chapter may be used in a full classroom or for independent study. Inspirational interviews with successful Hollywood writers of all ages accompany most of the fourteen chapters. This book is helpful for adults as well. Sample chapter topics include: What Kind of Movie Should You Write?, How Do You Write Good Dialog?, Movie Terms (and Career Advice) You Need to Know, and more. Christina Hamlett is a former actress/director and an experienced teacher of screenwriting online, in film camps, and school workshops.(248 pages, 5¿ x 8¿, paperback)

A unique collection of 74 scenes from plays by minority playwrights designed to make students aware of cultural diversity in American Theatre. Providing a stepping stone to the study of minority writing, the book presents a variety of scenes for acting and directing practice. Instead of isolated cuttings from a large number of plays, a number of scenes from single plays are included.

Forensics, otherwise known as speech and debate, is one of the most popular extra-curricular activities among high school students. This informative book is designed to introduce beginning students to individual forensic events and serve as a valuable resource for more advanced students. Each of the seven chapters covers strategies for competitive events, including Original Oratory, Extemporaneous Speaking, Interpretation of Literature, and Student Congress. Each chapter introduces the event, explains the rules and guidelines, gives tips for preparing for the event, and provides suggestions to help students triumph. This versatile book is easy to read and can be used either for instruction as a textbook or as a comprehensive resource book for individual students. Whether you are just delving into the world of forensics or you are looking for some helpful hints to win that trophy, Forensics is the book you need to succeed!

From the best professionally produced American plays.

This sequel edition contains new works from plays produced in the U.S. and Europe. It offers young actors a broad spectrum of challenges with contemporary styles and relevant topics in a variety of lengths. In addition to the scenes and monologues, the book includes nineteen useful exercises for strengthening acting skills. Many of the pieces require that performers dig deep into their imaginations to use their own emotional resources to create the many unique and fascinating characters included in the work. A short acting preface precedes each selection to help guide the actors'' interpretations. Six sections: Scenes for Two Women, Scenes for Two Men, Scenes for One Man and One Woman, Monologues for Women, Monologues for Men and Additional Resources. Recommended as a text or a supplemental resource for acting classes.

If you're looking for monologs that are witty, hysterical, and completely fresh and different, then look no further! You will recognize the fantasy characters in this collection of monologs even though the names have been changed to fit the style of a parody presentation. The monologs are short, easy to memorize, and perfect for elementary and middle school classrooms, contests, comedy auditions, or even school talent shows. Whether presented with or without costumes, these 100 monologs - 50 for girls and 50 for guys - are sure to be a hit! Not only that, they're fun, too! From The Disgruntled Tooth Fairy, Secret Agent Little Red Riding Hood, and Acrophobic Super-Duper Man to Ophthalmologist Wannabe Larry Plotter, Hemophobic Count Dracula, and more than 90 others, there's sure to be something for everyone!

As the famous song goes, this wonderful step-by-step guidebook starts at the very beginning-selecting a musical, planning your rehearsal schedule, teaching theatrical basics, and introducing your chosen musical to the group. With great readability and helpful charts, forms, and photos, the text then guides both the novice and the experienced directors through the nuts and bolts of running a typical rehearsal and preparing for the many facets of the production: dialog scenes, song and dance numbers, costumes, makeup, scenery, props, lighting, sound, and more. This comprehensive aid assists the director right up to-and past-the final performance, with chapters on publicity, the final rehearsal, and "beyond the performances." An invaluable guide for teaching acting, singing, and dancing skills, the book focuses on working with musical scripts. Still, many of the ideas and much of the advice presented will be a great help to directors of straight plays as well.

Barb Rogers' creativity rises to new levels in her latest book, which takes her concept of conversion costuming and applies it to accessories, props, and illusion costumes. While still dedicating a complete section to costuming, you'll love learning how to accessorize your show without a scratch: hats and headpieces, masks, wings, jewelry, and much more. The props section covers armor, thrones, dinnerware, Native American props, and more. Finally, you'll love how her simple creativity can allow you to create illusions, such as a head on a platter or a person riding a spider!

Free-standing scenery creates its own theatre - compact, economical, and flexible. It marches right into any stage space, classroom, recreation hall, or outdoor theatre space. This stagecraft book, with over 175 drawings, tells how to construct self-supporting scenery, covering tools, materials, designs, and craft. An excellent theatre reference book, now in its fifth edition, James Hull Miller is a leading designer in the field with over 50 years of experience.